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PUBLIC  RECORD  OFFICE,  LONDON 

LISTS  AND  INDEXES 

No.  T.V. 


List  of 


EARLY  CHANCERY 
PROCEEDINGS 


Preserved  in  the 

PUBLIC  RECORD  OFFICE 


VOL.  X. 


BY  ARRANGEMENT  WITH 
HER  MAJESTY’S  STATIONERY  OFFICE,  LONDON 


NE  W YORK: 

KRAUS  REPRINT  CORPORATION 

1963 


Volume  VIII. 


File  973,  No.  6,  for  Hemstridge  read  Henstridge. 

,,  No.  48,  add  [Suffolk  ?]. 

Volume  V. 

File  384,  No.  25,  for  Fyneley  read  Fyveley  (i.e.  Filey). 

F'ile  449,  No.  34 , for  Tadboll  read  Tudboll. 

Volume  IV. 

File  302,  No.  50 , for  Deovanter  read  Deonanter. 

Volume  I. 

Chronological  table,  Bundle  26,  for  6 Henry  IV  read  1 Henry  V. 

Bundle  31,'  No.  36,  add  note,  Directed  to  George,  bishop  of  Exeter  (1460-1464). 


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EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS 


VOL.  X. 


FILE  1325. 


1 Thomas  ADAM  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Thomas  son  of  Edward  TOMLYNSON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Well  late  of  Thomas  Spirling,  former  husband  of  the  said  Margaret. 
Faded.  Cambridge. 

2 Robert  BOSSALL,  brewer,  v Christopher  LEPTON,  gentleman. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Richmond  and  Stockton-on-Tees.  York,  Durham. 

3-4  Gilbert  Smythe  and  others  for  themselves  and  all  inhabitants  of  BOURTON  v.  Richard 
YNGOLDESBYE,  gentleman. 

Common  of  pasture  in  Lenborough  appendant  to  the  manors  of  the  Castle  in  Buckingham  and 
of  Bourton.  Bucks. 

5 Richard  BRENT  v.  John  BYNHAM. 

Manors  and  lands  late  of  William  Brent  of  Cossington,  esquire,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Somerset. 

6-9  John  BROWNE,  son  and  heir  of  Walter  Browne  alias  Clement  of  Semley,  v.  Walter 
OBORNE  (Obourne). 

Messuage  and  land  in  East  Knoyle  bought  of  Edward  Browne  alias  Clement.  Wilts. 

10  Ralph  BYRD,  parson  of  Checkendon,  v.  John  RAYMOND. 

Lease  of  complainant’s  parsonage  by Justice,  his  predecessor.  Oxford. 

11  Richard  Colebache  and  others,  inhabitants  of  COLEBATCH  (in  Bishop’s  Castle  and  Clun) 
v.  Robert  Shepard  and  others,  inhabitants  of  BROCKTON  (in  North  Lydbury). 

Share  of  a fifteenth  payable  by  the  hundred  of  Purslow.  Salop. 

12  William  EDWAYE,  vicar  of  Mynton  (i.e.  Mindtown?)  v.  William  WYE  of  Lyniell  (i.e. 
Linley  in  More?). 

Dilapidations  under  a lease  by  William  Davys,  late  incumbent.  Mutilated.  [Salop  ?] 

13  John  FEREFORD  v.  William  COOKE  of  Thorncombe. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  paid  partly  in  goods.  Devon. 

Thomas  GRANTHAM,  clerk,  v.  Katherine  HASYLWOOD  and  others. 


14 


Lincoln. 


Parsonage  of  Kirkby-Underwood. 

15  John  HALL  of  Wellingborough,  husbandman,  v.  Hugh  PRATT  and  Robert  LOLLE. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Ashby  St.  Mary  entailed  on  Thomas  Hall,  great  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Northampton. 

16-19  Henry  JOHNS,  parson  of  Llanrwst,  v.  Elice  PRYCE  and  David  OWEN. 

Occupation  of  complainant’s  parsonage  under  a lease  from  Robert  Salusbury,  his  predecessor, 
whose  incumbency  was  annulled  for  marriage.  Denbigh. 

20  Christopher,  son  of  John  JOHNSON,  and  William  WARDELL  v.  James,  son  of  Christopher 
THACKER. 

Joint  lease  of  mills  in  Derby  from  the  bailiffs  and  burgesses  of  Derby  to  the  said  John  Johnson 
and  Christopher  Thacker.  Derby 

21-25  Robert  KYRKEHAM,  knight,  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  Simon  NORWYCHE,  esquire. 

Manor  and  parsonage  of  Cotterstock  and  lands  in  Cotterstock  and  Glapthorne,  late  of  the  chantry 
of  Cotterstock,  granted  by  Henry  VIII  in  exchange  for  a messuage  and  land  in  Armston  and  the 
keepership  of  More  Hay  Laund  and  Horeshawes  in  the  forest  of  Rockingham.  Northampton. 
26  John  LLOYD,  servant  daily  attendant  on  Lord  Montagu,  v.  ELIZABETH  verch  David 
ap  Res  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Worthenbury  and  Mulsford  (in  Threapwood)  of  the  demise  of  Edward  ap 
Edward  Phelipp.  Flint. 

27-28  William  MERKE  v.  Stephen  BECKYNGHAM,  esquire,  lord  of  the  manor  of  Tolleshunt 
Major. 

Felling  trees  on  land  in  Tolleshunt  Major  inherited  by  complainant  with  land  in  Tolleshunt  Darcy 
from  William  his  father,  and  detention  of  deeds.  Essex. 

29-30  William,  son  and  heir  of  John  MOPTIDE  of  Bramston  (i.e.  Brandeston?)  v.  Thomas 
SKYNNER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  East  Bergholt  of  the  entail  of  John,  son  of  William  Bramston  of  East  Bergholt, 
clothman,  sold  on  complainant’s  supposed  death  by  Humphrey  his  brother.  Suffolk. 

31  William  NORKES  of  Speke,  co.  Lancaster,  knight,  and  Thomas  MASSY  of  Chester,  esquire, 
v.  William  PYCKERYNG,  knight,  and  Edward  ELRYNGTON,  esquire. 

Rent  of  the  monastery  of  Valle  Crucis  due  to  the  said  Pyckeryng  and  paid  to  the  said  Elryngton, 

Denbigh. 


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EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS— FILE  1325. 


32-33  Thomas  PATRICKE,  clerk,  v.  James  BAYLLIE,  Robert  PINCHWARE  and  Isabel 
GARDINER. 

Tithes  of  complainant’s  parsonage  of  Wadingham.  Lincoln. 

34  Robert  PECOKE,  parson  of  Casterton  (Brygcasterton),  v.  William  BROWNE,  gentleman. 
Profits  of  complainant’s  benefice  during  vacancy  after  the  deprivation  of  John  Abraham. 

Rutland. 

35  Christopher  PETYLL,  vicar  of  Bovey  Tracy,  v.  John  SOUTHCOTT,  esquire,  and  Thomas 
his  son. 

Occupation  of  complainant’s  vicarage  and  glebe  under  a lease  from  George  Mannynge,  his  deprived 
predecessor:  Devon. 

36-38  Marmaduke  POPHAM  of  Durley,  gentleman,  v.  Roger  WALROND  (Walderne)  of  Wells, 
gentleman. 

Lease  of  the  manor  of  Durley  late  of  Elizabeth,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  William  Prowes. 

Somerset. 

39-40  Robert  PYPER  v.  Giles  DAVY. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Udimore  pledged  to  defendant. 


Sussex. 

41-42  James  son  and  heir  of  Alan  RAWLYN  v.  Allen  son  and  heir  of  John  RAWLYN  and  others 
Messuage  and  land  in  Newton.  Northampton. 

43  George  RITHE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Anthony 
Rigge,  v.  John  FULLER. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Cumberworth,  Anderby,  Thorpe,  Ulceby,  Croft,  Friskney,  and  Welton. 
Damaged.  Lincoln. 

44  John  SCROPE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Roche,  v.  William  ROCHE 
iier  son,"and  William  ROCHE,  brother  of  the  said  Robert. 

Theft  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Autby  in  North  Thoresby  (Awdeby)  with  appurtenances 
in  North  Thoresby  (Thuresby),  Beesby  (Beysby)  and  Calthrop  of  the  gift  of  Thomas  Newce, 
deceased,  father  of  the  said  Elizabeth.  Lincoln. 

45  Henry  SMYTH,  Thomasyn  his  wife,  and  Alice  and  Elizabeth  BRETTON  v.  . . ARGOLLE. 

gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Stock  (Hartforde  Stocke),  Chelmsford, 
Ramsden  Bellhouse,  and  Ramsden  Crays,  late  of  John  Bretton  and  Ann  his  wife,  parents  of  the 
female  complainants.  Essex. 

46-49  William  SOUTHALL  v.  Robert  NOKE  and  Robert  SADDOCKE. 

Manor  of  Ives  (in  Bray)  with  appurtenances  in  Bray  and  Maidenhead  claimed  under  leases 
respectively  from  Anne  of  Neves  and  the  prior  and  convent  of  Bisham.  Berks. 

30-53  George  STAPILTON,  gentleman,  and  Agnes  his  wife,  executrix,,  and  late  the  wife  of 
Mark  Averye  of  Barstable,  v.  Rose,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Langadon  alias, 
COLENDER. 

Price  of  spices  and  other  goods  bought  of  the  said  Mark  by  John  Godisland,  deceased,  of  whose 
widow  the  said  Robert  was  executor.  [Devon.] 

54  William  STAPILTONE,  gentleman. 

Commission  to  inquire  as  to  lands  and  goods  of  Nicholas  Buckmayster,  deceased,  complainant 
having  a lease  of  the  lands  ( not  specified)  from  William  Buckmayster  his  son.  

55  Nicholas  STRELLEY,  knight,  v.  Isabel  late  the  wife  of  Bryan  SANDFORTHE. 

Crown  lease  of  a grange  and  land  in  Thorpe  [Rigjnell  (in  Cantley;  see  Monasticon  VI,  124),  late 
of  the  prior  and  convent  of  Worksop.  Faded.  York. 

56  Thomas  THORPE  and  Edith  his  wife  v.  Thomas  COLTE. 

Annuity  charged  on  lands  in  Northill  (Norrell  ?)  by  Maude  Langham,  deceased,  mother  of  defendants. 
Faded.  Bedford. 

57-58  Griffith  TREGARNE  alias  Richard,  LL.D.,  v.  Henry  HAW,  gentleman,  and  Thomas 
EGERTON,  yeoman. 

Rectory  of  Hilgay,  to  which  complainant  was  presented  by  the  abbot  and  convent  of  Ramsey. 
Mutilated.  Northampton. 

59-61  John  WEST  of  London  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Alice,  wife  of  William 
Vaughan',  and  formerly  wife  of  Thomas  Rowleie,  v.  Richard  PANTON  alias  Bullyngbroke, 
son  of  William  Panton. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Stony  Stratford  stated  by  defendant  to  have  been  pledged 
by  the  said  Alice.  Buckingham. 

62  Walter  WHALLEY,  gentleman,  v.  John  BABYNGTON,  esquire. 

Manor  of  Rampton  of  the  demise  of  defendant.  Notts. 

63-68  Thomas  WOOD  v.  Peter  VAVASOUR,  knight,  J.P. 

Grange  of  [Hujggate  of  the  demise  of  the  late  master  of  the  order  of  Sempringham  and  convent 
of  Ellerton.  Faded.  York. 


69  v.  John  MOUNTE  STEPHEN,  servant  to  the  bishop  of  Peterborough. 

Manor  of  Wethington  (i.e.  Werrington  ?)  of  the  demise  of  the  said  bishop.  Faded.  Northampton. 


EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS— FILE  1326. 

FILE  1326. 


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1-3  John  ALDHOUS  of  Westleton  v.  Robert  ALDOSE. 

Land  in  Stradbrook,  Wilby,  or  (sic)  Wootten  (in  Stradbrook  and  Wilby),  late  of  John  Aldhous, 
deceased,  father  of  both  parties.  D.  X,  66  (which  gives  complainant  the  alias  of  Goddard).  Suffolk. 
4-5  Robert  [ALDRIDGE],  bishop  of  Carlisle,  v.  Edward  MICHELL,  clerk,  Christopher 
OKELAND  and  Christopher  HUNSDEN. 

Tenths  and  clerical  subsidies  collected  by  defendants.  (The  said  Michell  pleads  that  he  has  already 
obtained  judgment  in  this  court.)  Cumberland. 

9-14  William,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  ALEN,  v.  John  and  Robert  ALEN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Aldwich,  Betlow,  and  Tiscot  in  Tring,  and  in  Cheddington. 

Herts,  Bucks. 

15-16  Robert  ALEYN  v.  Thomas  VAUGHAN,  gentleman. 

Double  lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  St.  Albans.  (Defendant  pleads  that  the  matter  is  already 
in  suit  in  this  court.)  Herts. 

17  John  ANDERSON  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  John  BARTON  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Wilberfoss  (Wylberforde),  Newton(-upon-Derwent)  and  Stamfordbridge, 
late  of  Robert  Tyndall  and  Maude  his  wife,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Alice.  York. 

18-24  William  ANDERSON,  gentleman,  v.  John  MORLEY,  esquire. 

Profits  of  the  manor  of  Holme  chargeable  with  the  maintenance  during  their  minority  of  Edmund, 
grandson  of  defendant,  and  Elizabeth,  daughter  of  complainant,  under  a contract  for  a marriage 
which  did  not  take  place.  Answer  on  paper.  York. 

25  John  ANDREWE  v.  Alice  ANDREWE,  his  stepmother  (‘  mother  in  lawe  ’). 

Land  in  Aylesbury,  late  of  William  Jeffes,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Buckingham. 

26-28  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Goods  of  John  Andrewe,  deceased,  younger  brother  (sic)  of  complainant.  (Defendant  states  that 
her  husband  sold  her  land  in  Quainton.)  Buckingham. 

29-30  Richard  ANDREWES,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  NEWENHAM,  knight. 

Closes  of  pasture  at  Newbold  in  Catesby  of  the  demise  of  William  Newenham,  knight,  deceased, 
father  of  complainant.  Northampton. 

31-33  ANNES  verch  William  ap  Howell  v.  John  NICHOLAS,  vicar  of  Llanasa. 

Seizure  of  horses  of  the  bequest  of  William  ap  Howell,  father  of  complainant,  which  were  alone 
saved  from  a flood  at  Morfa  Gwespyr  in  Llanasa.  Flint. 

34-35  Robert  APRYCE  of  Washington,  co.  Huntingdon,  esquire,  v.  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  John 
DURRANT,  and  formerly  of  Humphrey  Ardes. 

Action  on  a forged  bond  to  charge  a rent  on  lands  in  Wiggenhall  St.  Mary,  Wiggenhall  St.  German, 
and  Wiggenhall  St.  Mary  Magdalen  in  favour  of  Elizabeth  daughter  of  the  said  Humphrey  and 
Agnes  on  her  marriage  with  Edward,  younger  son  of  complainant.  (Complainant  gives  his  own 
account  of  the  settlement.)  Northampton. 

36-37  Humphrey  ARDEN  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  William  BUCKNAM  (Buckingame). 

Stables  and  land  near  Exeter  late  of  Martin  Coffyn,  former  husband  of  the  said  Elizabeth.  Devon. 

38  Joyce  ASBYE  v.  Ralph  WORSLEY,  esquire,  her  divorced  husband. 

Refusal  to  complete  an  assurance  ordered  by  this  court  (decree  recited)  of  lands  in  Cannock,  Norton 
(Canes?),  Leacroft  (in  Cannock),  Wyrley  (Worley),  Haddysforde,  Whitgreave,  Durston,  Stretton 
(by  Brewood),  Sandon,  Aldridge,  Smallrise  (in  Sandon),  Burston,  Weston(-on-Trent),  Exson, 
Stafford  and  Twyford,  and  waste  of  timber  and  ironstone.  Damaged.  Stafford,  Leicester. 

39  The  same  (Askebye)  v.  William  COLMAN. 

Rents  of  a mill  and  lands  in  Cannock,  part  of  the  premises.  (The  list  of  complainant’s  lands  is 
repeated,  omitting  Twyford,  and  adding  Saul  and  Fernehall.  Whitgreave  is  spelt  Whygh  Eve.) 

Stafford. 

40  The  same  v.  George  MARTYN  of  Walsall,  yeoman. 

Price  of  ironstone  and  contract  for  mining  in  Cannock.  (Complainant  states  that  the  divorce  being 
only  a mensa  et  thoro,  she  cannot  sue  in  her  own  name  at  common  law.)  ' Stafford. 

41-43  The  same  v.  John  SALTE,  husbandman. 

Cutting  and  carrying  oaks  in  Cannock,  claimed  by  defendant  under  a contract  with  the  said 
Worsley  during  his  marriage.  Stafford. 

44-45  The  same  v.  John  JUSTES,  husbandman. 

Rent  of  lands  in  Cannock.  (List  of  lands  as  in  No.  39.  adding  Swarkeston  and  Knight  Washbourne.) 

Stafford,  Leicester,  Derby,  Worcester. 

46-47  John  ASKE  v.  Henry  PORTINGTON  of  Sawcliffe  in  Risby  (Savelyff),  co.  Lincoln,  late  his 
guardian. 

Legacy  of  John  Aske  of  Houghton,  father  of  complainant,  of  whom  both  parties  were  executors, 
and  account  of  his  possessions,  being  tithes  of  corn  and  hay  and  lands  in  Londesborough,  some  of 
which  produced  lead  ore.  Mutilated.  York. 

48  Thomas  ATKYNSON  v.  Reynold  GODFFRAY. 

Messuage  and  land  held  of  the  King’s  manor  of  Bottesford. 


Lincoln. 

49-51  J°hn  AVERELL  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  John  MYLWARD. 

Legacy  of  Henry  Cattell,  whose  widow  Felice  was  afterwards  married  to  John  Mylward,  father 
of  defendant.  Worcester. 


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52-5S  George  AWDELEY  alias  Tuchet,  knight,  v.  Richard  CUMBERBACHE,  Ralph  TOMSON, 
and  others. 

Digging  millstones  on  land  held  of  the  manor  of  Tunstall  and  stated  by  the  said  Tomson  to  be 
in  Rode.  Stafford,  Chester, 

59-61  John  AYLMER,  husbandman,  v.  Richard  AYLMER,  his  brother. 

Moiety  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Burton  (rectius  Girton?)  bought  of  Thomas  Hutton  of  Dry 
Drayton,  esquire,  at  the  cost  of  both  parties.  Cambridge. 

62-63  Thomas  AYLWARDE  v.  John  RAYNBOWE  of  Hanwell,  co.  Oxford,  and  Alice  his  wife. 
Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  in  Napton-on-the-Hill.  Warwick. 

FILE  1327. 

1-2  John  ABROKE  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Edward  FYLDE. 

Woodland  in  Bexhill,  late  of  Richard  Holyar  of  Hoo,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Joan  and  of 
Joan  (sic),  wife  of  the  said  Edward.  Sussex. 

3 Nicholas  ADAMS  of  Townstall  v.  William  ALLERTON  alias  Sele  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Dartington,  and  poaching.  Devon. 

4 Nicholas  ADAMS  of  Dartington,  gentleman,  v.  . . . AYLEWORTH. 

Crown  lease  of  Dartington  park(  ?).  Faded.  Devon. 

5 John  ADDYNGTON  v.  Robert  ADDYNGTON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Potterspury.  Faded.  Northampton. 

6 Richard  AGNES  of  Great  Bowdon,  baker,  v.  William  AGNES  and  others. 

Detention  and  destruction  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage,  cottage  and  land  in  Great  Bowdon,  late 
of  Richard  Agnes,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Leicester. 

7 Thomas  ALCHORNE  v.  John  MYCHELBOURNE,  yeoman. 

Action  of  debt  in  contempt  of  an  injunction  by  Lord  Audley  in  this  court,  and  claim  to  lands  in 
Ditchling.  Damaged.  Sussex. 

8 John  ALDERSEY,  yeoman  of  the  Guard,  v.  Thomas  JOHNSON  and  Ralph  ALDERSEY, 
clerk. 

Land  in  Barton-on-the-Hill,  late  of  Robert  Aldersey,  yeoman,  deceased  father  of  complainant. 

Chester. 

9-10  John  ALDERSON,  yeoman  of  the  Guard,  v.  Geoffrey  GARTH  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Swaledale.  York. 

11  Nicholas  ALDYE  of  Folkestone,  gentleman,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  CANTERBURY. 

Action  by  Thomas  Rolfe,  gentleman,  for  price  of  sheep  sold  after  disposing  otherwise  of  the  best 
of  those  shown  to  complainant.  Certiorari.  Kent. 

12-14  The  same  v.  the  said  ROLFE. 

Action  for  repayment  of  a loan  offered  in  composition  for  the  above  bargain,  and  slanderous 
affidavit  on  the  Exchequer.  Kent. 

15-17  John  ALEN,  yeoman,  v.  William  STERE,  tenant  to  Roger  Knollys,  gentleman. 

House  and  land  in  Dunchurch  of  the  demise  of  the  abbot  and  convent  of  Pipewell,  Warwick. 

18  Ralph  ALESBY  v.  Thomas  MALTBY  the  elder,  and  Thomas  MALTBY  the  younger. 

Debt  for  oxen,  etc.,  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  

19  John,  nephew  and  heir  of  Robert  ALEY,  v.  John  HEYSEMAN. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  a messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Kingston  by  Lewes,  by  conspiracy 
with  John  Crane,  lord  of  the  manor,  and  Joan  Aley,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Robert.  Sussex. 
20-22  The  same  (Alee)  v.  the  said  John  CRANE  and  Simon  MACHYN. 

House,  barn,  and  land,  in  Rottingdean  held  of  the  said  manor.  Sussex. 

23-24  John  ALLEN  and  Isabel  [his  wife],  a daughter  and  heir  of  Thomas  Belcher,  v.  Roger 
KNOLLES  of  Cold  Ashby,  co.  Northampton,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  called  the  Swan  in  Dunchurch  and  lands  there  and  in 
Toft,  Thurlaston  and  Birdingbury  (Berdeberye).  Warwick. 

25-28  James  ALTHAM,  citizen  and  clothworker  of  London,  v.  William  WETHERHOLL 
(Wytherall,  Wetherherd). 

Messuage  and  land  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Malham  claimed  under  a lease  from  the  abbot  and 
convent  of  Fountain.  York. 

29-34  The  same  v.  John  LAMBERD  of  Calton,  gentleman,  Richard  HODSON,  Thomas  AUNDER- 
SON,  William  SMYTH,  William  A(I)RTO~N  and  George  BARROW. 

Lands  in  Calton  and  elsewhere  in  the  same  manor.  Answers  wanting.  York. 

35  The  same  v.  Robert  DEANE,  husbandman. 

Messuage  and  land  called  Tren  House  (Tranehowse)  in  Malham.  York. 

36-39  John  ALYN  v.  Richard  youngest  son  and  heir  of  Richard  ABERGE,  and  Robert  ABERGE. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Worthing  held  by  Richard  Aberge  (Berge),  deceased,  nephew  of  the  defendant 
Richard,  of  Lord  Dacre’s  manor  of  Old  Court.  Sussex. 

40  Richard  A MAN  of  St.  Bride’s,  London,  hilt-maker,  v.  John  JUDDE  of  Great  Packington, 
and  Alice  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Little  Packington,  formerly  of — Cokyn.  Warwick. 

41  Margaret  ANDREWES  alias  Paynter  v.  John  WAYMAN. 

Messuage,  garden  and  quay  in  Harwich,  late  of  John  Barbar,  deceased  father  of  complainant. 

Essex. 


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42-44  Thomas  ANDROWE  of  Bereden  v.  Philip  Weders  (Wethyar),  mayor  of  ARUNDEL. 

Arrest  of  complainant  and  his  goods  at  Arundel  on  a charge  of  smuggling  counterfeit  coin. 
Mutilated.  Sussex. 

45  John  ANNE,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  POPE,  knight. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  closes  of  pasture  in  North  Aston  pledged  to  defendant.  Oxford. 

46-48  William  ANNE  of  Aylesbury,  son  and  heir  of  the  said  John,  v.  John  DENTON  of  Blackthorne, 
esquire,  his  brother-in-law. 

Manor  of  North  Aston.  Oxford. 

49  George  ANNESLEY  v.  William  OGAM,  esquire. 

Detention  of  a lease  made  by  John  Seyntleger,  esquire,  of  the  manors  of  Great  Linford  and  Piperdes 
(i.e.  Peppetts  in  Chesham?)  Buckingham. 

50-52  Hopkin  APPOELL,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor  of  London,  v.  Nicholas  ALDEY,  gentleman. 
Lodge  and  park  of  Folkestone  (Folston) , with  lands  ( described ) bought  of  defendant  partly  by  payment 
of  his  fine  for  his  share  in  Wyatt’s  rebellion.  Mutilated.  ' ' Kent. 

53  Robert  APPRYCE,  captain  of  100  men  in  the  Tower,  attendant  on  Thomas  Abrudges 
esquire,  v.  Thomas  APPRYCE. 

Messuage  and  land  held  of  the  late  prior  of  Great  Malvern’s  manor  of  Baldenhall  (in  Hanley 
Castle).  Worcester. 

54  Nicholas  ARNOLD,  knight,  v.  Richard  LEIGH,  knight,  and  others. 

Site  of  the  manor  of  Newent,  with  lands  ( described ),  the  office  of  bailiwick,  and  an  annuity,  and  the 
parsonages  of  Newent,  Dymock  and  Pauntley,  which  the  said  Sir  Richard  was  engaged  to  obtain 
of  the  King  for  complainant.  Gloucester. 

55  Joan  ARNOLDE  v.  William  MAWESON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Kessingland  and  goods,  late  of  Thomas  Arnolde,  deceased,  brother  of  com- 
plainant. Suffolk. 

56-59  William  ARNOLDE  of  Okehampton  v.  Henry  VAWDON  and  Richard  his  son. 

Messuages  and  land  at  Croft  (in  Okehampton)  and  Blagdon  (in  Ashbury),  late  of  William  Arnolde, 
deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  William  and  Richard.  Devon. 


60-62  John,  brother  and  heir  of  Humphrey  ARUNDELL,  v.  Robert  HYLL,  esquire,  J.P.,  steward 
of  the  manor  of  Colquite  (in  Lanteglos  by  Fowey). 

Mill,  cottage  and  close  in  the  said  manor  of  the  demise  of  Lord  Thomas  Howard  and  Thomas 
Pwnynges,  knight.  Cornwall. 

63  Richard  ASKUGH  v.  Henry  ROO. 

Refused  to  complete  a sale  of  tenements  in  Harlaxton  (Harleston).  Lincoln. 

64-65  Thomas  ASPLEN  of  Enfield,  husbandman,  v.  John  BRETT  of  High  Cross,  maltman. 

Action  on  bills  for  a debt  already  paid.  Middlesex. 

66-67  Christopher  ASSHETON  v.  Thomas  HALL,  esquire. 

Obligation  wherewith  complainant  is  charged  so  as  to  hinder  a payment  ordered  by  this  court. 

68-69  Walter  AUSTROPP,  grandson  and  heir  of  William  Shene,  v.  John  OVEREY  of  Toynton, 
merchant,  son  and  heir  of  William  Overey. 

Messuages  in  Conisby.  Lincoln. 

70  Agnes  AVYE  v.  John  AVYE  the  younger. 

Land  in  Carlton,  late  of  John  Avye,  deceased,  husband  of  complainant.  Northampton. 

71-75  Hopkyn  Morgan  AWBREY,  dwelling  in  London,  v.  Rice  ap  Gryffyth  ap  Jevan  (MELYN), 
Lands  in  Glentowyth  (i.e.  Glyn-tawy?),  late  of  complainant’s  father.  Mutilated.  Brecon. 

76  John  AWSOPE  of  Bradbourne,  husbandman,  v.  John  AWSOPE  of  Hognaston,  husbandman. 

Price  of  cattle  and  corn.  Derby. 

77  William  AWTOR,  nephew  and  heir  of  John  Nyes,  v.  William  BLTLGAR  and  Agnes  his  wife 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a burgage,  garden  and  orchard  in  A.xbridge  conveyed  by  defendants 
to  the  inhabitants  of  the  borough.  Somerset. 

78-84  Christopher,  grandson  and  heir  of  Thomas  AYLMER,  v.  Thomas  ADYNGTON,  John 
CRAMPHORN,  Anne  his  wife,  and  John  FAWSSETT  (Forssett)  and  Magdalen  his  wife. 
Cottage  and  land  in  the  said  Adyngton’s  manor  of  Harlow.  Essex. 

85-87  Henry  AYNESWORTHE  of  Winkbourne,  co.  Notts,  gentleman,  v.  William  MURR  of 
Fossdyke,  yeoman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Kirton-in-Holland  late  of  Robert  Daukes, 
husbandman,  deceased.  Lincoln. 


FILE  1328. 


1-2  Thomas  ABBOT  and  Katharine  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Philip  Hauckes- 
worth,  v.  Andrew  and  John  BARKER,  executors  of  Philip  Barker. 

Goods  of  the  said  Haukesworth  in  the  hands  of  Thomas  Barker,  clerk,  deceased,  whereof  the  said 
Philip  Barker  was  administrator.  Derby. 

3 Nicholas  ABBOT  and  Richard  BARNES,  feoffees  to  uses,  v.  William  SMYTHE,  gentleman, 

surveyor  of  Crown  revenues  in  the  county,  and  Edmund  PUNTER,  yeoman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Husborne  Crawley  given  80  years  ago  by  John  Rosse  for  payments  of 
fifteenths,  amending  of  highways,  relief  of  the  poor,  and  other  common  necessary  uses,  whence  a 
payment  was  made  for  the  obit  of  the  said  Rosse.  Bedford. 

4-5  Roger  ABERE  (Bere)  of  St.  Lawrence,  Thanet,  v.  Thomas  ROLFE  and  John  his  brothers. 
Bond  given  to  the  said  Thomas  for  a debt  of  the  said  John  since  paid.  Kent. 

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6 Henry  ABNEY  v.  Richard  BULLOCK. 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  land  held  ot  Sir  Richard  Freyston’s  manor  of  Mendham. 

Suffolk. 

7 William,  grandson  and  heir  of  Robert  ADAM  of  Wisbech  v.  Richard  WHELPDALE  and 
Katherine  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Newton.  Cambridge. 

8 Ralph  AGARDE  v.  George  VERNON,  knight,  and  Robert  FORSTER. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a close  of  pasture  in  the  lordship  of  Tong.  Salop. 

9-10  John  ALEN  of  Kegworth,  chaplain,  v.  Robert  COTTON,  alderman  of  Leicester,  and 
Anthony  GRAUNGE,  his  son-in-law. 

Action  by  the  said  Graunge  in  the  said  Cotton’s  court.  Leicester. 

11-13  Robert  ALGOOD,  yeoman,  v.  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  John  NAYLER  and  Robert  their  son. 

Former  Crown  lands  in  Wratting  and  West  Wickham.  Answer  wanting.  Cambridge. 

14  William  ALLEN(?)  of  Caine,  gentleman,  v.  John  BARWYKE. 

Barn  and  land  in  Hillmarton  of  the  demise  of  the  prior  and  convent  of  Bradenstoke.  Damaged. 

Wilts. 

15-16  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  William  ALLEYN  v.  Philip  ALLEYN. 

House  and  ground  in  Whaplode.  Lincoln. 

17-18  Thomas  ALRYCHE  (Arlege)  v.  Henry  GODSON  and  Thomas  KEWETT,  gentleman. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Ashow,  formerly  of  Thomas  Alryche,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Warwick. 

19  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  John  AMADAS,  and  administratrix  of  his  goods,  v.  Richard 
BULLER,  esquire. 

Bond  given  for  defendant’s  preferment  in  marriage.  Mutilated.  Cornwall. 

20  John  ANDERDON  of  Launcells  v.  Nicholas  MANNYNG. 

Tenements  called  Middle  and  West  Stanbury  in  Moorwinstow  and  demised  to  William  Mannyng,  since 
deceased,  by  John,  father  of  complainant.  Faded.  Cornwall. 

21  Walter  APDAVID  of  London,  baker,  v.  John  APDAVID  and  William  APDAVID  of  Hook. 

Land  at  Penliworth  in  the  lordship  of  Chirkland,  late  of  David  Apdavid,  deceased,  father  of  the 
said  Walter  and  John.  Denbigh. 


22-24  Edward  APPEN  (Ap  pen,  Penne),  gentleman,  v.  Henry,  son  and  heir  of  Roger  SPARR, 
and  Richard  COXE. 

Meadow  called  Hacley  (i.e.  Hagley?)  meadow,  late  of  Edmund  Appen,  father  of  complainant. 
See  File  942,  No.  29.  Worcester. 

25  Stephan  APPERE  (Appare),  Jane  his  wife,  sister  and  heir  of  Thomas  Yorke,  and  Roger 
BODENHAM,  esquire,  her  son,  v.  James  YATE  of  Aldbourn,  co.  Wilts. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Crewkerne  claimed  in  this  court  by  James  Lacye. 

Somerset. 

26  Hugh,  John,  and  William  APPOWELL  v.  Philip  ROGER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a gavelkind  messuage  and  land  in  Mamhilad,  late  of  Walter  Appowell, 
deceased,  father  of  the  said  Hugh  and  grandfather  of  the  other  complainants.  D.  XIV,  42. 

Monmouth. 

27  William,  son  and  heir  of  Hamond  ARDERNE  of  Timperley,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas 
VAWDREY,  yeoman,  and  Thomas  STRETTYLL,  priest. 

Land  in  Bowdon  (Bawden).  See  File  1189,  No.  51.  Chester. 

28  William  ARMYN  v.  Thomas  HORSEMAN. 

Land  in  Willoughby,  late  of  John  Bellow  and  John  Broxolme.  Mutilated.  [Lincoln.] 

29-30  William  ARNEDEN,  gentleman,  v.  Nicholas  BUXE  and  William  W(H)ALLE,  canons  and 
treasurers  of  the  college  of  Chester. 

Annuity  payable  out  of  the  said  college.  Chester. 

31  Nicholas  ASSHETON,  vicar  of  Kendal,  v.  Anthony  NEVELL,  knight,  and  others,  executors 
of  Thomas  Magnus,  late  vicar.. 

Dilapidations.  Westmoreland. 

32-35  Christopher  ASTELEY  v.  Richard  LEY,  guardian  of  Thomas  Myrfen,  and  Elizabeth,  late 
the  wife  of  Thomas  ASTELEY. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Laughton  (-en-le-Morthen),  late  of  John  Asteley,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainant  and  father  of  the  said  Thomas.  York. 

36  John  ATKYNSON  v.  Thomas  BARON  and  Katharine  his  wife. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Spalding.  Lincoln. 

37-40  Bartholomew  AVERELL  v.  Bryan  STEPVAN  (Strevan),  citizen  and  fishmonger  of  London. 
Detention  of  a lease  made  by  John  [Stokesley],  formerly  bishop  of  London  of  the  manor  of  South- 
minster.  (Interpleader  by  Ralph  Bassett  and  William  Averell,  executors  of  John  Averell.) 

Essex. 

41-44  John  AYLWORTHY,  esquire,  v.  Robert  DAVISON,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor  of  London. 
Plate  pledged  to  defendant.  London. 


FILE  1329. 

1-3  William  ABBOT,  esquire,  v.  Henry  CORNYSSHE,  gentleman. 

Keepership  of  the  capital  house  of' Glastonbury  and  the  other  buildings  of  the  abbey.  Somerset. 
4-6  Richard  ABYE,  husbandman,  v.  Robert  BROWNE,  John  CLEMENT,  Richard  MYDDEL- 
TON,  bailiff  of  Wintringham,  and  others. 

Depasturing  of  common  appendant  to  messuages  and  land  in  Wintringham,  denial  of  justice, 
amercement  for  slander  in  court,  and  oppressive  distress.  Lincoln. 


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7-8  Humphrey  ADAMS,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  KETILBY,  late  of  Hollin  (in  Pensax),  co. 
Worcester,  gentleman. 

Messuage  called  Nethercote  and  land  in  Neen  Savage  of  the  demise  of  defendants.  Answer  wanting. 

Salop. 

9 Stephen  ADAMS,  esquire,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  John 

Jenyns,  knight,  v.  Ralph  JENYNS,  executor  of  Bernard  Jenyns,  former  guardian  of  the 
said  Sir  John. 

Statute  staple  given  by  the  said  Sir  John  and  annulled  by  a release  since  lost.  

10-11  Fouke,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  ADENBROKE,  v.  John  ADENBROKE  and  Thomas  his  son. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Rowley.  Stafford. 

12-13  John  ALDERSEY  v.  Giles  SPENCER,  LL.D. 

Presentation  to  the  church  of  Blofield.  Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

14  Thomas  ALDERSEY  and  others  v.  Anne  ALDERSEY. 

Goods  of  Ralph  Aldersey,  citizen  and  merchant  of  Chester,  late  defendant’s  husband,  whose 
executors  complainants  are.  Chester. 

15-16  John  ALLSOPP  of  Hognaston,  husbandman,  v.  John  ALLSOPP  of  Hognaston,  called 
‘ Lyttell  John,’  and  Lawrence  FERNE. 

Price  of  wool.  Derby. 

17  Martin  ALYN  of  London,  joiner,  and  Anne  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Chad 

Scotte,  v.  Thomas  BLURTON  of  Rugeley,  cutler. 

Horse,  money,  and  other  property  of  the  said  Scotte  left  in  complainant’s  house  at  his  death. 

London,  Stafford. 


18-20  Robert  AMERYKE  and  Jane  his  wife  v.  Emma  BENTLEY,  executrix  of  Thomas  Bentley 
of  Dunstable. 

Goods  of  Martin  Hardwyke,  the  former  husband  of  the  said  Jane.  See  File  1331,  No.  33.  [Bedford.] 

21—22  Emma  BENTLEY  v.  Robert  AMERYKE. 

Sale  of  land  of  the  said  Thomas  in  Wellingborough,  etc.  Bill  and  answer  wanting.  See  File  1331, 
Nos.  33-34.  Northampton. 

23-25  Richard  AMILL  of  Folkington  (Foington)  v.  John  AMILL. 

Land  ( described ) in  Worthing,  late  of  Robert  Amill,  deceased  father  of  both  parties.  Sussex. 

26  John  ARMERER,  parson  of  Penshurst,  v.  John  GAWIN. 

Rectory  of  Penshurst,  demised  to  defendants  by  John  Mowne,  late  parson,  deprived  for  marriage. 
(Endowment  to  the  effect  that  Mowne  had  two  wives  living.)  Kent. 

27  . » . ASPSHAWE  v.  William  BRAT  of  Tregamon. 

Money  entrusted  to  defendants  by  William  Aspshawe,  since  deceased,  father(  ?)  of  complainant. 
Faded.  Montgomery. 


28  Edward  ASSER  of  Great  Warley,  and  Joan  and  Margery  ASSER,  v.  Joan  ASSER,  admini- 
stratrix of  the  goods  of  Richard  Asser,  deceased. 

Annuity  charged  on  lands  in  Roxwell  in  the  parish  of  Writtle  (sic)  by  John  Asser,  yeoman, 
deceased,  father  of  complainants  and  of  the  said  Richard.  Essex. 

29  Peter  ATKYNGSON  of  Crosbv,  yeoman,  son  and  heir  of  William  Atkyngson,  v.  Guy 
BABTHROP. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Winterton,  late  of  Robert  Stewenson  of 
Crowle,  husbandman.  Lincoln. 


30  ...  ATKYNSON,  clerk,  v.  William  HOUGHTON,  clerk. 

Debt  the  bond  for  which  is  destroyed.  Mutilated.  

31-32  Richard  ATKYNSON  and  Anne  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Edward  Brymyngham, 
esquire,  v.  James  BULSTRED  (Bolstred),  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Shutford,  Nether  Wort  on,  and  Great  and  Little  Tew. 

Oxford. 

33  The  same  and  the  said  Anne,  great-granddaughter  of  William  Birmingham,  v.  . . 

Cottages  and  land  in  Shutford.  Mutilated.  Oxford. 

34-35  J°hn  ATMAYRE  (Atmer)  v.  Nicholas  EVERARD. 

Price  of  lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Brandon.  Suffolk. 


36-38  Thomas  AUDELEY,  kinsman  and  heir  of  Henry  Audeley  v.  Hugh  LOSSE,  esquire,  and 
Thomas  BOCHER,  his  servant. 

Messuages  in  Philliplane  (i.e.  Philpot  Lane  ?)  and  St.  Michael  Bassishaw  and  a curtilage  in  All  Hallows 
the  Great  (‘  in  the  Hey  ’)  to  have  been  demised  to  the  said  Henry,  who  advanced  the  money  for 
purchase  from  the  Crown.  London. 

39  John  AUNCELL  v.  Edmund  THAXSTER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  East  Ruston,  late  of  William  Auncell,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Norfolk. 

40-41  Richard  AUNGER,  husbandman,  v.  Godfrey  SWAYNE. 

Lease  by  defendant  of  a tenement  called  the  Hand  and  land  and  rights  of  pasture  in  Chesterton, 
terminated  by  his  forfeiture.  Cambridge. 

42  William  AWBREY,  LL.D.,  principal  of  New  Inn,  Oxford,  v.  THOMAS  ap  Thomas. 

Fees  for  teaching  and  maintaining  defendant’s  son  in  New  Inn.  Oxford. 

43  The  same  v.  Christopher  VAUGHAN,  gentleman. 

Do.  Oxford. 


44-46  John  AYLEWORTHE,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  BERDDE  and  others. 

Felling  trees  in  Dartington.  Devon. 


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FILE  1330. 

I- 2  Edward  BALLARD  and  Henry  TRENT  v.  William  THREVES  alias  Long  or  Thorp, 

grandson  and  heir  ol  Thomas  Longe. 

Land  in  Radcliffe-on-Trent.  D.  XI,  28.  Notts. 

3-8  Thomas  BALLE  and  Joan  his  wife,  great-granddaughter  of  John  Harrye,  v.  Richard  BRODIE 
(Bra  dye). 

Land  in  the  Lordship  of  Yingrith  in  the  parish  of  Blackmore.  Essex. 

9-10  Reynold  BARGELEY,  Katharine  his  wife,  Thomas  TAILOW,  Agnes  his  wife,  and 
Joan  HALE  v.  Edmund  SMYTH  of  Kirby  Lonsdale,  co.  Westmoreland. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Bunny,  late  of  Robert  Johnson,  deceased,  uncle  of  the  female  complainants. 

Notts. 

II- 12  William  BARKER  of  Foots  Cray,  co.  Kent,  and  Thomasyn  his  wife  v.  Richard  JOYNOUR  of 

Fletching. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Wivelsfield  (Willesfield).  Sussex. 

13-15  Richarde  {sic)  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  BARNEHOUSE  v.  Humphrey  son  of  Tohn 
BARNEHOUSE,  deceased. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Prescott  (in  Culmstock),  and  messuages,  lands,  rents,  and 
services  there  and  in  nborough  (in  Culmstock),  Colompstocke,  Culmestocke  {sic),  Uffcolompp, 
Uffeculumpp  {sic),  Kentumeare  and  Wellington.  Devon. 

Somerset. 

16-19  The  same  v.  Hugh  STUKLEY,  gentleman. 

Failure  to  convey  the  premises  as  awarded  by  arbitration.  D.  XIII,  82.  Devon. 

Somerset. 

20  The  same,  executrix  of  the  said  Nicholas,  v.  John  HARWOOD,  gentleman,  his  brother-in-law, 
overseer  of  his  will. 

Goods  of  the  said  Nicholas,  and  tally  of  a legacy  to  complainant.  Mutilated.  See  D.  IX.  60. 

Devon,  Somerset. 

21-23  Thomas  BASSETT  of  Langley,  gentleman,  and  others,  executors  of  William  Bassett  of 
Blore,  knight,  v.  John,  Richard  and  William  FYTZHERBERT,  executors  of  Anthony 
Fytzherbert  of  Hamstall  Ridware,  King’s  serjeant-at-law. 

Action  for  a penalty  for  non-conveyance  of  the  manor  of  Meynell  Langley,  already  provided  for  by 
an  assignment  of  the  manors  of  Blore  and  Grendon.  Answer  wanting.  Derby,  Stafford. 

24-25  John  BAWDEN  alias  Wullcomb  and  Pascaw  his  son  v.  Walter  SHERE. 

Share  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Egg  Buckland,  late  of  Alice  Bawden  alias  Wullcomb,  deceased, 
whose  daughters  were  married  to  the  said  John  and  Walter.  Devon. 

26-28  Robert  BEALE  of  Exeter  v.  John  JERE  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Kennford  in  Kenn,  late  of  Joan  Frenche.  Devon. 

29  Edmund  BEAWPRE,  esquire,  supervisor  of  the  will  of  Harry  Lambert,  v.  Agnes,  late  the  wife 
of  Reynold  HYLBRANDE,  and  Thomas  his  son. 

Legacy  of  the  said  Lambert,  whose  executor  the  said  Reynold  Hylbrande  was,  for  the  foundation  of  a 
chantry  in  Outwell  or  alternatively  for  charitable  purposes  {described).  Norfolk. 

30  Ralph  BELFELDE  and  Thomas  COWPER,  gentleman,  executors  of  Simon  Aynsworth  v 
William  BRETON. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Helthwayte,  purchased  jointly  by  deft  and  the  said  Aynesworth,  from 
Lord  Robert  Dudley  and  William  Glaseour.  York. 

31  John  BELLOWE  of  Newstead,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  CONSTABLE,  gentleman,  and  Barbara,  his 
wife. 

Shop  in  the  South  Sanctuary,  Grimsby,  of  the  demise  of  Leonard,  son  and  heir  of  John  Collaye 
of  Grimsby,  butcher.  Lincoln. 

32-35  Thomas  BELTON,  clerk,  and  others,  supervisors  of  the  will  of  Edmund  Belton,  v.  John  TORSEY 
and  Robert  MARKHAM. 

Messuage  and  land  (also  described  as  two  cottages)  in  Amcotts,  claimed  by  the  said  Markham  under  a 
lease  from  Richard  Bellyngham  of  Manton,  esquire.  Lincoln. 

36-38  Myles  BERNYS  of  Manton,  in  Rutland,  deprived  vicar  of  Buckminster,  v.  Matthew  BAYLYE, 
now  vicar. 

Seizure  of  complainant’s  goods  in  the  vicarage.  Leicester. 

39  The  inhabitants  of  the  precinct  of  BLACKFRIARS  v.  Thomas  CA WARDEN,  Knight,  and 
others.  Destruction  of  the  parish  church  of  St.  Anne  within  the  said  precinct,  and  occupation 
of  the  churchyard.  London. 

40-43  John  grandson  and  heir  of  William  BLAKETT  v.  David  VYNCENT,  gentleman. 

Messuage,  land,  rent  and  common  of  pasture  in  deft’s  manor  of  West  Sheen.  D.  IX.  46.  Surrey. 

44  Jerome  BLYTHE,  gentleman,  v.  Philip,  Charles,  William,  and  Edward  TOWNSENDE. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Norton,  late  of  Richard  Blythe,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  See 
File  1291,  No.  41.  Derby. 

45-47  The  King’s  and  Queen's  tenants  of  BOLINGBROKE  v.  Richard,  brother  and  executor  of 
John  GOODRICHE  (Goodryke)  of  Bolingbroke,  merchant. 

Legacy  to  found  a school  in  Bolingbroke  in  lieu,  of  one  formerly  kept  by  a chantry  priest  diverted 
by  deft,  to  a school  in  Louth.  Lincoln. 


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48-51  John  BONER  of  Chard  and  Isabel  his  wife,  daughter  of  John  Estmond,  deceased,  v.  John 
BOROWE  and  Alice  his  wife. 

Land  in  East  Chinnock  with  a cottage  containing  three  acres  in  West  Chinnock  of  the  demise  of  the 
late  prior  and  convent  of  Montacute  (Mountayne).  Somerset. 

52-57  Leonard  BOSGRAVE  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  of  Thomas  Arundell,  knight,  attainted 
of  felony,  and  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Fytz  James,  v.  James  FYTZ  JAMES,  knight,  and 
Richard  FYTZ  JAMES,  gentleman. 

Keepership  of  the  park  of  Evercreech  demised  by  the  bishop  of  Bath  and  Wells  to  Nicholas 
Fytz  James,  esquire,  father  of  the  said  Robert.  Somerset. 

58-60  Henry  BOWER  (Bowyer)  alias  Turner,  a base  son  of  William  Bowyer,  knight  and  alderman 
of  London,  deceased,  by  Thomas  Fyshe,  his  next  friend  v.  Francis  CHALONER,  gentleman. 
Manor  of  Wick  and  lands  and  a messuage  in  (Hackney)  Wick,  Hackney,  Stepney,  Stratford  and 
Hoxton.  Middlesex. 

61-64  Joan  BOYSE  v.  John  REDFORD  and  Susan,  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of 
Thomas  Purchyn,  and  daughter  of  complainant. 

Account  of.  a brewhouse,  a woad-house,  lands  and  goods  in  the  parish  of  the  Sub-Deanery  of 
Chichester,'  whereof  the  said  Purchyn  was  complainant’s  bailiff.  Sussex. 

65  John  BRABAND,  parson  of  St.  Michael’s,  Crooked  Lane,  and  Robert  INGRAME  and 
Nicholas  LEVERET  his  churchwardens,  v.  Joan  BROOKE,  George  ASHE,  and  Alice,  his  wife. 
House  obtained  for  a parsonage.  Mutilated.  London. 

66-67  William  BRACEBRIDGE,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  BRACEBRIDGE,  esquire. 

Manor  of  Kynnesburye.  Writ  and  interrogatories  only.  See  Files  1291,  No.  51;  1331,  No.  51. 

[Warwick.] 

68  William  BRADSTOCK  v.  William  BUTTON,  esquire,  lord  of  the  manor  of  Crowe. 

Tenement  in  Ringwood  of  the  demise  of  William  F'awkenour.  Mutilated.  Hants. 

69-74  The  dean  and  chapter  of  BRISTOL  v.  Joan  MARWOODE. 

Rent  of  the  parsonage  of  Halberton  (Holberton),  of  the  demise  of  the  late  monastery  of 
St.  Augustine’s,  Bristol.  Devon. 

75-76  William  BROMBYE  v.  Thomas  MONSON,  gentleman. 

Sale  of  land  in  Clixby  on  a bad  title.  Lincoln. 

77-78  William  BROMFYLDE,  merchant  tailor  of  London,  and  Florence  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of 
Edmund  Pease,  merchant  of  London,  v.  William  SAKVYLE  of  Dorking,  gentleman. 
Transactions  following  on  the  robbery  of  the  said  Pease  and  Sakvyle  by  Christopher  Nokkes. 
Mutilated.  London,  Surrey. 

79-80  Ralph  BROODHEDD  of  Lichfield,  yeoman,  son  of  John  Rowley  alias  Broadhede,  v.  William 
CARTER  of  Beamhurst  (in  Checkley),  husbandman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Stramshall  (Strongeshelf).  Stafford. 

81  John  BURCHAR,  parson  of  Llangower,  v.  HOE LL,  ap  Morgan,  LOWRYE  verch  Res,  his 

wife,  and  others.  Merioneth. 

Close  at  Dwygraig  in  Llangower  belonging  to  complainant’s  glebe. 

82-85  Elizabeth  BURGEYN  v.  Nicholas  HEDDON,  James  STONER,  and  John  Passmore. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Barnstaple  of  the  demise  of  Laurence  Prowse,  esquire,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Mutilated.  Devon. 

FILE  1331. 

Ralph  BAGENALL,  knight,  v.  Thomas  TYTSOR. 

Trespass  on  meadow  in  Penkhull  and  detention  of  deeds.  See  File  1335,  No.  2.  Stafford. 

2-5  John  BALARDE  p.  Robert  ACTON. 

Messuage  and  gardens  in  Lewes  late  of  Peter  Balarde,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Sussex. 
6-7  Thomas  BALLE  v.  Lewis  WALKER  and  others. 

Sowing  land  in  Newton  of  the  demise  of  James  Fulgam,  knight,  with  ‘ cockell,  darnell  and  drake,’* 
and  cutting  and  carrying  an  oak  therefrom.  Stafford. 

8-1 1 Richard  son  and  heir  of  Alice  BANGES  v.  William  ARNOLD,  gentleman,  and  Thomas 
BANGES. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Smallburgh  and  Barton  late  held  of  the  said  Arnold’s  manor  of  Smallburgh 
by  the  said  Alice  and  William  Banges  her  husband,  father  of  the  said  Richard  and  Thomas 

Norf. 

12-13  Philip  BARKER  v.  Henry  GRENE  and  Joan  his  daughter. 

Purse  or  bladder  found  by  defts.  and  cried  in  Huddersfield  church.  York. 

14  William,  nephew  and  heir  of  Henry  BARKER  of  London,  haberdasher,  v.  John  SOMER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  St.  Margaret  Pattens.  London. 

15-48  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Andrew  BARTON  of  Smithhills  (in  Dean),  co.  Lancaster,  esquire, 
v.  John  HOPKYNSON,  gentleman,  son  and  executor  of  Henry  Hopkynson. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Hulme,  North  Muskham,  Carleton  (i.e.  Little  Carleton  in  South  Muskham), 
Coddington  and  Newark.  Notts. 

19  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Destruction  of  fences,  digging  ‘ bastyng  stones,’  and  other  damage  pending  the  above  suit. 

Notts. 

20-22  John  BATE  v.  Francis  LEEKE,  knight. 

Mansion-place  and  land  in  Bottesford  and  Plungar  of  the  bequest  of  John  Leeke,  esquire,  and  formerly 
of  the  prior  and  convent  of  Belvoir.  Damaged.  Leicester. 


* See  Wright’s  Dialect  Dictionary  s.v.  “ drawk  ” 


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23-24  Thomas  BATEMAN,  carpenter,  v.  John  COLLYNS,  Alice  his  wife,  Thomas  HEWES,  and 
Dorothy  his  wife. 

Land  in  Meopham  awarded  to  complainant  in  this  court  against  John  Power  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Kent. 

25  Christopher  BAXENDALE  of  Misterton,  co.  Notts,  yeoman,  v.  Ralph  WALMESLEY. 

Messuage  in  Acreton  ( i.e . Accrington?).  Lancaster. 

26  John  BAYNES,  vicar  of  Wistow,  with  its  chapels  of  [Kiljby  and  Newton  (Harcourt),  v. 
Edmund  WITHE. 

Tithes,  whereof  those  of  the  ‘ procyncte  ’ of  Fleckney,  Kilby,  and  Newton  alone  belong  to  deft, 
as  rectorial.  Mutilated , Leicester. 

27-28  Stephen  BECHE,  executor  of  Humphrey  Beche,  v.  Thomas  IDLY,  administrator  of  the 
goods  of  Edward  Artwyke,  clerk,  deceased. 

Verdict  falsely  obtained  for  rent  of  the  parsonage  of  Little  Ilford  to  which  the  said  Artwyke  was 
presented  and  deprived  21  months  later.  Essex. 

29  Christopher,  descendant  and  heir  of  Thomas  BEE  of  Ninebanks,  co.  Northumberland,  v. 
Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Richard  PLUMBER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Chingford,  late  of  the  said  Richard,  and  Alice,  formerly  his 
wife.  Essex. 

30-31  Stephen  BENET  v.  Robert  BERRYE. 

Price  of  hides  sold  to  William  Dawe  on  deft’s  pledge  for  payment.  Cornw. 

32  William,  son  of  John  BENET,  deceased,  v.  James  DEANE  his  uncle. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Overton  of  the  demise  of  Corpus  Christi  College,  Oxford.  Hants. 

33-34  Emma,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  BENTLEY,  v.  Robert  AMERYKE 
(Meryck). 

Money  promised  to  deft,  on  his  marriage  with  Jane  Marten,  daughter  of  the  said  Thomas  and 
Emma,  but  satisfied  by  a grant  of  land  in  Dunstable.  See  File  1329,  Nos.  18-20.  Bedford. 

35_36  Frances  BITHELD  (Bethelde),  daughter  of  Bernard  Duffeld,  v.  Roger  TREDARTHE. 
Seizures  of  goods  from  a messuage  in  Exeter  formerly  called  the  Black  Friars  and  now  Russell’s 
Place.  Devon. 

37  John  BLYTHE  v.  William  STANFOURTHE  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  garden  in  the  parish  of  Appthorpe.  N’hamp. 

38  William  BODELEY,  of  London,  farrier,  v.  Thomas  MOMFORD  the  elder  and  Thomas 
MOMFORD  the  younger. 

Meadow  in  Norton  granted  on  a nine  years’  lease  by  Hugh  Balle.  Stafford. 

39-40  John  BODY  of  Wiveliscombe  (Wylsecombe) , husbandman,  kinsman  and  heir  of  Luce 
Comberhedd  alias  Bodyn,  v.  John  YONG  and  John  TAYLOR. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Wellington  of  the  bequest  of  John  Comberhedd  of  Cannington,  clerk,  brother 
of  the  said  Luce.  Somers. 

41  Roger  BONDE  v.  George  LLOYD,  steward  of  the  Queen’s  manor  of  Estonton  (i.e.  Easting- 
ton  ?). 

Obtaining  a bond  from  complainant  under  pretence  of  its  being  a receipt  for  his  copy.  Gloucs. 

42  Roger  BONFESSOR  v.  John  VENYS  alias  Poller (d). 

Refusal  to  quit  a tenement  in  Salcombe  at  the  end  of  his  lease.  Devon. 

43-45  James  BONGAYE  of  Beccles  v.  Francis  and  John  REDE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  land  in  Ellough  and  Weston.  Mutilated.  Suff. 

46  Robert  BONHAM,  esquire. 

Commission  to  examine  witnesses  in  a suit  in  this  court  against  John  Raymond,  esquire,  and  others 
for  a lease  of  the  manor  of  Pigotts  in  Saling.  Essex. 

47  Henry  BOROWE  v.  William  FOXE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Stradbroke  and  Ho[rham  ?]  of  the  bequest 
of  William  Borowe  of  Yarmouth,  father  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  [Suff.] 

48-50  Richard  BRANSON,  Amy  his  wife,  John  POLLARD  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Thomas 
MARLER  and  Joan  his  wife,  alias  Andrewes  alias  Paynter. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Erwarton  late  of  Thomas  Spearman,  deceased  father  of  the  female  complain- 
ants and  some  time  husband  of  the  said  Joan.  Suff. 

51-52  Thomas  BRASEBRYDGE,  esquire,  v.  John,  son  of  Henry  MERYMAN  and  Edward  and 
John  HEWETT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Kingsbury.  Damaged.  See  Files  1291,  No.  51 ; 1330,  ATo.  66.  Warw. 

53  William  BRAYE  of  Abingdon,  miller,  v.  Warham  SAYNTLEGER,  gentleman. 

Mill  called  Henward  Mill  in  Sutton  [Courtney]  or  Drayton,  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and 
convent  of  [Abingdon].  Faded.  Berks. 

54-55  Francis  BRINETON  v.  Edward  CHOLMELEY. 

Wrongful  release  of  a debt  of  Henry  Stafford,  Lord  Stafford,  to  William  Cholmeley,  esquire, 
deceased,  whose  executors  both  parties  are.  (The  name  of  a second  complainant  appears  to 
have  been  erased.)  

56-57  Alice  BROKEBANKE  v.  John  SPALDYNG  and  William  FOXE. 

Shop  and  pasture  in  St.  John’s,  Wigford,  late  of  Edward  Vessie,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Lincoln. 


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58  Edmund  BROME  v.  Roger,  John,  and  Thomas  MORRIS. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Bromyard.  Heref. 

59  Thomas  BROME  v.  John  HERYNGE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Heveningham  and  Ubbeston.  Suffolk. 
60-62  William  BROWNE  of  Swineshead  gentleman,  v.  Harry  HERDSON  of  London,  skinner, 
[and  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON]. 

Frivolous  suits  concerning  lead  sold  by  deft,  to  William  Easterdale  of  Grimsby  (Grenysby),  mer- 
chant, of  whom  complainant  bought  it.  Certiorari  and  Subpoena.  Lincoln,  London. 

63-65  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Do.  Lincoln,  London. 

66  Richard  BRASSHE  v.  John  DYER  and  others. 

Messuage  in  St.  Germans.  Cornw. 

67  William  BRYGGYNNESHAWE  and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Aldwyche, 
v.  John  RUSSELL. 

Execution  of  will  of  the  said  Aldwyche,  who  died  possessed  of  a messuage  and  land  with  stock  in 
Lee  leaving  the  said  Agnes  and  John  as  his  executors.  Buckingham. 

68-71  Christopher  BRYSTO  v.  Nicholas  BRYSTO. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Lee  (in  Fittleworth)  bought  of  John  Lee,  yeoman,  father  of 
both  parties.  D.  IX.  22.  Sussex. 

72  Richard  BULLE  v.  Robert  BROWNE. 

Damages  sustained  in  defending  deft.’s  title  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Great  Munden  demised  to 
complainant.  Herts. 

73-74  Robert  BURLEY  of  Ufford,  in  Northants,  labourer,  v.  Elizabeth  BURLEY  and  John 
WESTWOOD. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hoddesdon,  late  of  William  Burley,  labourer,  deceased,  father  of  complainant 
and  husband  of  the  said  Elizabeth.  Herts. 

75-78  Anthony  BURROWE,  gentleman,  v.  George  COTTON  and  Thomas  REVE. 

Arrears  of  rent  of  the  parsonage  of  Blackwell  and  chantry  lands  in  Walkeringham,  Mattersey, 
Welham,  Hayton,  Nottingham  and  Bingham  included  in  a purchase  by  complainant 

Derby,  Notts. 

79  John  BUSCHE,  esquire,  and  others,  v.  Francis  STRADLING. 

Land  in  ‘ Carleton  Medowe  called  Radclyff  Medowe  ’ ( parish  omitted).  Somers. 

80-85  Edmund,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  BYLES,  esquire  v.  William  HYCHYN,  gentleman,  William 
HOBB(YS),  and  others.  ' 

Messuage  and  land  in  St.  Stephen’s  by  Saltash  declared  by  defts.  to  belong  to  the  dean  and  chapter 
of  Windsor.  Cornw. 


FILE  1332. 

1 John  BARTON  v.  William  AMERY  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  pasture  in  Barlaston.  Mutilated  Stafford. 

2 Randall  BAXTER(?)  of  Acton,  co.  Middlesex,  Amy  his  wife,  Francis  ...  of  Bocking, 
co.  Essex,  Margery  his  wife,  William  COX(  ?),  Joan  his  wife,  . . YK  . . and  Joan  (sic)  his  wife  v. 
William  HOWELL  alias  Carver,  and  Agnes  his  wife,  aunt  of  the  female  complainants. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Magor,  late  of  Thomas  Byrde,  deceased.  Damaged.  Monm. 

3-4  Avery  BAYLYE,  nephew  and  heir  of  Alice  Wallys,  v.  John  TOWYLL,  John  RYDGWAY, 
John  MOLTON,  Robert  HART,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  West  Teignmouth  whereof  the  said  Towyll 
and  Rydgway  were  enfeoffed  by  John  Wallys,  husband  of  the  said  Alice,  against  her  will.  Devon. 

5 John  BEAUMONT  ( name  cancelled)  v.  William  TYPSELL,  ‘ a man  of  warre.’ 

Action  on  a bond  valid  only  on  defendant’s  obtaining  the  restoration  of  complainant’s  confiscated 
goods.  Corpus  cum  causa.  [Surrey  ?] 

6-8  Richard  BEARE  v.  William,  son  and  heir  of  William  PARKER  alias  Hooper,  and  Joan 
PARKER  alias  Hooper. 

Land  at  Middle  Braddon  in  the  parish  of  Marstowe,  late  of  John  Beare,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant. [Heref.] 

9 Richard  BELAMYE  v.  John  BEAMONT  and  James  DEYN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Wirksworth  bought  of  Nicholas  Hudson  and 
Dorothy  his  wife.  Derby. 

10-11  John,  grandson  of  William  BENNET  and  of  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Edward  WYSSON  and 
Joan  ARTOR. 

Messuage  and  land  formerly  held  of  the  manor  of  Newnham  by  William  Chambers,  clerk.  Herts. 

12-14  Agnes  BENNETT,  Thomas  CURTEYS  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  daughter  of  the  said  Agnes, 
v.  Thomas  PAYNE,  esquire,  and  Joan  PARKER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hutton  adjudged  to  complainants  in  the  Queen’s  Bench  (the  said  Payne 
pleads  that  the  case  has  already  been  referred  to  the  common  law  from  this  court).  Somerset. 

15-16  Denise  BEREFORDE  of  Linacre  Hall  v.  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  Stephen  BEREFORDE, 
and  administratrix  of  his  goods. 

Arrears  of  rent  of  a water-mill  and  tithes  in  Chesterfield,  and  loan. 


Derby. 


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17  John  BLAKE  v.  Thomas  ROWSE. 

Tenement  at  Knighton  in  the  manor  of  Wembury  formerly  demised  to  William  Buell  by  the  prior 
of  Plympton.  Devon. 

18-19  Thomas  BOCHER  v.  William  WENBORN. 

Iron  in  sows  to  be  delivered  at  the  New  turnace  in  Heathfield  as  price  of  wood  in  Burwash  bought  of 
William  Fowle.  Sussex. 

20  Edmund  [BONNER],  bishop  of  London  v.  John  BARLEY. 

Rent  of  malt  payable  for  the  parsonage  of  Ashwell.  Herts. 

21  Edmund  [BONNER],  bishop  of  London  v.  John  GUYTHIAM,  gentleman. 

Manor  of  Faunhope  belonging  to  the  bishopric.  [Heref.] 

22-23  George  BRAYE  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  John  COURTNEY,  gentleman. 

Messuages,  barn  and  land  in  Lanivet*  late  of  Reynold  Braye,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Cornwall. 

24  ...  BREERTON,  esquire,  v.  Christopher  HOLFORD. 

Forgery  of  a conveyance  of  salt-houses  in  Nether  Droitwich  and  Fulwyche  in  the  name  of  Ralph 
BREERTON  of  Iscoed,  co.  Flint,  esquire,  deceased.  Damaged . [Worcester.] 

25-26  Joan  BROKE  of  London  v.  William  DUNCOMBE,  gentleman. 

Rent  charged  on  land  in  Eddlesborough,  formerly  wages  of  a priest  in  the  church  of  Ivinghoe. 

Buckingham. 

27-30  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Isabel  (Elizabeth)  wife  of  Robert  BROKKYLSEBEE,  deceased,  v. 
Thomas  INKERSFYLD. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Austin.  York. 

31-34  George  BROKWAYE  v.  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  David  BROKEWEY. 

Manor  of  Feme  in  Donhead  St.  Andrew  (Veerne)  and  messuage  and  land  in  Donhead  St.  Andrew, 
Shaftesbury,  and  Gillingham,  late  of  John  BROKWAYE,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant 
and  father  of  the  said  David.  Wilts,  Dorset. 

35-37  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  BRUDENELL,  knight,  and  administratrix  of  his  goods 
v.  Robert  HOPKYNS. 

Account  as  under-sheriff  to  the  said  Sir  Thomas.  Warwick,  Leics. 

38-42  The  same  v.  Thomas  BRUDNELL. 

Lands  in  Glapthorne,  Cotterstock,  Oundle  and  Benefield.  See  File  1194,  No.  70.  N’hamp 
43-46  Robert  BRUSHEFELD  v.  Richard  and  Robert  COTTES  and  Thomas  GOODWYN. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Monyash  claimed  by  Richard  Staley  and  entrusted  to  defendants  pending 
investigation  of  title.  See  File  1290,  No.  63.  Derby. 

47-49  David  BRYAN  (Briane)  of  Lincoln  v.  John  HENNAGE  of  Kirkby  by  Kingerby,  gentleman, 
and  Oliver  ASKERBY  of  Asgarby,  his  servant. 

Bargain  of  corn,  and  price  of  glass,  belfries  and  gates  [belonging  to  the  priory  of  Elsham?]. 
Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

50-51  The  same  v.  Thomas  EMONSON,  mayor  of  Lincoln,  Richard  BURRELL  and  Christopher 
JOHNSON,  sheriffs,  and  William  COWPER,  a servant  of  the  city. 

Refusal  of  process  against  the  said  Asgarby  and  Hennage  and  imprisonment  for  entering  the 
council  chamber  without  leave.  Lincoln. 

52  Thomas  BUNGAY,  Alice  his  wife,  Leonard  PYNCHEBEK,  George  FORSTER  and  Mildred 
his  wife  v.  Richard  COTTON,  knight,  Henry  LACY,  gentleman,  his  steward,  and  William 
THORNELL  alias  Scoller. 

Messuages  and  land  late  held  of  the  said  Sir  Richard’s  manor  of  Bourne  by  Adam  Forster,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  the  said  Leonard  and  father  of  the  female  complainants.  See  File  1333,  No.  46. 

Lincoln. 

53-54  William  BURNELL  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  Robert  SAVELL,  esquire. 

Cell  or  rectory  of  Woodkirk  claimed  under  leases  respectively  from  King  Henry  VIII  and  the  prior 
of  Nostell.  York. 

55-56  Roger  BURYE  v.  Richard  VAVASOUR,  gentleman,  and  Dorothy  his  wife. 

Messuages,  cottages,  land,  and  turbary  in  York,  Walden,  Terrington,  Thirtleby,  Kirby-Knowle, 
Rouncton,  Rudby,  Ayton,  Helmsley,  Barton-in-Ryedale,  Nunnington,  Hornby,  Hawxwell,  Pickhill 
(Pycall),  Patrick-Brompton,  Northallerton  . . . Myre  (i.e.  Ainderby-Myers  ?),  Little  Crakehall 

and  Richmond  bought  of  the  late  King  by  Matthew  White  and  Edward  Burye,  deceased,  brother  of 
complainant.  (Many  tenements  are  described  in  the  answer.)  York. 

57  Thomas  Garlande  and  others,  in  the  nameof  theinhabitants  of  BUXTON,  v.  Roger  COTTRELL 
and  Robert,  Roger,  and  Thomas  his  sons. 

Chapel  of  St.  Anne  in  Buxton  already  awarded  to  complainants  in  this  court.  (Defendants  are 
accused  of  permitting  young  persons  coming  to  drink  of  St.  Anne’s  well  to  drink  and  dance  in 
the  chapel.)  Derby. 

58  Margaret  BYLLINGTON  of  Tottenham,  co.  Middlesex  v.  John  and  Thomas  MUTTON, 
Randolph  BYLLINGTON  and  Rose  his  wife. 

Annuity  charged  on  lands  in  Grovenant  in  favour  of  complainant  and  Thomas  her  husband  by 
Peter  Mutton',  father  of  defendants  John,  Thomas,  and  Rose,  his  executors.  Flint. 

59  Ralph  BYRDE,  parson  of  Checkendon,  v.  Bridget,  late  the  wife  of  John  RAYMONDE, 

esquire.  - Oxford. 

Parsonage  of  Checkendon  claimed  under  a lease  from  a former  parson. 


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FILE  1333. 

1-2  John,  son  and  heir  of  Hugh  BALDWYN,  and  administrator  of  his  goods,  v.  Edward 
BUCKMASTER  and  John  AXSTON  (Axstell). 

Land  at  Prestwood  (in  Great  Missenden)  held  in  fee,  and  messuage,  and  land  in  Great  Missenden 
held  for  the  life  of  William  Felowe.  Buckingham. 

3-4  Wilfred  BANASTER  v.  Thomas  HODGESON,  executor  of  Matthew  Thomson,  gentleman. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  ( undescribed ),  late  of  William  Banaster,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.'  York. 

5 Edward  BANDE,  parson  of  Tockenham  (Tockenham  Woke)  v.  William  ALLEYN. 

‘ Cotes  or  tofts  ’ and  other  lands  belonging  to  complainant’s  glebe,  but  claimed  by  deft,  as  lord 
of  the  manor.  Wilts. 

6-7  Edmund  BARKER,  yeoman,  grandson  and  heir  of  Edmund  Barker,  v.  Robert  GARDYNER 
and  Thomasyne  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  messuage  and  land  in  Sibton.  Suffolk. 

8-10  Jerome  BARNABE,  prebendary  of  Netheravon,  v.  William,  brother  and  executor  of  Simon 
SYMONS,  his  predecessor. 

Dilapidations  of  the  parsonage  and  church.  Wilts. 

n-13  Thomas  BARRINGTON  v.  John  HODGETTES. 

Crown  rent  of  a mill  in  Walsall,  sublet  by  deft.  Stafford. 

14  John  BARTRAM  v.  Thomas  BADDELEY. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Barlaston.  See  Files  945,  No.  10;  946,  No.  14;  954,  No.  14.  Stafford. 

15-16  The  same  v.  Thomas  BUSBYE,  gentleman. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Barlaston,  Cocknage  (in  Trentham)  and  Blackwood.  Stafford. 

17-18  Ellen,  late  the  wife  of  William  BASSETT,  knight,  v.  William  BASSETT,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Woodcote,  late  of  John  Cootes,  esquire,  former  husband 
of  complainant.  Salop. 

19-20  John  BASSETT  of  St.  Magnus,  London,  fletcher,  v.  the  bailiffs  and  officers  of  DUNWICH. 
Action  by  Thomas  Halydaie  in  the  name  of  Richard  Bodon,  for  price  of  herrings  and  candles. 
Certiorari.  Suffolk. 

21-24  William  BEERDSLEY  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  Hugh  BOWDE  and  Edmund  BERDELL. 
Goods  of  Roger  Marshall  of  Lichfield,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Anne,  stated  by  defts.  to  have  been 
administered  by  Isabel,  his  wife.  D.  X,  25.  Stafford. 

25  Edward  BELLINGHAM  of  Aldrington  v.  Edward  BELLINGHAM  of  Haughton,  his  brother 
{sic). 

Land  and  sheep-pasture  in  Aldrington  claimed  by  deft,  on  theground  that  his  mother  has  not  released 
her  right  of  dower  in  Haughton.  Damaged.  Suffolk. 

26  John  BELLOW  v.  William  CRAYKE,  gentleman. 

Money  advanced  for  purchase  of  the  interest  of  Christopher  Estofte,  gentleman,  in  a messuage  and 
pasture  in  Beverley.  York. 

27-29  Richard  BENTON  of  London,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  GYTTYNS  of  Aston  in  Worthen,  yeoman, 
and  John  and  Edmund  his  sons. 

Loan  to  the  said  Edmund.  London,  Salop. 

30  John,  brother  and  executor  of  Ralph  BE  RE  of  Henley-on-Thames,  v.  Robert  ST 

executor  of  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Hoggys  of  the  same. 

Legacy  of  the  said  Hoggys.  Faded.  Oxford. 

31  William  BETTES  of  Haddenham  v.  Richard  KYRCKBY,  gentleman. 

Manor  and  lands  in  Landbeach,  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  Margery,  daughter 
of  deft.  Cambridge. 

32-35  Richard  BLACKEWELL,  gentleman,  v.  George  VERNON,  knight. 

Lands  in  Topcliff  and  Blackwell  and  tithes  in  King’s  Sterndale,  Cowdale,  Stadon  (all  in  Buxton), 
and  Ashford,  demised  by  the  late  prior  and  convent  of  Lenton  with  the  collectorship  of  all  their 
rents  and  tithes  in  the  Peak.  " Derby. 

36-37  Richard  BLACKWALL  the  younger  v.  Humphrey  STAFFORD. 

Breach  of  conditions  ( described ) of  an  under-lease  of  a messuage  land  and  stock  in  Blackwell.  Derby. 

38-39  William  BLAKE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  George  Astewell,  and  Joan 
his  wife  v.  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  John  LEEKE. 

Land  in  Astrop,  formerly  of  Stephen  Somerton.  See  File  1307,  Nos.  16-22,  the  last  being  the 
replication  in  this  suit.  Northampton. 

40  Thomas  BLANCK  the  elder,  citizen  and  haberdasher  of  London,  v.  John  BOWYER, 
gentleman,  and  others. 

Manor  of  Warborough.  Oxford. 

41  Elizabeth  late  the  wife  of  James  BLUNT  v.  Elizabeth  BYRYTON  and  Thomas  FOOTE  of 
Bridge  Sobers. 

Lands  in  Grendon  Bishops,  late  of  John  Blunt,  esquire,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  James  and 
Elizabeth  Byryton,  and  goods.  Hereford. 


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42  John  BOCHER  of  Oxburgh,  co.  Norfolk,  Joan  his  wife,  John  DA  YE  of  Thorndon,  Katherine 
his  wife,  John  LAWND  of  Tybenham,  co.  Norfolk,  Margery  his  wife,  Henry  TYLER  and 
Margaret  his  wife,  v.  Thomas  COLMAN  and  Eleanor  his  wife. 

Land  in  Burgate  and  Wortham,  late  of  Elizabeth  Browne,  deceased,  whose  heirs  are  the  female 
complainants.  Pedigree  given.  Suffolk 

43-45  William  BOLLES,  esquire,  and  Lucy  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Parnell  v Erasmus 
HENNYNGHAM  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Sampford  (?)......  Faded.  [Devon.] 

46-48  John  BOSSE  v.  William  THORNELL,  alias  Scoler,  late  the  husband  of  Katherine  Sutt. 
Land  in  Bourne,  late  of  John  Bosse,  deceased,  father  of  complainants.  See  File  1332,  No.  52. 

Lincoln. 

49  Thomas  BRADSHAWE  of  the  Lee  ( i.e . Leigh?),  co.  Stafford,  gentleman  v Robert 
FARRYER,  yeoman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Wyndfeld  (i.e.  Wingfield  ?)  Derby. 

50  Thomas  BRADY  v.  Matthew  BRADBERY,  gentleman,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  executrix  and 
late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Farour. 

Debt  for  malt.  Norfolk. 

51  Robert  BROKBANK  and  Dorothy  his  wife  v.  Henry  HYLLS. 

Tenement  in  a street  called  the  Chekker  in  King’s  Lynn.  Norfolk. 

52  Robert  BROKEBANK,  esquire,  v.  the  same. 

Messuage  in  King’s  Lynn.  Norfolk. 

53  George  BROUGHTON,  alias  Smythe,  v.  Richard  HEYDOCKE  and  William  BEE. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Rugeley,  late  in  the  tenure  of  Maude  Heydocke.  Stafford. 

54-56  Matthew  BROWNE,  knight,  v.  Roger  COMBER,  Thomas,  grandson  and  heir  of  Richard 
MASCALL,  Thomas  MYDDLETON  (Mylton,  Amylton),  and  Stephen  BORDE. 

Meadow  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Little  Walsted.  See  File  1288,  No.  89.  Sussex. 

57-63  John  BUDDE  v.  Joan  BUDDE  and  Anthony  ACKLAND,  gentleman. 

Land  held  of  the  manor  of  Chittlehampton  by  John  Budde,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  and 
late  the  husband  of  the  said  Joan.  (Customs  of  the  manor  discussed.)  Devon. 

64-65  James  BULSTRED,  gentleman,  v.  William  RAYNYSFORD,  knight. 

Actions  on  a bond  for  an  exchange  of  lands  ( not  here  specified)  which  has  been  carried  out. 

[Oxford?] 

66-67  Thomas  BULSTRODE  v.  Robert  RAWSON  and  Anne  his  wife. 

Loans,  price  of  goods  ( described ) and  horse-hire  paid  on  behalf  of  Andrew  Bulstrode,  deceased,  brother 
of  complainant  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Anne.  Answer  wanting.  [Oxford?] 

68-70  Robert  BURS[TON?]  of  Norbury,  weaver,  for  himself  and  other  inhabitants  of  Norbury 
v.  Thomas  STAYNSON  and  Thomas  CROSSE. 

Chalice  and  other  goods  of  the  parish  church  of  Norbury,  whereof  the  said  Burston  and  Staynson 
are  churchwardens.  Damaged.  Stafford. 

71-73  Margaret  BUSSHOPE  v.  John,  Alice  and  Thomas  BUSSHOPE. 

Tithe  of  corn  in  Brailes,  late  of  John  Busshope,  deceased,  husband  of  complainant.  Warwick. 
74-79  Robert  BYDDELL  of  the  Inner  Temple  v.  Margery  and  John  WHETELEY  and  Thomas 
STONE. 

Crown  lease  of  a grange  and  pasture  in  Dale.  Derby. 

80  John  BYRGEE  of  Bordeaux  v.  the  Mayor  and  Sheriff’s  officers  of  LINCOLN. 

Action  of  trespass  by  the  wife  of  John  Dove,  in  the  collection  of  whose  debts  complainant  has  been 
concerned.  Corpus  cum  causa.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

81  Michael  BYSSHOP  v FORTUNE,  John  AVERY,  and  Joan,  his  wife. 

Messuage,  etc.,  late  of  Thomas  Bysshop,  deceased,  grandfatheh  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  Sussex. 


FILE  1334. 

1-2  Richard  BALLARDE  v.  Robert  BALLARDE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  parish  of  Chyld  [erditch],  late  of  William  Ballarde,  deceased,  father  of 
both  parties.  Mutilated.  Essex. 

3 Thomas  BARKELEY,  scholar  at  Westminster,  son  and  heir  of  William  Barkeley,  v.  Edward 
WELCHE  and  Jane  his  wife,  mother  of  conplainant. 

Refusal  to  join  in  a suit  against  Richard,  son  and  heir  of  Michael  Lyster,  knight,  for  a lease  of  the 
site  of  the  manor  of  Dinedor  with  a mill  and  lands.  Hereford. 

4 John  BARKER,  yeoman,  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Fletcher,  v.  John  GOLTYS 
of  Thaxted,  farmer. 

Obtaining  a judgment  of  a messuage  and  orchard  in  Thaxted  by  a false  assurance  that  certain  rooms 
and  half  the  fruit  of  the  orchard  were  reserved  to  the  said  Joan  for  life.  Essex. 

5 Alice  BARNEHAM,  kinswoman  and  heir  of  Joan  late  the  wife  of  William  Leman,  v.  Bryan 
BARKER,  subsequent  husband  of  the  said  Joan. 

Messuage  and  dye-house  in  East  Street,  Chichester,  of  the  demise  of  William  Hanowse.  Sussex. 

6-12  John  BASSETT  of  Seaton,  co.  Rutland,  v.  Robert  KYRKHAM  of  Vyncent  (i.e.  St.  Vincent’s 
in  Cosgrove?),  co.  Northampton,  knight. 

Refusal  to  permit  an  assignment  of  tenancy  of  the  manor  of  Haddon.  Damaged.  Huntingdon. 


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1.5  John  BASTARD  v.  John,  son  and  executor  of  Geoffrey  GYLBERD  of  Bovey  Tracy. 

Money  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  Tamsyn,  daughter  of  the  said  Geoffrey. 

Devon. 

14  William  BAWTRE  v.  Thomas  BROWNE. 

Land  in  Bicker  and  Swineshead  late  of  Edward  Bawtrye  of  Boston,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Lincoln. 

15  Humphrey  BAYLYE  of  Williton,  labourer,  v.  Robert  BAYLYE. 

Joint  lease  from  the  late  abbot  of  Ford  of  a tenement  called  Ley-in-Lynton.  Devon. 

16  William  BAYLYE  v.  Thomas  HALLE,  esquire. 

Seizure  of  household  goods  and  tools  for  a plough  from  complainant’s  house  at  Freshford. 

Somerset. 

17-18  George  BECKETT  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  John  CLARKE. 

Messuages  and  gardens  in  Stevenage,  late  of  William  Howe,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said 
Elizabeth.  Herts. 

19  John  BEGETT  v 

Forgery  of  deeds  relating  to  a barn  and  land  in  Sturton  and  Fenton  of  the  demise  of  Richard 
Holgate  and  Margaret  his  wife.  Mutilated.  [Notts.] 

20  Richard  BEKENSAWE,  esquire,  v.  Anthony  BROWNE  of  South  Weald,  co.  Essex,  and  Joan 
his  wife. 

Manor  of  Becconsall  (Bekensawe)  pledged  to  defendants  on  lease.  Lancaster. 

21  Robert  BEKET  of  Cortuther  (in  Menheniot)  v.  John  CONNOKE  of  Liskeard,  tanner. 

Land  in  the  borough  of  Liskeard,  late  of  Gilbert  Beket,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Cornwall. 

22  Alice  BELL  v.  Robert  SMITHE  alias  Pewterer  of  Derby. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Atherton  and  elsewhere.  Mutilated.  Derby. 

23  John  BELLOWE  of  Newstead,  co.  Lincoln  esquire,  v.  John  and  Richard  MIDDLETON, 
executors  of  Robert  Middleton. 

Price  of  the  Guildhouse  in  Welwick.  York. 

24  Hugh  BENET,  Katherine  his  wife,  Walter  DEWE  and  Joan  his  wife,  v.  Simon  BRODMEDE 
and  Katherine  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Crediton  (Kyrton)  late  of  Robert  Hampton, 
deceased,  father  of  the  female  complainants.  Devon. 

25  William  BENNETT  v.  James  his  son  and  Thomas  SHELLEY  of  Berehyll. 

Fraud  in  the  settlement  of  a cottage  in  Serley  on  the  said  James  at  his  marriage  with  Margaret, 
daughter  of  the  said  Thomas.  Mutilated. 

26-29  William  BERDMORE  v.  James  WOODRUFF  and  Ellen  his  wife. 

Building  lease  of  land  in  Marchington  Woodland.  Stafford. 

30-31  William  BICKYNS  of  Warwick,  shoemaker,  v.  Lawrence  ELSTON,  parson  of  Abyngton 
(Adyngton). 

Money  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  defendant’s  daughter.  Faded.  Warwick. 

Cambridge  ? 

32-3 5 John  BLACKMAN,  citizen  and  grocer  of  London,  v.  Joan,  daughter  and  executrix  of  Peter 

WAKEFELD  of  Pontefract,  chapman. 

Part  of  price  of  spices  and  other  goods  ( described ).  London,  York. 

36-37  Nicholas  BLAKEDON  v.  John  HYLPP,  mayor  of  Thornbury,  Edward  HOLBROKE  and 
others. 

Seizure  of  goods  from  complainant’s  house  in  Thornbury  after  it  was  burnt,  imprisonment,  and 
conspiracy  for  assault  and  non-payment  of  debts.  Glouc. 

38-44  George,  son  of  Ralph  BLAKWALL  and  of  Dorothy  his  wife  v.  Robert  MARSHALL  and 
others. 

Moiety  of  tithes  of  Bradwell,  divided  between  the  late  monastery  of  Lenton  and  the  dean  and  chapter 
of  Lichfield.  Derby 

45-46  Laurence  BLAKWE(Y),  clerk,  v.  Thomas  GRENE. 

Chamber  and  close  belonging  to  Moseley  chapel  in  King’s  Norton. 


Worc. 

47_49  J°hn  BORRETT  of  Laxfield  v.  John  PYERS  and  Katherine  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Robert 
Branche  and  executrix  of  Robert  Aylmer. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  which  complainant  could  not  pay  when  due,  being  on  service  at  Boulogne. 

Suffolk. 

5°-53  Ralph  BOSVILE,  gentleman,  v.  Humphrey  NASHE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife 
of  Richard  Everingeham. 

Messuages  ( tenants  named)  in  Penistone,  Thurlestone,  Carlecotes,  Swindon  (both  in  Penistone), 
Waldershelf,  Bradfield,  Wortley  and  Tankersley.  (Defendant  also  mentions  Whitwell  and  Northope 
and  recites  the  said  Richard’s  marriage  settlement.)  [York.] 

54  Thomas  BOWES,  citizen  and  grocer  of  London,  v.  the  Lord  Mayor  and  Sheriffs  of  LONDON, 
and  John  MESHERVYE,  citizen  and  haberdasher  of  London. 

Action  on  a bond  for  performance  of  an  arbitral  award  never  rendered  by  all  the  arbitrators. 
Certiorari  and  subpoena.  ' London 

55  John  BOURRINGE,  Margaret  his  wife  and  others,  v.  John  PORT,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ilam,  Castern  and  Stanshope  (both  in  Ilam).  Damaged. 


Stafford. 


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56  Richard  BRANDE  of  Elmdon  v.  Nicholas  BARKER  of  the  same. 

Arbitral  award  for  payment  of  a loan  made  to  Thomas  Bell.  Essex. 

57-59  Thomas  BRENT  ‘ in  the  parishe  of  Sake  ’ v.  John  HYLL. 

Messuages  and  land  in  St.  Teath  bought  of  John  Vowler  (Fowler)  and  Joan  his  wife  whereof  defendant 
claims  a lease.  Cornwall. 

60-63  William  BROCKHURSTE  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  Joan  GERVIS  and  Thomas  SWANCOTE. 
Cattle,  deeds,  etc.,  late  of  Robert  Badger,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Anne.  [Stafford  ?] 

64  Richard  BRODE  v.  William  CARTER  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Almeston  (inWoolfardisworthy)  and  Bideford. 

Devon. 

65  Robert,  grandson  and  heir  of  Robert  BROKLYNG  v.  John  MERKANT  and  Robert  RAFF. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Wilby  and  Brundish.  Suffolk. 

66  Rowland  BROMLOWE  v.  Simon  KEMSEY  of  Hull,  co.  York,  esquire. 

Crown  lease  of  a tenement  in  the  manor  of  Wilderley  (in  Church  Pulverbatch).  Salop. 

67-69  Thomas  BROWNE  v.  William  ASSHEWELL. 

Sale  of  a messuage  in  King’s  Lynn  in  breach  of  a trust.  Norfolk. 

70-71  Thomas  BROYTE  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Humphrey,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  CORYE. 
Messuage  in  Cake  Street,  Mildenhall,  late  of  Thomas  Maye,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Suffolk. 

72-73  William  BRYAN,  a minor,  by  Richard  Byng  ( ?)  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  John,  son  of  Robert 
JOHNSON,  deceased. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Saddington  late  of  John  Bryan,  deceased,  a cousin  of  complainant. 

Leicester. 

74  William,  great  grandson  and  heir  of  Lawrence  BRYTTLE  and  of  Isabel  his  wife,  v.  William 
CHAUNT. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Odcombe  of  the  gift  of  John  Estebroke,  deceased. 

Somerset. 

75  The  same  v.  the  same  and  Richard  NYGHELLYN. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  the  same.  Somerset. 

76-77  John  BUCKNYLL  and  Margaret  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Richard  Taylour 
of  Ledbury,  v.  John  POPLEY  of  Bristol,  cooper. 

Action  for  a debt  disproved  by  an  account  suppressed  by  defendant.  Hereford,  Gloucester. 
78  John  BUDDE  v.  Anthony  ACKELAND,  gentleman  and  John  CHAPELL. 

Land  held  of  the  manor  of  Chittlehampton  by  John  Budde,  father  of  complainant.  Damaged. 

Devon. 

79-81  John  BUKKYNGHAME  v.  Thomas  MA(K)POWDER. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Howlosworth  ( v.e . Holsworthy?)  made  by  John 
Clarke.  Devon. 

82-85  William  BUKNAM  v.  Robert  BARKER. 

Action  on  a bond  for  price  of  goods  ( schedide  annexed)  partly  paid.  Suffolk. 

86  Henry  BULLYANT,  John  GARDENER  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Robert  HARRY. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Frostenden  sold  to  defendant  by  Robert,  his  father,  deceased,  also  father  of 
the  said  Agnes  and  of  Margaret  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Henry.  Suffolk. 

87-89  William  BURGH  v.  Henry  son  and  heir  of  William  BRIGGS  and  George  WATSON. 
Nuisance  caused  by  converting  a pond  (‘ pounde ’)  in  Crediton  (Kyrton)  used  for  watering  cattle  into 
a hemp-pit,  in  breach  of  the  statute  12  Richard  II,  c.  13.  [Devon.] 

90-91  Thomas  BURNAM  of  Aldingbourn,  husbandman,  v.  Edmund  SWYNDELL  of  Washington, 
yeoman,  executor  of  John  Swyndell,  priest. 

Balance  of  money  given  to  the  said  John  as  complainant’s  guardian  and  to  his  use  by  John 
Swyndell  his  father.  Sussex,  Hants. 

92-96  Nicholas  BURWAYE,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  John  Burwaye  and  grandson  and  heir  of 
Robert  Jakes  and  of  Elizabeth  his  wife,  v.  John  NOWELL  and  Anne,  his  wife,  daughter  and 
heir  of  John  Fowler. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Wellsborough  (in  Sibson).  Damaged.  Leicester. 

97-99  Paul  BUSSHE,  late  bishop  of  Bristol,  v.  George  HERBERT,  knight,  executor  of  John 
Cradocke,  and  Mary,  late  the  wife  of  Matthew  HERBERT,  his  son. 

Arrears  of  rent  of  the  parsonages  of  Portbury,  Tickenham  and  Clevedon.  Somerset. 

100-102  Thomas  BUTLER  v.  Richard  CRAWLEGH  (Crowley). 

Joint  purchase  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Swalcliffe  from  William  Hanshawe.  Oxford. 

FILE  1335. 

1 Thomas  BADGER  of  Bidford,  co.  Warwick,  v.  Francis,  son  and  heir  of  Simon  MOUNTFORD,  . 

esquire. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  pasture  in  Wednesbury.  Stafford. 

2-3  Anne,  sister  of  Ralph  BAGENALL,  knight,  v.  Thomas  TYTTENSOR  (Tyndestar). 

Messuage  and  land  in  Penkhull  claimed  by  defendant  as  part  of  the  manor  of  Newcastle-under- 
Lvme.  See  File  1331,  No.  1.  Stafford. 

4-7  Thomas  BAKER,  executor  of  William  Baker  of  West  Walton  v.  John  WALTER  of  Griston, 
Agnes  his  wife,  Hugh  his  son,  and  John  WALTER  of  Fersfield. 

Bond  given  by  the  said  John  Walter  of  Fersfield  to  the  said  William  and  entrusted  by  him  to  the 
said  John  Walter  of  Griston.  Norfolk. 


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8-9  William  BAKER  of  Langford  Budville,  husbandman,  v.  Nicholas  COURTNEY  and  Philippa 
his  wife. 

Land  in  Chipley  (in  Langford  Budville)  said  by  complainant  to  be  held  of  the  manor  of  Garnival’s 
Week  (in  Milverton)  and  by  defts.  of  that  of  Chipley.  Somers. 

10  Henry  BALAM  of  Newport  v.  John  GLASEOUR,  rector  of  Whippingham,  and  the  sheriffs 
of  LONDON. 

Action  on  a bond  for  performance  of  an  arbitral  award  concerning  tithes.  Subpoena  and  certiorari. 

London,  Hants.  (I.W.) 

11-13  Robert  BANESTER  and  Agnes  his  wife,  executrix  of  John  Whytyng,  v.  Richard  WALKER. 
Debt  of  John  Walker,  deceased,  brother  of  deft.  

14  Robert  BARKER  of  London,  merchant  tailor,  v.  William  WOODALL  and  Mary  his  wife, 
executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Souche  of  London,  leather-seller. 

Bond  for  a debt  already  paid  in  angels  at  7s.  6 d.  each.  London. 

15  William  BARKER,  master  of  King  Edward’s  free  school  at  Berkhamsted,  Roger  NORWOOD, 

usher  there,  and  John  WOODHOUSE,  yeoman,  their  tenant,  v.  William  FORSTER,  Elizabeth 
his  wife,  William  FONGE,  and  John  DYSSHE. 

Claim  to  lands  of  the  school  as  heirs  of  John  Incent  the  founder.  Mutilated.  Herts. 

16  James  BARLOW  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  John  and  Peter  DAMPORTE. 

Tenement  ( place  not  given)  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Damporte  of  Henbury,  deceased,  father  of 
both  defts.,  from  which  complainants  have  been  ejected  by  a subsequent  purchaser.  Chester. 
17-20  Joan  BARTLET,  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  Hurtland,  and  Thomas  HURTLAND  v.  Richard 
MOMPESSON,  esquire  and  Thomas  HOGGES,  his  servant. 

Lands  in  Andersfield  (in  Goathurst)  and  Lexworthy  (in  Enmore)  of  the  demise  of  Edmund 
Mompesson,  esquire,  deceased,  nephew  of  the  said  Richard.  D.  XI,  25.  Somers. 

21  William  BAYLY,  executor  of  Agnes  late  the  wife  of  John  Bayly,  v.  Thomas,  son  and  heir 
of  William  HALLE,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Freshford  of  the  demise  of  deft,  and  his  father.  Somers. 

22  EdwardBAYNTON,  esquire,  and  Agnes  his  wife,  formerly  Agnes  Ryse,  v.  Charles  STOURTON, 
Lord  Stourton. 

Part  of  the  manors  of  Kilmington,  Norton,  Stourton,  Brook,  Wanstrow  and  Yarnfield,  messuages  and 
lands  there  (except  in  Stourton)  and  in  Gasper  in  Stourton  (Geyspore),  Penselwood  (Penne), 
Wincanton,  Marston  Bigott,  Charlton  Musgrave,  and  Beckington  and  the  hundred  of  Norton  Ferris 
(Norton  Stourton),  settled  on  the  said  Agnes  for  life  by  William  Stourton,  late  lord  Stourton. 

Somers. 

23-26  John  BEARE  of  Moorwinstow,  husbandman,  v.  John  SAUNDER  of  Ashwater,  gentleman. 
Money  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  Joan  Twyston,  a kinswoman  of  deft. 

Cornw.,  Devon. 

27  Lawrence  BENFELD  of  Alverstoke,  co.  Hants,  v.  John  PYTTE. 

Messuage  near  Weymouth  quay  late  of  Maude  Benfeld,  deceased,  mother  of  complainant. 

Dorset. 

28-29  Peter  BERE  v.  Thomas  BERE. 

Lands  in  Menheniot,  Liskeard  and  Doneckys  Wyll  late  of  William  Bere,  deceased,  father  of  both 


parties.  Cornw. 

30-33  John  BEVER  v.  John  HULSON  of  London,  scrivener,  and  Edmund,  son  of  Richard  HYLL. 
Messuages  and  land  in  Lambeth  bought  of  the  said  Hulson.  Surrey. 

34  Richard  BLAKWALL  of  Blackwell,  gentleman  v.  William  NEWTON  the  younger,  of 
Moyslowe  Castle,  gentleman. 

Price  of  work.  Derby. 

35  Simon  BLANK  of  Newark,  ironmonger,  and  Reginald  COLLETT  of  Langthorp,  co.  Lincoln, 
husbandman. 

Petition  against  an  injunction  to  evacuate  the  parsonage  of  Winthorpe,  of  the  demise  of  John 
Goonston,  parson,  deprived  for  marriage.  Notts 

36-42  The  same  v.  William  HALLYDAY,  now  parson. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage.  Notts. 

43  John  BODENHAM  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  JEVAN  ap  David  of  Llanstephan,  tailor,  and 
William  PHELIPS  of  the  same,  gentleman. 

Cattle  delivered  by  the  said  Jevan  in  part  payment  of  a debt  to  complainant  who  entrusted  them 
to  the  said  Phelips.  Radnor. 

44-47  Alexander  BORNE  v.  Cuthbert  EMERSON. 

Land  in  Cosgrave  held  of  the  manor  of  Easton  Mauditt  (Est  Maldett).  Mutilated. 

N’hamp. 


48  Thomas  BOROWE  and  Ellen  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Henry  Langwade,  v.  Thomas 
SHERBOURNE,  esquire. 

Refusal  to  grant  a copy  for  a tenement  in  deft’s  manor  of  Sharnborne  (Sherbourne)  in  Snettisham. 

Norfolk. 

49  50  The  same  (BOROUGH)  v.  Richard  and  Peter  JOHNSON  and  John  HAYE. 

Disturbance  in  occupation  of  the  same.  Norfolk. 

51  Richard  son  of  Richard  BOSTOK  v.  Ralph  DUTTON  of  Hatton,  son  of  Peter  Dutton,  knight. 

Mills  in  the  manor  of  Tattenhall,  of  which  manor  deft,  has  a Crown  lease.  Chester. 


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52-53  Eustace  BOTHE  v.  Eleanor  SKYPWORTH  of  Habrough. 

Bedding  ( described ) awarded  to  complainant  by  arbitration.  Lincoln. 

54  Henry  BOWNE  v.  Christopher  MADDER  of  Bonsall,  husbandman,  and  William  his  elder 
brother. 

Refusal  to  complete  an  entail  of  land  in  Matlock  on  complainant  and  Elizabeth  daughter  of  the 
said  Christopher.  Derby. 

55  William  BRAKE  v.  Thomas  THORNETON  of  York,  apothecary,  and  others. 

Bond  given  on  defts’  behalf  to  John  Thometon  and  others.  York. 

56  William  BRAKENBURY,  esquire,  son  of  Anthony  Brakenbury,  deceased,  v.  Lancelot 
NEVELL,  gentleman. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Denton  and  Houghton  and  the  lordship  of  Shipley.  Durham 

57  Richard  BRERETON  of  Tatton,  knight,  v.  Peter  LEYCESTER  of  Tabley,  esquire. 

Marriage  to  deft’s  daughter  of  Geoffrey  Brereton,  aged  11  years,  son  and  heir  of  complainant  and 
of  Jane  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Geoffrey  Massye  of  Tatton,  knight.  Chester. 

58  William  grandson  of  Humphrey  BRETT  v.  George  BRETT. 

Manor  of  Doxey  of  the  demise  of  John  Burchyer,  late  Lord  Berners.  Stafford. 

59  Owen  BREWERTON,  gentleman,  servant  to  Sir  Robert  Rochester,  knight,  controller  of 
the  Household,  v.  JEVAN  ap  Hoell  ap  Gruffydd. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Wepre  late  of  Richard  ap  Jevan,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Flint. 

60  Mark  BROUGHTON  of  Seaton,  co.  Rutland,  v.  John  FREMAN. 

Manor  of  Sandys  and  messuages  and  lands  in  Great  Stewkley.  Huntingdon. 

61  Thomas  BROWNE  of  Westminster  v.  Walter  BROWNE,  rector  of  Chelwood  (Chelworthe). 
Lease  of  deft.’s  rectory  promised  in  return  for  loans  and  board  at  complainant’s  house  at  Kendal. 

Somerset,  Westmoreland. 

62-64  Andrew  BRYNGTON,  citizen  and  fishmonger  of  London,  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of 
Nicholas  BULLE,  citizen  and  goldsmith  of  London. 

Silver  delivered  to  deft,  to  be  changed  for  gold  for  a journey  to  Scarborough.  London. 

65-67  Morice  BUCKETT  of  Caldecote,  weaver  v.  Robert  PECKE  of  the  same,  clerk  of  the  peace 
for  the  county. 

Threats  to  ruin  complainant.  Cambridge. 

68  Richard  BUKLER  v.  Katherine,  late  the  wife  of  Walter  BUKLER,  knight. 

Annuity  out  of  the  manor  of  Fairford  promised  on  complainant’s  marriage  with  Katharine 
Racland.  Glouc. 

69  John  BULLER  of  Woode,  co.  Somerset  v.  William  POUNDE,  esquire,  and  others. 

Manor  of  Chale  late  of  Alexander  Buller,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Hants. 

70  William  BUSSHE  v.  Thomas  CULPEPER  the  elder. 

Manor  of  Yanworth,  obtained  of  the  Crown  by  Thomas  Culpeper  the  younger,  executed  for  treason 
Damaged.  See  Cal.  S.P.  Dom.  1547-1580,  p.  8.  Glouc. 

71  Robert  BUSSHELL  of  London,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  HYNE,  husband  of  Katherine  late  the 
wife  of  Robert  Wilson,  and  William  HYNE. 

Bond  to  secure  a gift  by  the  said  Wilson  of  a leasehold  messuage  in  Ince  with  goods  therein. 

Chester. 

72-73  George  BYNGHAM  and  George  TOFTES  v.  Anne  late  the  wife  of  Richard  NEVILL. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  priory  of  St.  Gregory’s  without  Canterbury,  etc.  (as  in  File  1291, 
No.  69).  Kent. 

74-75  The  said  George  TOFTES  v.  the  said  Anne  NEVILL. 

Detention  of  a lease  to  complainant  of  land  in  Chartham,  Petham,  and  Nackington,  and  of 
other  deeds.  Kent. 

76-79  George  BYNGHAM  of  Shepherdswell,  gentleman,  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  William  and  John 
WEVELL  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Newchurch  formerly  of  Benignus  Adams  of  Battle,  co.  [Sussex],  deceased, 
former  husband  of  the  said  Anne  and  kinsman  of  the  said  John  and  other  defendants.  Damaged. 

Kent. 


FILE  1336. 

x Henry  BAKSTER  and  Anne  his  wife  v. GLEGGE,  widow. 

Interception  of  a gift  of  money.  Faded.  ? 

2-3  William  BAMBOROWE  v.  John  MAYE  and  William  MARDOCKE. 

Tithes  of  Ashfield  and  Thorpe  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Mannynge,  late  prior  of  Butley,  and  his 
convent.  Suff. 

4-6  Robert  BARKER  of  Ipswich,  merchant,  v.  Ralph  MARSHAM  of  Norwich. 

Perjury  in  an  action  on  a bond  for  delivery  of  salt.  Suff.,  Norf. 

7 ...  BARNARD  v.  Joan  BARNARD. 

Tenement  late  held  of  Thomas  Mylle’s  manor  of  Alensmore  by  John  Barnard,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant  and  husband  of  defendant.  Mutilated.  [Heref.] 


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8-9  William  BARNES  v.  Edward  GREVELL,  knight,  and  Basil  FEILDING  and  William 
SHELDON,  esquires. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  and  lordship  of  Ditchford  Friary,  of  the  entail  of  William 
Willyngton  of  Barcheston,  esquire,  uncle  of  complainants,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  See 
D.  XIV,  36.  Warw. 

10  Edmund  BEAWPRE,  esquire,  for  himself  and  all  the  inhabitants  of  Outwell,  v.  John  REPPES 
and  William  HL'NSTONE,  esquires,  and  others. 

Conspiracy  to  appropriate  dykes  ( described ) between  Outwell  and  Emneth.  Norf. 

11  J ohn  BELLOE  of  N ewstead,  co.  Lincoln , esquire,  v.  J ohn  WILSON  and  J ane  his  wife,  late  the 
wife  of  Hugh  Clydere,  gentleman. 

Lands  and  rents  in  Swanland,  Kirk  Ella  and  West  Ella  bought  of  . . . Sissotson  of  Willerby. 

Faded.  York. 

12-14  The  same  (Bellowe)  v.  John  WRYGHT. 

Pasture  land  in  Cadney  and  Housham.  (Annexed  is  an  answer  from  Thomas,  son  of  John  Mounson, 
concerning  an  exchange  of  lands  in  Cadney  and  Housham  for  others  in  Oxton  and  Housham). 

Lincoln,  [Notts], 

15-17  Humphrey  BENTLEY  v.  Alice  BELL  and  others. 

Messuage  in  Derby,  with  household  goods  ( described ).  (Annexed  is  an  answer  by  John,  son  and 
heir  of  Thomas  Ofelde,  claiming  the  remainder  after  the  death  of  the  said  Alice).  Derby. 

18  - Richard  BENTON,  yeoman,  v.  William  TYPSELL  of  the  borough  of  Southwark  and  Robert 

WELLES,  goldsmith,  and  George  SMITHE,  ‘ merchant  man,’  both  of  London. 

Action  on  a counterbond  for  price  of  plate  and  jewels  bought  of  the  said  Welles  and  Smithe  and 
partially  recovered  by  them.  Surrey,  London. 

19-20  George  BESTE  v.  John  son  and  heir  of  John  TREVANTRES. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Tregantrys  and  Boysvaghe  Tregantrys  late  of  John  Beste,  deceased,  father 
of  complainant.  Cornwall. 

21-22  Thomas  BETENSON,  Cicely  his  wife  and  Elizabeth  late  the  wife  of  Roger  DODECOTE  v. 
Joan  LEE. 

Burgage  in  Newport  late  of  William  Lee,  deceased,  husband  of  defendant  and  cousin  of  the  female 
complainants.  Salop. 

23-24  John  BETTES  v.  John  CASTRE  and  Barbara  his  wife. 

Loan  made  at  Field-Dalling.  Norf. 

25-28  John  BLACKWELL,  parson  of  Belbroughton,  v.  William  CONYERS. 

Lease  of  the  said  parsonage  made  with  a false  date  by  Edmund  Cooper,  late  parson,  deprived  for 
marriage.  Worc. 

29  John  BLAKEHALL  v.  Roger  FORDE  of  Broadhempstone. 

Bond  given  on  defendant's  behalf  for  performance  of  an  arbitral  award.  Devon. 

30-32  William  BLOUNT,  great-grandson  and  heir  of  Nicholas  Sutton,  v.  Thomas  SHEPEY  of 
Stapelton,  yeoman,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  Shepey. 

Land  called  the  Windmill  Hill  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Osbaston.  Leicester. 

33-35  Thomas  BLYTHE  of  Hemsworth  (in  Norton)  v.  Thomas  DENHAM,  esquire,  and  Thomas 
PARKER. 

Moiety  of  a messuage  and  lands  in  Little  Norton.  Mutilated.  D.X,  30.  Derby. 

36  William  BOLLES  of  Felley,  esquire,  v.  Richard  WHALLEYE,  farmer  of  the  rectory  of 
Rat  cliff  e-on-Trent,  and  Richard  BRADSHAWE,  bailiff  of  the  late  priory  of  Thurgarton. 
Payment  in  respect  of  the  said  rectory  ordered  by  the  Chancellor  and  others  as  commissioners. 

Derby. 

37-39  Thomas  BONVILE  of  Ilminster,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  John  Bonvile,  v.  Stephen  PAYNE 
and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Guy  Bonvile,  John  BAYLLE  the  elder  and  John  BAYLLE 
the  younger. 

Manors  of  East  and  West  Dillington  (in  Ilminster)  and  Clapton  (in  Crewkerne),  and  a messuage 
dovecote  and  lands  in  South  Petherton,  East  Lambrook,  Kingsbury  and  Whitwell.  Somerset. 

40-42  Alice  BRAKENBERYE,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William  Middleton,  v.  Edward 
HARRYS,  gentleman. 

Tenements  in  Plymouth  and  Cornworthy  late  of  Thomas  Vowell,  deceased,  father  of  complainant 
and  father-in-law  of  defendant.  Devon. 

43  Katherine  BRAYE,  administratrix  of  the  goods  of  Ralph  Eton  of  London,  deceased,  v. 

Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  Owen  GRYFFYTH  of  the  same,  gentleman,  and  Owen  MORYCE. 
Debt  of  the  said  Gryffyth,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  London. 

44-45  Owen  BRAYE,  esquire,  and  Anne  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  John  Danaster,  esquire,  v 
Francis  DAWTREY,  knight,  husband  of  Anne  late  the  wife  of  the  said  John. 

Waste  of  woods  in  the  manors  of  Twitchin  in  Horsell  and  Hill  Place  in  Bisley  (now  in  Horsell)  and 
lands  there  and  in  Chertsey  and  Chobham.  Surrey. 

46-47  John  BRENNENOKE  alias  Whyte  of  North  Molton  v.  Thomas  GRENE,  late  of  Timbers- 
combe,  skinner,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Richard  Lawhvll  (Lowhyll),  vicar  of  Timbers- 
combe,  deceased. 

Bequest  of  money  and  a bed  by  the  said  vicar,  whose  servant  complainant  was.  Devon,  Somers. 

48-50  William  BRERETON  of  Brereton,  co.  Chester,  knight,  v.  Tohn,  son  and  heir  of  Richard 
FULSTOWE. 

Rents  and  services  due  from  lands  in  Dalby.  Lincoln. 


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51-54  Thomas  BRILL,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Elizabeth  Watlington  v.  Richard  WATLING- 
TON. 

Money  payable  in  consideration  of  a bequest  by  the  said  Elizabeth  of  wools  in  her  shop  at  Reading 
and  other  goods.  Berks. 

55-56  Robert  BROKE,  husbandman,  Agnes  his  wife,  Ralph  HEMMYNG,  Katharine  his  wife 
and  Elizabeth  FELD  v.  Thomas  TAYLOR,  clerk. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Haselor  late  of  Ralph  Feld,  deceased,  father 
of  the  female  complainants.  Warw. 

57  ...  BROUHAM  v.  Thomas  ELLES. 

Goods  of  complainant’s  father.  Damaged.  Westm. 

58  George  BROUGHTON  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  Arthur  CHAMBORNE,  knight  and  Thomas 
GOSSE. 

Debt  of  the  said  Gosse.  London. 

59-65  Philip  BROWNE,  Agnes  his  wife  and  Roger  their  son  v.  Richard  ROBERTES  (Robyns) 
Richard  BAKER  and  Rose  his  wife. 

Half  a messuage  and  land  in  Spreyton  bought  of  John  Speke,  esquire,  since  deceased.  Devon. 
66-67  Alice  BUCKE  of  Dedham  v.  Robert  STOWE  of  the  same. 

Grain  and  other  goods  entrusted  to  defendant.  Essex. 

68-69  Humphrey  BUCSTONE  v.  Thomas  (John)  SQUYER  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Derby  of  the  feoffment  of  Anthony  Trappes,  gentleman.  Derby. 

70-71  William,  grandson  and  heir  of  Margaret,  wife  of  William  BULKELEY  v.  Arthur  BULKELEY. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a mansion  called  Gorley  and  land  in  Fordingbridge.  Hants. 

72  Thomas  BULLER  v.  John  HEATHER  of  Derby. 

Loan  to  defendant  when  acting  as  the  King’s  victualler.  Damaged.  Derby. 


73  Edward  BURNE  of  Alvington  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  daughter  and  executrix  of  Thomas. 
Williams  v.  Richard  IBLE  of  Lydney,  tailor. 

Land  in  Lydney  of  the  demise  of  John  Eddy.  Glouc. 


74  William  BURTON  v.  Robert,  brother  of  John  MARSHALL,  deceased. 

Close  of  pasture  in  Pinner  of  the  demise  of  defendant  and  of  Henry  Marshall  his  nephew.  Middx. 

75  Nicholas  BYER  v.  John  CHAMPNEYS,  knight,  and  John  KYNGTON  and  Edward  LANE 
his  servants. 

Distress  in  Dartford  for  a bond  given  on  behalf  of  Richard  Jones  for  a loan  of  12  pieces  of  gold  called 
sovereigns.  D.X,  24.  Kent. 


FILE  1337. 

1-4  Henry  CALDWALL,  clerk,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  Caldwall,  v.  John  MORETON,  gentleman. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Gnosall,  obtained  by  defendants  by  collusion  of  Robert  Osburne, 
churchwarden.  Stafford. 

5 The  same  v.  the  same. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Gnosall,  charged  with  an  obit  for  the  soul  of  John  Browning,  esquire. 

Stafford. 

6 Richard  CAPLE  of  London,  son  of  William  Caple,  and  of  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Thomas  CAPLE 
his  elder  brother. 

Money  and  goods  of  the  gift  of  the  said  Margaret  seized  in  the  mansion-house  of  Caple. 

Herts.  ( rectius  Hereford.). 

7-8  William  CAVENDISSHE,  knight,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Francis  LEEKE,  knight. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Langford  (Lanford)  of  the  grant  of  Thomas  Leeke.  See  Files  846,  No. 21, 

and  1027,  No.  21.  Notts. 

9-12  John  CHAPLEYN  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  William  BROWNE  (Brome),  of  Aisholt,  father  of  the 
latter. 

Money  promised  to  complainants  on  their  marriage,  including  half  the  cost  of  the  wedding  dinner  and 
compensation  for  an  unsuitable  tenement. 

Somerset. 

13  John  CHEKYN  v.  Richard  LOVE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Donington  in  Holland,  late  of  Thomas  Chekyn  of  Parndon,  co.  Essex,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainant.  Lincoln. 

14-15  The  same  v.  Robert  WRYGHTE. 

Price  of  a tenement  in  Donington,  held  of  the  manor  of  Monkshall.  Damaged.  Lincoln. 

16  John  CHETWYN  of  Ingestre,  co.  Stafford,  esquire,  v.  William  GRENE  of  Atherstone. 

LTnder-lease  of  land  belonging  to  the  parsonage  of  Grendon.  Faded.  Warwick. 

17  John  CHUBBE  of  Ugborough,  husbandman  v.  Thomas  HACCHE  and  John  WHYTHYLL 
of  the  same. 

Bond  given  to  complainant  for  a debt  of  John  Ryder  and  others.  Devon. 

18-19  John  CLEMENT,  doctor  of  physic,  v.  Alban  HYLLE,  doctor  of  physic. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  a messuage  in  the  Barge  in  Bucklersbury,  late  of  Sir  Thomas  More,  with 
furniture  ( described ) including  ‘ a table  of  Sir  Thomas  More’s  face  ’,  and  waste.  Answer  wanting. 

London. 


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21 


20  The  same  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Anthony  WINGFELDE,  knight,  and  Robert 
WINGFELDE,  knight. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  messuages  and  lands  in  Hornchurch,  partly  of  the  demise  of  Winchester 
College,  waste,  and  seizure  of  household  goods  (described,  including  arms)  and  deeds.  See  File 
1342,  No.  16.  Essex. 

21-24  William  CLYBERYE  v.  Richard  LEVESON  (Lewson),  knight. 

Extorting  a bond  for  sale  for  80/.  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Lilleshall  worth  14/.  yearly  besides  timber 

Salop. 

25-26  Robert  CLYTHERO  v.  John  WARNER  alias  Pytman. 

Lease  made  by  Gilbert  Latham,  late  master  of  St.  Katharine’s  by  the  Tower,  and  the  brethren 
and  sisters  thereof,  of  the  manor  of  Quarley,  with  half  the  profits  of  court,  fines  and  heriots.  Hants. 


27-29 


Isabel  COKE  and  Anne  PYKERYNG  v.  Robert  WRYGHT  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late 
the  wife  of  William  son  of  Richard  Thymylby  and  daughter  of  Hamond  Whytchcote. 
Manor  of  Thorpe,  in  Thorpe  by  Aylesby  and  Laceby,  late  of  John  Woer,  deceased,  father  of 
complainants.  Lincoln. 

30  John  COKE,  ' beinge  but  a pore  servinge  mane,’  v.  THOMAS  ap  Lewis,  and  David  DAVIE 
and  William  VAUGHAM,  who  promised  to  be  his  sureties. 

Lease  of  sheep. 

31-32  William  COMONS  v.  John  son  of  Richard  BATEMAN. 

Meadow  in  Windermere  parish  whereof  Thomas  Comons,  uncle  of  complainant,  was  disseised 
by  Reynold  Bateman.  Westmorland. 

33-36  Sylvester  COMPTON  v.  John  ASSHELOCKE,  parson  of  Beckington. 

Lands  in  Beckington  claimed  by  defendants  as  forfeited  to  his  manor  for  non-residence  and  waste. 

Somerset. 

37-39  Humphrey  CONYNGESBY  and  Francis  BEDULF  v.  Thomas  SALWEY. 

Manor  of  Stanford  and  land  there,  late  of  Humphrey  Salwey,  deceased,  grandfather  of  defendant 
and  great-grandfather  of  complainant.  Worcester. 

40-41  Richard  CORNEWELL,  canon  of  Hereford,  v.  John  HARFORD  of  Bosbury,  co.  Hereford, 
gentleman,  and  William  PRYOR  and  others,  his  assigns. 

Contempt  of  an  injunction  as  to  the  prebend  of  Inkberrow.  (The  answer  belongs  to  another  suit.) 

Worcester. 


42-44 


Alice  COWPER  of  Lewes,  in  Sussex,  v.  Marion,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Matthew 
AUSTEN  of  Tenterden. 

Detention  of  goods  of  Stephen  Cowper  of  Andover,  in  Hants,  late  husband  of  complainants  by 
colour  of  a forged  will.  See  File  1294,  No.  63.  Kent.  _ 

45  Stephen  COWPER  of  Tenterden  v.  Marion,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Matthew  AUSTEN. 

Money  paid  at  current  rates  to  the  said  Austen  as  executor  of  Stephen  Cowper  of  Andover  after 
it  had  been  debased  by  proclamation  from  the  rate  existing  when  delivered  by  the  said  Stephen  Cowper 
of  Andover.  Kent,  Hants. 

46-47  Thomas  son  and  heir  of  William  COWPER  v.  William  GREY,  husbandman. 

Parsonage  of  Cudham  of  the  demise  of  the  late  prioress  and  convent  of  Kilburn.  Kent. 

48-33  Thomas  COWPLEDICKE  of  Colchester,  gentleman,  v.  John  PLAYNE  and  Ellen  TYSON 
(Tynson)  alias  Sylham. 

Lands  in  Dover,  St.  Margaret’s,  Buckland,  and  elsewhere  late  of  John  Cowpledicke,  esquire, 
lieutenant  of  Dover,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant.  (The  said  Playne  states  that  he  has 
transferred  his  rights  to  the  Queen.)  D.  XII,  31.  Kent. 

54  Ralph  CRANE  of  Middleton,  yeoman,  v.  Roger  FOXE,  Robert  his  son  and  Dennis  BASSE- 
FORD  of  Brampton,  gentleman. 

Messuage  called  Hopton  Hall  and  land  in  Youlgreave  late  belonging  to  a chantry  there.  Derby. 
33-38  Oswyn  CRESWELL,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  GRAYE,  William  SMYTHE,  and  others,  tenants  of 
Ellington. 

Rent  of  ‘ bygge  ’ payable  for  wayleaves  ( described ) to  bring  ‘ wayre  ’ through  the  manor  of  Cresswell 
for  manure.  Northampton. 

59  James  CRYCHLEY  of  Lichfield,  draper,  v.  Richard  HYLL,  servant  to  the  bailiffs  of  Lichfield. 
Refusal  to  serve  a capias  on  John  Huddleston  surety  for  a judgment  debt  of  William  Robynson  of 
Drayton  Bassett,  esquire.  Stafford. 

60-61  John,  son  of  Robert  CUTT  of  Harpenden,  husbandman  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of 
Edmund  BARDOLF,  esquire,  and  Edmund  their  son. 

Land  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Rothamsted  (in  Wheathampstead)  formerly  of  Richard  Feld. 

Herts 


FILE  1338. 

1-6  John  CARDEN  of  London,  by  Thomas  Lawrence  his  father-in-law,  v.  Owen  CARDEN 
Lowcross  Hale  and  other  lands  ( described ) in  Tilstone  late  of  John  Carden  of  Lewes,  in  Sussex, 
deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Damaged.  D.  X.  38.  Chester. 

7 Thomas  CARPENTER,  dwelling  in  London,  v.  Thomas  MORGAN,  gentleman,  and  others. 

Meadow  in  Coleford.  Gloucester. 

8-9  Thomas  CATESBY  v.  Edmund  (Edward)  HORSFELD  of  Hetherfeld,  co.  York. 

Bond  given  for  'a  judgment  debt  awarded  against  Edmund  Waterhouse,  partner  of  defendant,  for 
price  of  ‘ yonge  brasell,’  ‘ olde  brasell,’  alum  and  other  wares.  London. 

b 3 


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EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS— FILE  1338. 


10-11  Richard  CAVELEY,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  WHALLEY,  esquire. 

Manors  of  Whatton  and  Aslocton  of  the  demise  of  William  Gascoyn  of  Gawthorpe,  co.  York,  knight. 

Notts. 

12-14  Richard  CHAMOND,  esquire,  executor  of  Jane,  late  the  wife  of  John  Chamond,  knight,  and 
Margaret  his  wife  v.  John  ARUNDELL  of  Trerice,  co.  Cornwall,  knight. 

Manor  of  Upcott  in  Welcombe  and  messuages,  a corn-mill  and  land  in  Welcombe  and  Hartland  of  the 
demise  of  the  said  Sir  John  and  Lady  Chamond  and  goods  of  the  latter.  Devon. 

15-17  Richard  CHYCHESTER,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Anne  Raymond  alias  Woode, 
deceased,  v.  MARGARET,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Furse. 

Legacy  of  John  Raymond,  father  of  the  said  Anne,  whose  executrix  was  Agnes  (Annes)  his  wife, 
first  wife  of  the  said  Furse.  ' 

18-21  Thomas  CLOTWORTHY  and  Ermot  his  wife,  daughter  of  John  Radlye  of  North  Molton 
co.  Devon,  deceased,  v.  Sylvester  VYCARIE. 

Debt  secured  by  a lease  of  defendant’s  house  in  Exton,  which  he  has  purloined.  Somerset. 

22-28  John  COGHEN  of  Atlow,  husbandman,  v.  Ralph  GELL  of  Hopton,  gentleman,  and 
Rowland  FERNE  his  nephew. 

Lands  in  Hognaston  claimed  in  right  of  Ashbourne  rectory  and  the  late  monastery  of  Rocester 
respectively.  D.  X,  56.  2 bills,  one  asking  for  a commission,  and  the  other  for  a subpoena.  Derby. 

29-31  Robert  COKES,  John  GOODMAN,  and  Thomas  PAWLYN,  v.  Ingram  WOD,  husband  of 
Alice,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Fuller. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Alkham  late  of  Robert  Napleton,  deceased, 
great-grandfather  of  the  said  Cokes  and  grandfather  of  the  other  complainants.  Kent. 

32-36  Robert  COLE  v.  Richard  COLE,  grantee  to  uses. 

Land  held  of  Lord  Oxford’s  manor  of  Oldhall  in  East  Bergholt  by  Robert  Cole  of  Stratford,  deceased, 
father  of  complainant.  (Nos.  34  and  35  appear  to  belong  to  another  suit.)  Suffolk! 

37-39  Harry  COLSEY  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  Thomas  Philippes,  v. 
Elizabeth  late  the  wife  of  Richard  COCKES,  and  William  his  grandson. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Stanverton.  Gloucester. 

40  Richard  COMBES  of  Cheltenham,  yeoman,  v.  Edward  SMYTH,  constable  of  Walton  in 
Deerhurst  (Durest  Walton). 

Resistance  to  service  of  a writ  on  William  Smyth,  husbandman,  in  an  action  in  the  Court  of  Requests 
(XXIII,  116?).  Gloucester. 

41-43  John  COOKE,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  Thomas  BAWCOM,  Ellen  his  wife,  Richard  YONGE  and 
Maude  his  wife  v.  Richard  MAYE,  Francis  WARDE,  and  Roger  BERYE  (Byrre). 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Worcester  entailed  by  Emolyn  Nassheon  Humphrey  Fylde  and  Agnes  his 
wife,  parents  of  the  female  complainants.  Answer  wanting.  Worcester. 

44-48  Thomas  and  William  CORYTON  v.  Richard  CORYTON  and  Walter  CODE  and  others, 
feoffees  to  uses. 

Legacy  of  Peter  Coryton,  father  of  the  said  Thomas,  William  and  Richard  payable  out  of  the 
manors  of  Yolande,  Trencreek  (in  Blisland,  or  Tencreek  in  Liskeard),  Penfrane  (in  St.  Pinnock), 
St.  Pinnock,  Bodwen  (in  Helland),  Helland  and  Lamellyn  (in  Liskeard).  D.  XI,  1.  Cornwall. 

49-50  J°hn  COWPER  v.  Christopher  PLANKNEY  and  others. 

Crown  lease  of  land  in  the  manor  of  Upton.  D.  XI.  29.  Berks. 

51—55  John  COWPER  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  daughter  of  John  Hay,  deceased,  v.  Katherine  late 
the  wife  of  Thomas  ROLFF,  and  William  their  son. 

Sheep  entrusted  to  the  said  Thomas,  whose  executors  defendants  are,  to  bring  up  the  said 
Elizabeth  with  the  profits  during  her  infancy,  and  to  restore  them  on  her  marriage.  ? 

56-58  Thomas  COWPER  v.  William  WALL,  John  RUSSELL  and  others. 

Lands  in  Rowley  late  of  Margaret  Bryan,  deceased,  mother  of  complainant.  ? 

59-60  Henry  CROFTON  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  William  PHYLPOTTES. 

Land  held  of  the  manor  of  Garway  by  John  Harvy,  deceased,  great-uncle  of  the  said  Alice  and 
father-in-law  of  the  said  William.  Hereford. 

61-70  John  CRYMES  v.  William  TAYLOUR,  William  SMYTHE,  clerk,  Richard  BYRCHE, 
William  HALLE,  Edward  BAGSHAWE,  William  TOROLDE  (Torreldoo)  and  others. 
Wrongful  occupation  of  portions  ( described ) of  the  manor  of  Wetton.  Damaged.  Stafford. 

71-73  The  same  v.  the  said  HALLE  and  others. 

Felling  timber  in  the  same  in  contempt  of  an  injunction  from  this  court.  Stafford. 

74-75  Thomas  CULPEPER  of  Beddysburie  ( i.e . Bidborough?)  v.  Lewis  WEST,  esquire. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  messuages  and  lands  in  Canterbury,  Hackington,  Colver  (i.e.  Reculver  ?), 
Hyrron  (i.e.  Herne),  and  Rainham.  Kent. 


FILE  1339. 

-3  John  CAKHO  of  Whitstable,  in  Kent,  mariner,  v.  Grace  BASTARD. 

Tenement  in  St.  Leonard’s,  Colchester  Hethe  (i.e.  Hythe),  late  of  John  Cakho,  deceased  father  of 
complainapt.  Essex. 

7 William,  son  of  John  CARLINGTON,  deceased,  v.  Lancelot  ALFORDE,  esquire,  and  others. 
Messuage  called  ‘ Fyshehouse  ’ and  land  in  Wawn  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and  convent 
of  Meaux.  2 replications.  York. 


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23 


8-11  The  same  and  Ellen  CARLINGTON,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  John  v.  the  same. 

Meadow  in  Wawn  of  the  like  demise.  2 replications.  York. 

12—15  Thomas  CARY  of  Cockington,  esquire,  v.  John  CARY  of  Okehampton  his  elder  brother, 
Robert  son  of  the  latter,  and  Humphrey  LOVEYS. 

Double  sale  of  the  manor  of  Northlew  by  the  said  John  and  Robert.  Devon. 

16-20  Leonard  CHAMBERLAYN  of  Woodstock,  co.  Oxford,  knight,  v.  John  GUYNETH,  vicar 
of  Lenton(P),  executor  of  Stephen  Vaughan,  esquire. 

Money  advanced  by  the  Chamber  of  London  to  Dame  Margery,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Vaughan 
and  now  wife  of  complainant,  on  account  of  her  children  by  the  former.  (The  replication  and 
rejoinder  appear  to  belong  to  another  suit.)  D.  X,  26.  London. 

21-22  George  CHATTE  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Robert  HANSON  and  Thomas  CAWTHORNE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage,  land  and  rent  in  Sturton.  Notts. 

23  Robert  CHENEY  v.  Joan  HILL  and  Oliver  her  son. 

Closes  of  pasture  in  Wyndenbury  (i.e.,  Wybunbury?)  late  of  John  Cheney,  father  of  complaniant. 

Chester. 

24-26  Mereill,  late  the  wife  of  John  CHRISTMAS  of  Colchester,  esquire,  v.  George  CHRISTMAS 
her  son. 

Bequest  of  leasehold  pasture  near  Colchester  castle,  goods,  and  money  payable  out  of  lands  in 
Bradwell,  Tillingham,  and  St.  Lawrence.  Damaged.  Essex. 

27-30  John  CLARKE  v.  Thomas  SHUGGEBOROUGH,  William  TOWNE,  and  Thomas  CLERKE- 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  plough-land  in  Willoughby,  of  the  demise  of  the 
dissolved  college  of  Asteley,  co.  Leicester  ( rectius  Warwick).  Warwick. 

31-32  Thomas  CLERK  of  Terling,  tanner,  v.  James  KNOTTESFORD  of  Fairstead(  ?),  gentleman. 

Tenement  in  Terling  demised  by  Lord  Audley  in  exchange  for  another.  Essex. 

33  Harry  CLERKE  of  Newport,  tailor,  v.  Thomas  GRAUNT  and  Katherine  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Broughton  late  of  Harry  Clerke  of  Broughton,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Hants. 


34 


William  CLYFF,  husbandman,  v.  Roger  BASTARD. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  Manor  of  Charleton  of  the  gift  of  Arthur  Plantagenet,  knight,  and  his  wife. 

Devon. 


35-38  John  CLOWNAM,  late  of  Handford,  co.  Stafford,  v.  Thomas  HAND,  Joan  his  wile,  a 
daughter  and  heir  of  John  Clownam,  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Doveridge.  See  File  1295,  No.  21.  Derby. 

39-40  Elizabeth  COKEYN  (Cocken)  of  Orton-on-the-Hill  (Overton  under  Arderne),  late  the  wife 
of  John  Bradshawe,  v.  John  and  William,  sons  of  John  BYDILL,  deceased. 

Manor  of  Shackerstone  and  pastures,  woods,  and  commons  there.  Damaged.  Leicester. 

41  Thomas  COLLEWALL  of  Hitchin  (Hinchym),  bellows-maker. 

Petition  for  a commission  in  a suit  in  this  court  against  John  Gardyner  and  others. 

Herts. 

42  Robert,  son  of  Peter  COLSTINSOCKE,  deceased,  v.  Peter  COLSTINSOCKE  of  Wood- 
Newton,  co.  Northants,  yeoman,  and  Robert  VENABLES. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Appleton  and  reversion  of  messuages  and  land  in  Stockton,  Hughterton  (i.e., 
Hunsterston  ?),  Barterton,  Helsby,  and  Lostock  Gralam,  after  the  death  of  Ellen  Colstinsocke. 
See  File  1295,  Nos.  32-35.  Chester. 

43  Ellen  late  the  wife  of  Peter  COLSTINSOCKE  v.  the  same. 

Do.  Chester. 


44-50  John  COLYNS  of  Houghton  Regis,  husbandman,  v.  Joan  COLYNS. 

Messuage  and  land  held  of  the  manor  of  Eaton  [Bray?]  by  Henry  Colyns,  husbandman,  deceased 
father  of  complainant  and  husband  of  deft.  (No.  49  is  an  interpleader  of  John  Collyns  son  of  deft., 
by  Henry  Francklyn,  his  guardian.)  Bedford’ 

51  John  CONNOCK  of  the  borough  of  Liskeard,  yeoman,  v.  William  TREMORKYN,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  land  at  Treverbyn  in  St.  Neots.  Cornwall. 

52  Richard  COWPER  of  Warnham,  co.  Sussex,  drover,  v.  George  SNELLYNGE,  bailiff  of 
Kingston-on-Thames. 

Seizure  of  a cow  and  calf  from  a ‘ yeates  ’ into  which  complainant  had  driven  them  at  Kingston. 

Surrey. 

53-55  John  COXE  of  Axbridge,  linen-draper,  v.  John  LYNENG  the  elder  and  John  LYNYNGE 
the  younger,  both  of  Tarnock  (in  Badgworth). 

Action  on  a bond  for  price  of  stallions  already  paid.  Somerset. 

56-58  George  CRESWELL  v.  Mary  late  the  wife  of  John  HORNER. 

Share  of  North  Layton  Grange  in  North  Stainley  (Kyrkestanley)  of  the  demise  of  George  Horner, 
father  of  the  said  John.  York. 

59-61  The  same  v.  the  said  John  and  Katherine  his  mother. 

Do.  D.  XIV,  2.  York. 

62-63  Mary,  late  the  wife  of  John  CULPEPER,  esquire,  v.  John  PENVEN,  parson  of  Bishops- 
bourne  and  Barham,  John  CLERKE  and  others. 

Parsonages  of  the  said  parishes  of  the  demise  of  Nicholas  [Ridley,]  bishop  of  Rochester,  late  parson. 

Kent. 

64-69  Philip  CURSON  and  Bridget  his  wife  and  Elizabeth  and  Robert  KARVYLE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Watlington  late  of  Thomas  Karvyle  of  Rowton  Holme,  gentleman,  former 
husband  of  the  said  Bridget.  Mutilated.  D.  XIV,  64.  Norfolk. 


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FILE  1340. 

1-5  Robert  CALTON  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  Thomas  BABYNGTON,  esquire,  Adam  EARE 
(Eyere)  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Ashover.  Derby. 

0 Robert  CALTON  v.  William  BASSETT,  esquire,  and  others. 

Next  presentation  to  the  parsonage  of  Cheadle  of  the  gift  of  Thomas  Stackhouse,  master  of  Michael- 
House,  Cambridge,  and  the  fellows  thereof.  Stafford. 

7-9  John  CARTER  v.  William  DENHAAI  alias  Howsden,  executor  of  Joan,  executrix  and  late 
the  wife  of  William  Pynner,  and  Thomas  BARRE. 

Legacy  of  John  Carter  of  Langley,  father  of  complainant,  whose  executors  were  the  said  Pynner 
and  Barre.  Essex. 

10  Simon  CATESBY  of  Marston  Waver  (i.e.  Lea  Marston)  v.  Thomas  SHUKYSBOROUGHE. 

Manor  of  Upper,  and  Lower  Shuckburgh  late  of  Thomas  Catesby,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 
See  File  1208,  No.  12.  Warw. 

11  Thomas  CHAPMAN,  clerk,  v.  Richard  WADE  of  Chichester,  draper. 

Lease  of  the  Chancery  living  of  Marston  made  by  John  Hungerford,  late  parson,  after  his  deprivation 
for  marriage.  Sussex. 

12-13  Robert  son  and  heir  of  Richard  CHATFYLD  of  Chailey,  husbandman,  v.  Robert  CHATFYLD, 
brother  and  executor  of  the  said  Richard. 

Land  in  Westmeston  of  the  demise  of  Richard  Chatfyld  of  Sidlesham,  yeoman,  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Sussex. 

14  William,  son  of  Edmund  CHATTERTON,  deceased,  v.  Christopher  DYSMER,  clerk  of  the 
peace. 

Entail  of  messuages  and  lands  in  Lydeard  Millicent,  Manton,  Purton,  Braydon  and  Shaw  entrusted 
to  defendant  to  show  to  Lord  Chancellor  Audley.  Wilts. 

15  Christopher  CHEVERALL,  esquire,  v.  . . . HL'NT. 

Bond  concerning  a farm  called  Pymperyn  to  be  obtained  of  Henry  Portman.  Mulilated. 

[Dorset?] 

16  Robert  CHIPPER  v.  Thomas  MA(I)STER,  clerk. 

Detention  of  a copy  of  court  roll  of  a tenement  in  the  manor  of  Stoke-under-Hamdon  granted  to 
both  parties  and  to  Elizabeth,  now  deceased,  kinswoman  of  defendant  and  wife  of  complainant. 

SPALXmmG  Somerset. 

17-19  Henry  CHITTING,  gentleman,  and  Robert  SPARLING,  parishioners  of  Wortham,  and  George 
JERVYS,  one  of  the  ‘ parsones’  of  the  same,  v.  Thomas  BUCKENHAM,  husbandman. 
Destruction  of  seats  and  a rood-loft  in  the  church  of  Wortham.  (Defendant  pleads  an  injunction 
of  the  late  reign  for  the  destruction  of  images.)  Sufi-. 

20-23  Miles  CHYLDE,  John  WHYCHYNTON  and  others  v.  Francis  CHAMBERLAYNE  and  Anne 
his  wife. 

Land  in  the  manor  of  Hease  charged  with  an  obit  in  the  church  of  Norwood.  (Plea  overruled  that 
the  matter  is  determinable  in  the  manorial  court.)  File  fragmentary.  [Middx.] 

24-25  Simon  CLARE  v.  Ihomas  GRAVE. 

Lands  in  the  lordship  of  Ware  sold  by  defendant  to  Simon  Ryse  of  Blakesware,  deceased,  uncle  of 
complainant.  Herts. 

2b  Andrew  CLARKE  v.  Thomas  MYLLES. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Wokingham.  Berks. 

27-28  John  Cl.ERKE  alias  Pers  r.  Robert  son  of  Richard  BLAKE,  deceased. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  East  Lavington  alias  Lavington  For’  or  Lavington  Bayton. 

Wilts. 

29  William  CLIF,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  BOODE,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  a tenement  in  Whitby  made  by  the  abbot  and  convent  of  St.  Werburgh's 
(Walburges),  Chester.  Chester. 

50-31  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Edward  COCKKETT  (Cookett),  esquire,  and  Thomas  COCKKETT, 
gentleman,  her  son  v.  George  WALLE,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  bullaries  of  salt  water  and  lands  in  Droitwich,  Hadzor  and  Newland 
(in  Salwarpe).  Demurrer  for  insufficiency  only . See  Files  1206,  Aro.  38;  1276,  No.  5.  Worcester. 

52- 5 5 Nicholas  COGGESWELL  and  Katherine  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Katherine  Robynson, 

v.  Robert  CRANEWELL  and  Margaret  his  wife  (stated  by  the  said  Robert  to  be  deceased). 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Bishop’s  Hatfield.  [Herts.] 

14  15  John  COKE  of  Edburton,  co.  Sussex,  son  and  heir  of  Eve  (Ive)  Coke  of  Ringmer,  co.  Sussex,  v. 
Alen  BRAYNE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Whixall.  Salop. 

3(>  William  COKE  v.  Henry  CHAMBERS. 

Tithes  of  Attenborough  (Adynbroughe),  complainant  having  the  Crown  lease  of  the  parsonage.  Notts. 
57-58  Humphrey  COLLES,  esquire,  v.  Nicholas  VANS,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  a release  made  by  James  Tuchett,  Lord  Audley,  to  the  late  Duke  of  Somerset  of  the 
manor  of  Nether  Stowey.  Subpoena  duces  iecum.  Somerset. 

59  John  son  and  heir  of  John  COLLYN  and  of  Argentyne  his  wife  v.  John  ASSYTTYLL  and 
others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Plymouth.  Devon. 


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40  Robert  COLMAN  of  Mickfield  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Bury  of  Offorth 

(i.e.  Offton?)  v.  Robert  PHYLLYPPE  and  Margaret  his  wife. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  a messuage  and  land  ( place  not  given)  late  of  John  Hall,  grandfather  of  the  said 
Elizabeth.  Suff. 

41-42  Margaret  C0MBL1RBAGE  v.  Roger  MASSY. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Woodhouse  (in  Altrincham  or  Frodsham  ?)  late  of  Edmund  Comberbage  and 
Joan  his  wife.  2 Bills.  Damaged.  Chester. 

43  Robert  COOKE,  yeoman,  v.  Robert  VEESEY  and  Anne  late  the  wife  of  Randall  HEYGATE. 

Manor  of  Chambers  in  Feering  (Fedrynge)  of  the  demise  of  John  Warren,  gentleman.  Essex. 

44-45  Thomas  COOKE,  labourer,  v.  John  WARD,  yeoman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  cottages  and  land  in  Maulden.  Bedford. 

46  Robert  COOTYS  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  a daughter  of  John  Broke  of  Bramford,  v.  Joan 

BROKE,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  the  said  John. 

Legacy  of  the  said  John.  ? 

47-50  James  and  Robert  COPPYNG  v.  John  COPPYNG. 

Bond  for  arbitration  concerning  lands  in  Boughton  Monchelsey.  [Kent.] 

51  William  COURTMYLL,  clerk,  v.  Nicholas  HOLLOWALL. 

Loan.  

52-55  Ralph  COUCHE  (Coche)  v.  John  KYLLYGREWE  the  elder,  esquire,  and  John  KYLLY- 
GREWE  the  younger. 

Pasture  within  the  walls  of  the  West  Wood  in  Penryn,  ‘ kellage  and  busshellage  ’ of  the  haven  of 


Falmouth  (Falffouthe),  and  messuages  and  land  in  Budock  and  the  borough  of  Penryn.  Titles 
given.  Cornw. 

56  Thomas  COWPER  of  East  Dereham,  mercer,  and  others,  for  themselves  and  all  the 

inhabitants  of  East  Dereham  ' except  those  which  be  hereafter  specially  named  ’ v.  . . . 

Plate,  bells,  books  and  other  ornaments  of  the  church  of  East  Dereham.  Mutilated.  Norf. 

57-59  Robert  CROKLYNG  v.  John  MARKANT  and  Robert  RA(L)FF. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Wilby  and  Brundish.  See  File  1293,  No.  63.  Suff. 

60-63  Alan  son  and  heir  of  John  CROSLANDE  v.  John  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  CROSLANDE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Penystone.  Faded.  [York.] 

64  Henry,  son  of  John  CRYMES  v.  Mary  and  Edward  CRYMES. 


Messuages  in  St.  Lawrence  Lane,  Old  Jewry,  of  the  demise  of  the  dean  and  chapter  of  St.  Paul’s. 

London. 


FILE  1341. 

I William  CARDYNALI.  of  Great  Bromley  v.  Thomas  DARCY,  Lord  Darcy  of  Chich. 

Hindering  carriage  of  timber  bought  of  deft,  in  Bentley  park  and  cutting  and  carrying  timber  from 
complainant’s  manor  of  Bobells  (i.e.  Bovills  in  Little  Clacton?).  Mutilated.  Essex. 

2-3  Thomas  CAREWE,  esquire  v.  Thomas  KYNGDOME  (Kyngdone)  gentleman. 

Tithe  corn  and  land  in  Quethiock  belonging  to  the  rectory  of  Haccombe.  Cornw.,  Devon. 

4 Nicholas  CARSEWELL  of  Tavistock  v.  Margery,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Edward 
COMBE. 

Old  gold  coins  entrusted  to  deft.  See  File  1293,  No.  12.  Devon. 

5 Christopher  CASTELL,  labourer,  v.  Anthony  BUSTARD,  esquire. 

Cottage  and  garden  in  Dunston  of  the  demise  of  Francis  Bustard  of  London,  grocer,  deceased, 
brother  of  complainant.  Commission  ( commissioners  named).  Oxford. 

6-7  Joan  CATER  v.  Clement  COLE  and  John  SMYTH. 

Inn,  cottages  and  land  late  of  John  Cater,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant.  Mutilated. 

Oxford. 

8 Nicholas  CAVELL  v.  John  DOWDYNGE  (Duddynge)  and  others. 

Plunder  of  lands  in  Milverton  in  contempt  of  a decree  of  this  court.  M utilated.  Somers. 

9-10  George  CAWERTE  (Calvarte)  v.  Leonard  BROWNE,  yeoman. 

Pasture  in  Coningsby  whereof  deft,  claims  a Crown  lease.  Lincoln. 

II  George  CHALDECOTE  v.  Anne  and  John  CHETTELL. 

Composition  for  a judgment  obtained  by  defts.  as  executors  of  Henry  Chettell.  Mutilated. 

Dorset. 

12  Francis  CHALONER,  gentleman,  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Cecily,  late  the  wife  of  William 
EYNS  of  London,  draper. 

Manor  of  Wyke  (i.e.,  Hackney  Wick?)  and  land  in  Hoxton  of  the  entail  of  William  Bowyer,  knight, 
late  mayor  of  London.  Middx! 

13  William  CHANER,  yeoman  v.  John  KNIGHT,  James  WYTHOWE  (Whytha),  steward  of 
the  court  of  Cheadle,  and  Hugh  WHITACRE. 

Conspiracy  to  evade  payment  of  a debt.  Stafford. 

14  George  CHAPMAN,  parson  of  Bushey,  v.  John  MASON. 

Parsonage  of  Bushey,  claimed  under  a lease  by  John  Synger,  late  parson,  deprived  for  marriage. 

Herts. 

15-17  John  CHAPMAN  v.  George  CHAMBERLAYN,  gentleman. 

Latitats  sued  out  for  trespass  at  Barnham .Broom. 


Norf. 


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18-21  Anne  CHETELL  v Joan  late  the  wife  of  Robert  REVE  (Ryves). 

Burgage  in  Blandford  Forum  late  of  Henry  Chetell,  deceased  husband  of  complainant.  Replica- 
tion wanting.  Dorset. 

22  Richard  CHURCHEHOWSE  and  Joan  his  wife,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  Humphrey 
Blonte,  v.  Thomas  BUTLER. 

Manors  of  Lulworth  St.  Andrews  and  Gatemerston  (in  Lulworth)  and  lands  in  Lulworth,  Winfrith 
Newburgh,  Knighton,  West  Burton,  Dorchester,  Wareham  and  Stoborough.  Dorset. 

23  William  CHYLDE  of  St.  Clement  Danes,  co.  Middlesex,  v.  Henry  WYNTON. 

Detention  of  a Crown  grant  of  the  manor  of  Wolferlowe  with  right  to  felons’  goods.  Hereford. 

24  Anthony  son  of  Thomas  CLATWORTHY  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Oliver  DOWNEMAN,  father 
of  the  said  Alice. 

Money,  goods,  and  a farm  called  ' Hacke  ’ promised  to  complainants  on  their  marriage. 

[Somerset?] 

25  Ralph  CLAYTON,  yeoman  of  the  Guard,  v.  Thomas  ALTAM  of  Grindleton  and  William 
COTTAM  of  Thornley. 

Goods  of  Henry  Clayton,  deceased,  brother  of  complainants.  Lancaster. 

26-27  Thomas  CLERK  of  Terling,  yeoman,  v.  Lancelot  MADYSON  of  Sandon,  yeoman. 

Money  entrusted  to  defendant.  Essex. 

28-31  Edward  CLARKE  administrator  of  the  goods  of  John  Sturdy,  deceased  v.  Harry  CORBETT 
and  John  SEBORNE,  executors  of  William  Seborne. 

Cattle  and  piece  of  land  in  Dryther  ...  of  the  bequest  of  Elizabeth  Newton.  Damaged. 

[Huntingdon  ?] 

32  Robert  CLERKE  of  Hingham,  tailor,  v.  John  ISAKKE  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a croft  in  Hingham.  Norfolk. 

33  John  CLEVYS  v.  Thomas  SEMAN. 

Action  on  a bond  for  assignment  of  a Crown  lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Bindon.  Dorset. 

34  Anthony  CLEYMOND  of  Skirbeck  v.  Thomas  PAYNELL,  esquire. 

Bond  for  induction  of  William  Erith  into  the  parsonage  of  Fishtoft.  Lincoln. 

35-39  William  CLYFF,  husbandman,  v.  Richard  LUKE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Charleton  late  of  Arthur  Plantagenet,  knight,  and  his  wife. 

Devon 

40  William  CLYFFORDE,  grandson  and  heir  of  Roger  Clyfforde,  knight,  and  of  Lady  Jane 
Courteney  his  wife  v.  John  ROGERS,  knight. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Ibberton  (Iverton).  Dorset. 

41-42  Thomas,  son  of  Edward  COCKETT,  deceased,  v.  Thomas  HOLLYS,  knight,  Henry 
REYNOLDES  and  others. 

Legacy  payable  out  of  the  manors  of  Knettishall,  Hopton  and  Borowe  Hall  (i.e.,  Bury’s?)  in 
Hillington,  etc.  Suffolk,  Norfolk. 

33-44  John  COCKHILLES,  Joan  his  wife,  and  John  their  son,  v.  John  VOYSYE. 

Miswriting  the  name  of  the  said  John  the  son  in  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  East  Heland  (i.e. 
East  Healing?)  and  common  of  pasture  in  a place  called  the  Island,  all  in  Fremington, 
defendant  having  promised  to  insert  it  when  the  said  John  should  be  born.  Devon. 

45  Robert  COKE  of  Ashburton,  co.  Devon,  v.  John  COKE. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Backwyll  in  the  parish  of  Chelve  (sic)  late  of  William  Coke,  deceased,  great- 
uncle  of  complainant.  Somerset. 

46-47  Ralph  COLIER,  clerk,  v.  Thomas  TWYDALL. 

Parsonage  of  Ludborough.  Lincoln. 

48  The  same,  minor  canon  of  [Lincoln],  v.  Peter  LEGHE. 

Do.  (Mention  is  also  made  of  a cure  of  souls  in  Tychemere  (i.e.  Titchmarsh).  Mutilated. 

Lincoln,  Northampton. 

49-50  William  CONLEY,  husbandman,  v.  Oliver  SAYNT  JOHN,  esquire. 

Land  in  Abbot’s  Ripton  alias  Ripton  St.  John  of  the  demise  of  John  Seynct  Jhone,  knight, 
father  of  defendant.  Huntingdon. 

51-53  John  COOKE  and  Alice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Walter  Bonham,  knight  v.  Henry 
SCHERINGTON,  esquire,  executor  of  William  Scherington,  knight,  Thomas  WATTES, 
and  Jane  ALLAN. 

Bequest  by  the  said  Sir  Walter,  whose  executors  are  the  said  Sir  William  and  Thomas,  to  the  said 
Tane  his  concubine  of  money  obtained  by  compelling  the  said  Alice  to  sell  her  lands. 

Hants,  London. 

54  Robert  COOKE  and  William  POWLER  v.  Humphrey  TURNER,  yeoman. 

Price  of  cattle.  

55  John  CORNYSHE  of  Tavistock,  yeoman,  v.  William  GOODYNG  of  the  same. 

Detention  of  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid.  Devon. 

56-57  Richard  COUPER  of  Warnham  v.  Thomas,  son  of  John  CARYLL,  esquire. 

Crofts  formerly  of  Richard  Agate  and  Margery  his  wife,  formerly  held  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Horsham. 

Sussex. 


58  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Do.,  the  manor  being  called  Nottham. 


Sussex. 


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59-65  Ralph  COWCHE  v.  John  KYLLYGREW  of  Arwennack,  esquire,  Nicholas  ROWMOW 
and  John  LOVE. 

Four  mills  in  the  manor  of  Penryn  of  the  demise  of  John  [Voysey],  bishop  of  Exeter.  D.  XI,  13. 
Mutilated.  (The  court  awarded  one  of  the  mills  to  complainant  pending  a full  hearing.)  Cornwall. 

66  Thomas  COWPE  v.  William  WALLE  and  John  BODNALL. 

Land  in  Rowley  late  of  Margaret  Bryan,  deceased,  mother  of  complainant.  [?] 

67-69  Ralph  CRECHE  v.  Robert  FYTCHE. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  paid  by  defendant’s  order  to  the  executrix  of  his  creditor.  Derby, 

70  John  CROSSE  v.  George  STERE. 

Land  in  Langford  Budville  of  the  demise  of  Roland  Lee,  late  archdeacon  of  [Taunton].  Faded. 

Somerset. 

71  William  CROSSE  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON  and  William  FOWLE  of  Benenden 
(Bennyngton),  co.  Kent,  clothier. 

Action  on  a bond  for  price  of  cloth  compounded  for.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Mutilated. 

London. 

72-76  John  CURREY,  labourer,  v.  William  STAUNTON,  Margery  his  wife,  Robert  ESCOT 
(Hiscoke),  Sibly  his  wife,  and  James  GAMON. 

Tenement  in  Bridgerule  demised  by  Humphrey  Leigh,  gentleman,  to  John  Currey,  deceased,  father 
of  complainant  and  of  the  female  defendants.  Devon. 

77-79  John  CURTES,  parson  of  Northlew,  v.  the  stewards'  of  the  court  of  LYDFORD. 

Action  by  Philip  Denys  on  a bond  extorted  by  a charge  of  complicity  in  the  disturbances  of  the 
year  3 Edward  VI.  Certiorari.  (An  answer  by  the  said  Denys  is  included.)  Devon. 


FILE  1342. 


1-2  Richard  CAGER  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Nicholas  DERING,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hawkley,  held  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Newton  Valence.  See  File  1293,  No.  1. 

Hants. 

3-5  Nicholas  CARTER  of  Youlgreave  v.  Ralph  CRANE. 

Farm  of  Hopton  Hall  of  the  demise  of  George  Varnon,  knight,  and  others.  Damaged.  Derby. 

6 Richard  CASTELL  v.  Lawrence  ROBYNSON,  alias  Baker. 

Part  price  of  wool.  

7-9  Edmund  CATERALL,  parson  of  Wick  Rissington,  v.  Alexander  COTON. 

Lease  of  complainant’s  parsonage  made  by  John  Poole  his  married  predecessor  to  defendant. 

Gloucester. 


10-11  John  CATTON  v.  Stephen,  son  of  Thomas  ANGOLD,  and  Robert  GYLLE,  his  stepfather. 
Land  in  Hopton  of  the  feoffment  of  Francis  Bolde.  Suffolk. 

12-15  John  CHECHESTER  v.  Anthony  BERYE. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Chipping  Torrington,  Rowley  (in  Parracombe),  St.  Giles  [in-the-Wood], 
Aylescott  (in  West  Down)  and  Ilfracombe  late  of  Margaret  Burye,  deceased,  grandmother  of 
complainant  and  mother  of  defendant.  Mutilated.  Devon. 

16-22  John  CLEAMENT,  doctor  of  physic,  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Anthony  WYNGFELDE, 
knight,  and  Robert  WYNGFELDE,  knight,  their  son. 

(Continuation  of  File  1337,  No.  20.  The  said  Sir  Robert  pleads  that  the  premises  were  forfeited 
by  complainant’s  departure  beyond  seas  without  licence).  Mutilated.  Essex. 

23-25  William  CLEMENTT  v.  Henry  WYLLYAMS  and  others. 

Occupation  of  messuages  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Beckington  during  complainant’s  absence  in 
the  King’s  wars  beyond  seas.  Somerset. 

26-27  Maurice  CLENOKE,  parson  of  Gatcombe,  v.  George  HUSYE,  gentleman,  and  others,  his 
assigns. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Gatcombe  made  by  Lambert  Peche,  parson  of  Gatcombe,  when  married. 

Hants.  (I.W.) 

28  The  same  v.  the  same. 

(Draft  of  No.  26?)  Hants.  (I.W.) 


29  Thomas  COLEPEPER,  gentleman,  v.  Robert  CAMOCK. 

Manor  of  Kelvedon  Hall,  late  of  Thomas  Blenerhasset,  knight,  grandfather  of  Mary,  wife  of 
complainant.  Damaged.  Essex. 

30  John  COOPER,  knight,  v.  Thomas  WYLKES,  merchant  of  the  Staple  of  Calais,  and  the 
mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Actions  concerning  a sale  of  the  manors  of  Hodnell,  Old  Hodnell  and  Ascott.  Subpoena  and  certiorari. 
Damaged.  London,  Warwick. 

21-33  Humphrey  COTON  of  the  Boulde,  gentleman,  and  Anne,  his  wife,  v.  Agnes  HOGESON  and 
John,  her  son. 

Messuage  and  pasture  in  Great  and  Little  Loxley.  Answer  wanting.  Stafford. 

34  [Joan]  late  the  wife  of  John  COVENTRE  of  Westminster,  shoemaker,  v.  W’illiam  HYLL. 
Boots  and  shoes  supplied  for  the  siege  of  Boulogne  to  Thomas  Palmer,  knight,  of  whose  band 
defendant  was  captain.  Mutilated.  Middlesex. 


35 


The  same  v.  the  same. 

Divers  goods  supplied  in  like  manner. 


Middlesex. 


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36-40  Martin  COWPER  v John  THYNNE,  knight. 

Farm  called  Hill  Deverell,  demised  by  William  [Fitzalan],  late  earl  of  Arundel,  to  John,  brother  of 
complainant.  ’ \yn  Ts 

41-42  Henry  CRAMPE,  yeoman  v William  BOXER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Southweald  and  Shenleylate  of  Henry  Crampe,  deceased,  father 
of  complainant  and  of  Joan  wife  of  defendant.  Essex 

43-46  George  CREDE  v William  LONG  and  Henry  TOPP. 

Land  held  of  the  manor  of  Gillingham  by  Edward  Clement  alias  Browne.  Dorset. 

47-49  The  same  and  William  his  son  v John  WYLLYAMS  and  the  said  Edward. 

Action  on  a statute  merchant  given  by  Nicholas  Udale,  deceased,  for  a debt  since  paid.  See  File  1110, 
No.  21.  [Wilts  or  Dorset?] 


FILE  1343. 


1-2  William  COURTE  ( ?)  alias  Perye  v.  Robert  HAWKYNS  of  Crewkerne,  barber. 

Exaction  of  tithes  of  Estham  (i.e.  High  Ham)  by  defendant  when  not  in  orders,  by  the  procurement 
of  [William]  Barlowe,  late  bishop  of  Bath  and  Wells.  Mutilated.  Somers. 

3-6  John  CARRE  of  Nottingham  v.  Robert  BASPOLE. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  South  Elmham,  late  of  Richard  Carre,  deceased,  great-uncle  of  both  parties. 

Suffolk. 

7-8  Robert  CHESTER  v.  John  RECHE  of  Leiston. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Debenham.  Suffolk. 

9-14  Thomas  grandson  of  John  CHYRY  v.  John  CHER(R)YE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Great  Munden.  2 suits.  Herts. 

15-17  Edward,  son  of  Walter  CLARKE,  deceased,  v.  George  HORSMAN  and  Frances  his  wife, 

daughter  and  heir  of Tymperleye,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hynklesham  and  Hadley.  [Suffolk.] 

18-19  Peter  CLAYS  (Elyshe)  and  Elizabeth,  his  wife,  v.  Thomas,  son  of  Stephen  PONCHON 
(Punshon). 

Tenements  in  St.  Martin’s  and  St.  Bride’s,  Fleet  Street,  late  of  William  Sevton  and  Clemens  his 
wife,  formerly  Clemens  Sawle,  great-grandparents  of  complainant.  See  File  875,  No.  59.  London. 

20-21  Robert  COOKE  of  Whytstone  (i.e.  Wheston  near  Tideswell?)  v.  Philip  BERKER. 

Land  in  Tideswell  of  the  demise  of  Ingram  Clyfforde,  knight.  Derby. 

22-26  John  COCKSON  v.  Alice  KIRKE,  William  her  son,  Robert  STURDY VANT  alias  Tyler, 
Agnes  his  wife,  Thomas  ARCHER  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Donington-upon-Bain,  late  of  Robert  Brewer,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant. 

Lincoln. 

27-30  The  same  v.  the  same,  except  the  said  Agnes  and  Joan. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Donington,  late  of  Agnes  Cockson  deceased,  mother  of  complainant. 

Lincoln. 

31-33  Robert  COKER  of  Princes  Risborough,  husbandman  v.  John  HAMPDEN  of  Kimble,  esquire, 
son  of  William  Hampden. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hampden  of  the  demise  of  John  Hampden,  knight.  Buckingham. 

34-36  Alice  COLBYE  v.  Jane  BREWIS. 

Manor  of  Hawkers  and  Lynbourne  Mill  of  the  bequest  of  Thomas  Brewse,  knight,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainant,  and  of  Thomas,  late  husband  of  defendant.  ? 

37-40  Thomas  CONYERS,  esquire,  v.  John  TENAUNT  of  Bedale,  yeoman,  and  John  LEING  of 
Hackforth  in  Appleton  (?),  husbandman. 

Land  in  Askyue  (i.e.  Aiskew  in  Ainderby  Myers?)  late  of  John  (Henry)  Conyers,  deceased  father  of 
complainant.  York. 

41  Richard  CORNEWALL,  canon  of  Hereford,  v.  John  HERFFORD. 

Prebend  of  Inkberrow  of  the  demise  of  Rowland  Tayllour,  LL.D.,  since  deprived  and  deceased. 

Worcester. 


42  Stephen  COWPER  of  Chichester,  yeoman,  and  Stephen  COWPER  of  Tenterden,  tanner,  v. 
Bryan  JOHNSON,  and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  St.  Giles, Cripplegate,  Leigh,  Eastwood,  Plumstead,  Wateryng  (i.e.  Wakering  ?) 
and  Prittlewell,  late  of  John  Cowper  deceased,  uncle  of  complainants.  London,  Essex,  Kent. 

43  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Christopher  CRAKENTHROPP,  cf  Newbiggin,  Esquire  ? 

Money  payable  by  Thomas  Dalston  on  the  marriage  of  his  daughter  with  Henry,  son  of  complainant. 
Mutilated.  Westmorland. 

44-47  John  CRUSE  of  Liskeard,  executor  of  John  Bealbury,  v.  William  LOWER  of  St.  Winnow, 
gentleman. 

Plate  entrusted  to  defendant  by  deceased.  See  File  1103,  No.  32.  Cornwall. 

48-51  Richard  CURRY  v.  Thomas  MARRYS  of  Exeter. 

Rent  of  defendant’s  land  at  Bowden  in  Week  St.  Mary  of  the  grant  of  John  Marres.  Cornwall. 


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FILE  1344. 


1-2  CADWALADER  ap  Robert  of  London,  servingman,  v.  Richard  VYCHAN  and  others 
his  tenants-at-will. 

Detention  and  forgery  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Llanvllyn  or  Llanyollyn  (i.e. 
Lianuwchllyn  ?)  and  Dolgelly.  Merioneth. 

3 William  CALOWE  v.  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  Anthony  BARBYE,  esquire. 

Land  in  Holbeach  and  Whaplode.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

4 Leonard  CALVERD  of  Owlecootes  in  Craven  (cf.  Owlshawin  Gisburn)  v.  Richard  DANCER, 
clerk,  and  William  his  brother. 

Goods  of  Thomas  Calverd,  clerk,  brother  of  complainant,  who  died  in  the  said  William’s  house  in 
Gisburn.  York. 

5-6  John  CAPPER  of  London  v.  Ralph  BROKE. 

‘ Wichehouse  or  saltehouse  ’ in  Nantwich  of  the  demise  of  Roger  Partryche.  Chester. 


7 The  dean  and  chapter  of  CARLISLE  v.  John,  Edward  and  Roger  WARCOPPE. 

Lands  in- the; parish  {sic)  of  Rutter  belonging  to  the  hospital  of  St.  Nicholas  by  Carlisle.  Westm. 

8 Nicholas  CARTER  v.  Margaret  BRYNE  and  John  FREKE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Henstridge  bought  of  Freke.  Somers. 

9 Tristram  CARTER  of  St.  Katherine’s  by  the  Tower  and  Barbara  his  wife  v.  Godfrey  NICOLS, 
cobbler,  and  John  JOHNSON,  shoemaker,  both  of  London. 

Claims  on  goods  of  John  Jacobs,  deceased,  former  husband  of  the  said  Barbara,  whereof  com- 
plainants are  administrators.  Mutilated.  London. 

10  John  CARY,  parson  of  Linkenholt  v.  John  CHEYNEY  of  Woodhay,  co.  Berks,  ‘ who  shame- 
fully moordered  your  Lordeshipps  servante  gentle  Maister  Parrys.’ 

Claim  to  a lease  of  complainant’s  parsonage.  Hants. 

11  Thomas  CASELON  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Simon  Dygby,  gentleman,  and  for- 
merly of  Thomas  Gaynesforde,  esquire,  v.  William  CAWSTEN. 

Land  in  Oxted,  part  of  the  farm  of  Sunt,  of  the  gift  of  the  said  Gaynesford,  Surrey. 

12  John  CASSE  v.  John  PIRRY  and  Joyce  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Casse. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Woodrow  in  Hatfield  Broadoak,  late  of  Thomas  Casse,  deceased,  father  of  the. 
said  John  and  William  Casse.  Essex. 

13  William  CATIRBANKE  ( ?),  clerk,  v.  Thomas  BAWMFORD  of  Uttoxeter,  tanner. 

Tenement  in  Uttoxeter.  Stafford. 


14-15  Thomas  CHAFFYN  of  Mere,  gentleman,  v.  Elizabeth  (Margaret)  executrix  [and  late  the 
wife]  of  George  PERCYE. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  the  parsonage  of  Mere,  wherefrom  complainant  was  ejected  by  Thomas  Arundell, 
knight,  since  attainted.  Damaged.  Wilts. 

16  John  CHAPMAN,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  Allen  Chapman,  v.  Henry  CALTON  and 
Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Babraham.  Cambridge. 

17  The  same  v.  Nicholas  SMYTHE. 

Plate  entrusted  to  defendant  by  the  said  Allen.  [Cambridge.] 

18  Richard  CHYDY[OK  ?],  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Walter  At  Wood, 
deceased,  v.  Margaret,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Furse. 

Legacy  to  the  said  Anne  from  John  Reymond,  her  father,  whose  widow  and  executrix  took  to  husband 
the  said  Furse.  Mutilated.  


19-21  Thomas  son  and  heir  of  James  CHYNOWETH  v.  Thomas  RETYN,  gentleman,  and  George 
WATTERTON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Penbuthyneowe,  exchanged  with  Richard  Chapell,  since  deceased,  for  entailed 
lands  in  Trelidgwith  (Treglyswith),  both  in  Constantine,  the  latter  being  supposed  to  be  held  in  fee 
simple.  Cornwall. 

22  Henry  CHYVERTON,  gentleman,  v.  Elizabeth  TOLCARN. 

Plate  ( described ) entrusted  to  defendant  by  John  Tolcarn  of  North  Petherwin,  gentleman,  and  bought 
by  complainant.  Cornwall,  Devon. 

23  Adlard,  Henry  and  Joan  CLARE,  v.  Walter  CLARE,  their  father,  and  Roger  WELLES. 

Legacy  of  Roger  Dowce  of  Hainton,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  Lincoln. 

24  Richard  CLERKE  of  Shrewsbury  (?),  burgess,  v.  Thomas  DAVYS  of  Coyne. 

Testoons  and  groats  delivered  to  complainant  and  accounted  for  by  him  in  bargains  of  cattle,  the 
value  of  the  coins  having  been  twice  diminished  by  proclamation  meanwhile.  [Salop  ?] 

25-26  Thomas  CLERKE  v.  Laurence  STEPHEN  and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Clerke. 
Goods  of  William  Clerke,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  and  brother  of  the  said  Robert.  

27  William,  son  and  heir  of  William  CLOPTON,  esquire,  v.  Richard  SYMONDES. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Clopton  Ryen  Clyfforde  (in  Stratford-on-Avon),  Hatton  (in 
Hampton  Lucy),  Teretford  (?)  and  Bridgetown  (opposite  Stratford).  Damaged.  Warw. 

28  George  COCKET  v.  Thomas  SMYTHE,  yeoman. 

Hindering  William  Cocket,  brother  of  complainant,  from  letting  a messuage  at  Langton  as  his 
attorney.  Lincoln. 

29  William  COLLARD  of  Potterspury,  yeoman  v.  James  SKOTT. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Denshanger  obtained  in  exchange  from  Henry 
Skott.  N’hamp. 


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30  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Edmund  COLLES  of  Shrewsbury  and  of  Anne  Churcheyard  his  wife. 
Petition  for  a commission  to  inquire  as  to  a declaration  obtained  from  the  said  Edmund  on  his 
deathbed  by  Alice  Foster,  his  second  wife,  that  complainant  was  not  born  in  wedlock.  Mutilated. 

Salop. 

31  William  COLLYN  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Nicholas  COLLYN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Okley.  Mutilated.  Warw. 

32-25  Thomas  COLWELL  of  Hitchin  v.  John  GARDYNER  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Saffron  Walden  (Walden  Audley)  and  Littlebury,  late  of  John  Colwell,  deceased, 
brother  of  complainant.  Essex. 

36-37  John,  son  and  heir  of  Humphrey  CONYNGESBY,  esquire,  and  Robert  CONYNGESBY,  his 
guardian  by  royal  grant,  v.  Oliver  BRYGGER,  Richard  LEWCE,  clerk,  claiming  to  be  feoffee 
to  uses,  and  others. 

Seizure  of  deeds  from  the  manor-house  of  Neen  Sollars.  Salop. 

38  Mary  COOKE  v.  Thomas  CLARKE. 

Breach  of  a contract  of  marriage,  and  refusal  to  share  the  profits  of  a bargain  of  the  manor  of  Powers 
Hall  (in  Witham)  obtained  by  complainant’s  help.  Essex. 

39  Rose  CORNEWALL  v.  John  LYNSEY,  executor  of  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Christopher 
Moryez,  knight. 

Lease  by  the  prior  of  St.  Mary  Spital  of  a house  and  garden  in  St.  Botolph’s  [Bishopsgate].  London. 
40-43  Thomas  COTIS  (Cottes),  gentleman,  v.  William  BASSETT,  esquire. 

Annuities  charged  on  the  manor  of  Blore  by  defendants  and  William  Bassett,  knight,  his  father. 

Stafford. 

44-48  John  COTTON  v.  Thomas  COTTON. 

Messuage,  barn  and  land  at  Cotton  Bridge  in  Kingsbury,  late  of  Ralph  Cotton  ancestor  executor  of 
both  parties.  Pedigrees  given.  Warw. 

49  John  COURTENAY,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  Giles  GRAYNFYLDE,  Margaret  his  wife,  Ralph 
COOCHE,  and  Jane  his  wife  v.  John  GODOLPHYN,  esquire,  uncle  of  the  female  complainants, 
and  James,  his  son. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Trengove  (in  Constantine),  Pellawyn,  Prospidneck  (in  Sithney),  Anhell  (in 
Truro?),  Tretharrape,  Car[l]igham  (i.e.  Carleen  in  Sithney),  Bosseghan  (in  St.  Anthony-in-Meneage), 
Bosworles,  Trembleath,  Chyrose  (in  Breage),  Gwenna  (in  Breage),  Trenowth  (in  Mabe),  Redruth, 
Trevithick  (in  St.  Columb  Major),  and  the  borough  of  Helston  late  of  Richard  Trengoffe  of  Nans, 
deceased,  father  of  the  female  complainants.  Cornw. 

50  William  COURTMYLL,  curate  of  the  parish  of  Fawnwyche  ( rectius  Swanwyche,  i.e.  Swanage  ?) 
v.  John  POOLE,  farmer  of  the  parsonage  of  Fanwich. 

Fees  for  performing  divine  service.  Dorset. 

51-52  John  COWPER,  citizen  and  fishmonger,  of  London  v.  Thomas  FULLWOOD  and  John 
BEANE. 

Money  and  goods  of  complainant  obtained  from  Andrew  Prynce,  his  servant,  at  Lowestoft,  when 
frantic  after  a blow  on  the  head.  Suffolk. 

53-54  J°hn  CRESCEYE  v,  Margery,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  LEVESEY. 

Messuage  and  land  in  East  Markham  demised  by  complainant  in  return  for  board.  See  File  1295, 
No.  67.  Notts. 

55  John  CROOKE  v.  William  SMYTH. 

Part  price  of  cattle.  

56  John  CUDWORTH  of  Thurgoland,  yeoman,  v.  John  REYNEY  and  Thomas  CUDWORTH 
of  Thurgoland. 

Tenement  called  Smithley  in  Wombwell,  of  the  entail  of  John  Hawle,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

York. 

57  Thomas  CUMBERFORD,  esquire,  v.  William  BABYNGTON,  esquire,  and  Anthony,  his  son 
and  heir  apparent. 

Land  in  Tynmour  (i.e.  Tamhorn  ?)  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Cumberford,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Stafford . 

58  John  CURWEN,  esquire,  v.  JEVAN  ap  Jevan  and  Howell  DAKYN,  yeomen,  both  of  Came, 
co.  Montgomery. 

Detention  of  mares  entrusted  to  defendant,  who  was  to  take  one-third  of  their  colts,  and  of  deeds 
relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Kidlington.  Oxford. 

FILE  1345. 

1 Robert  DADE  of  Great  Thornham,  in  Suffolk,  executor  of  Robert  Warren  of  Sturton,  co. 
Suffolk,  v.  John  SHELTON,  knight,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Shelton  and  Fritton.  Norfolk. 

2 Annes,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  DAGGAR  v.  Thomas  WEBBE. 

Messuage  and  land  held  of  the  manor  of  Langridge.  Somerset. 

3 Robert  DAKEN  v.  Oliver  and  Alice  BUXTONS,  executors  of  Richard  Buxtons. 

Money  promised  on  complainant’s  marriage  with  Elizabeth  Buxtons,  natural  daughter  of  the  said 
Richard. 

4 Valentine  DALE,  advocate  in  the  court  of  Arches,  son  and  heir  of  John  Dale,  v.  Robert 
SMYTH. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Sarson  in  Amport  (Savageston)  and  lands  in  Monkston 
and  Abbot’s  Ann.  Answer  in  File  1347,  No.  9.  Hants. 


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5-8  John  DAMPORTE  (Davenport),  esquire,  attendant  on  William  [Herbert],  earl  of  Pembroke, 
Katherine  his  wife,  Peter  SCAKERLEY  (Shakerley),  and  Elizabeth,  his  wife,  v.  Randolph 
MAYNWARYNG  of  Peover,  knight,  father  of  the  female  complainants,  and  Ralph 
LEYCESTRE,  knight. 

Alienation  contrary  to  promise  of  lands  called  Badeley,  Fadeley,  Swanneley,  Wartington,  and 
Old  Whittington.  Chester. 

g Arthur  DARCY,  knight,  v.  Thomas  SHYERS  and  Richard  HANCOCKE. 

Land  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Sawley.  See  File  1213.  No.  3.  York. 

10  Hugh  DAVID,  clerk,  v.  (Rice)  Llewelyn  APRICE  and  others. 

Price  of  corn,  rent,  and  other  debts.  Cardigan. 

n-13  John  DAVIES  v.  Ralph  HANNAM,  yeoman. 

Cottage  and  land  held  of  deft’s  manor  of  Evercreech.  Somerset. 

Thomas  DAVIS  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  John  Whitterige,  citizen  and  merchant  of  London,  on  a bond  for  arbitration.  Corpus 
cum  causa.  London. 

15  Hugh  DAVYES  v.  MORYS  and  DAVID  ap  Owen  ap  Meredith. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage,  barn  and  land  at  Ryll  (i.e.,  Reilth?)  in  Mainstone. 

Salop. 

16-17  John  DAVYS  v.  JOHN  ap  Griffith  ap  Hoell  ap  Dicus. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Mold  (Mollesdale).  Mutiliated.  Flint. 

18  Giles  DAWBENEY  and  William  MARYETT,  executors  of  Thomas  Bonyfaunt,  v.  Robert 
DAVYSON. 

Action  concerning  messuages  and  gardens  in  Southwark  demised  to  the  said  Bonyfaunt  by  Agnes 
Wryght.  Injunction.  Mutilated.  Surrey. 

19-21  Henry  DAWBENEY,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  HUNTE,  parson  of  Sharrington. 

Removal  of  books  and  ornaments  ( described ) from  the  church  of  Sharrington,  whereof  complainant 
is  patron.  Norfolk. 

22  John  DAWES  of  London,  grocer,  v.  John,  son  and  executor  of  John  BATENAR  of  Lewes,  co. 
Sussex,  mercer,  and  Thomas  FOSTER,  under-sheriff  of  Warwick. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  partly  satisfied  in  money,  goods,  and  assignment  of  other  debts. 

Warwick. 

23-24  John  DAWSON  v.  the  bailiffs  of  LUDLOW,  and  John  ALSAP  and  Walter  TAYLOUR, 
late  bailiffs. 

Action  arising  out  of  a seizure  of  square  tin  salts,  which  defts.  claim  to  have  been  exposed  for  sale 
without  being  duly  marked.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  [Salop.] 

25  Thomas  DAYE,  receiver  to  George  [Day],  bishop  of  Chichester,  v.  John  SKORY,  late 
‘ usurped  ’ bishop. 

Action  on  a bond  for  the  income  of  the  bishopric,  whereof  payment  was  suspended  by  the  Queen’s 
letters  patent.  Bishopric  of  Chichester. 

26  John  DEAN,  parson  of  Binfield,  v.  John  MALTUS. 

Dilapidations  of  the  parsonage,  whereof  deft,  claims  a lease  at  an  unduly  low  rent.  Berks. 

27  George  DEANE  of  Great  Dunmow,  tailor,  v.  John  SAFFULL,  yeoman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  called  the  Swan,  and  land  in  Great  Dunmow. 

Essex. 

28  Richard  DEANE  v.  William  SYMON  of  Fordham,  husbandman, his  wife,  and 

Geoffrey  MASCALL,  husbandman. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Bergholt,  late  of  Isabel  Deane,  deceased,  grandmother  of  complainant. 

Essex. 

29-32  Nevill  son  and  heir  of  Henry  DELAHAYE,  gentleman  v.  Thomas  ROYDON,  esquire  [and 
William  his  son  ?] 

Manors  of  Wateringbury,  Chart,  and  Fowlkes,  and  lands  in  Wateringbury,  Mereworth,  East  and 
West  Mailing,  East  and  West  Peckham,  Yalding,  Nettlestead,  Brenchley,  Capel,  Tudeley,  Pembury 
and  Teston,  of  the  demise  of  Henry,  late  abbot  of  St.  Mary  Graces,  and  his  convent.  Mutilated. 

Kent. 

33_36  William  DENE  v.  Sylvester  (sic),  late  the  wife  of  John  BUTTLER,  knight,  and  administratrix 
of  his  goods. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Stoke  held  of  the  manor  of  Hawkesbury.  Worcester. 

37  William  DENYS  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Philip  DENYS. 

Manor  of  Otterton  and  half  the  manors  of  Spreton,  Sourton  and  Bowerseley  (i.e.  Bowsleigh  in 
Bratton  Clovelly?).  Devon. 

38  Edward,  grandson  of  Thomas  DERBY,  deceased,  v.  Thomas  BARNES,  gentleman. 

Lands  (described)  held  of  deft’s  manor  of  Soham.  Cambridge. 

39-40  James  DEY  v.  James  BRIGG. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  the  manor  of  Sale,  on  which  complainant  has  spent  money  at  deft’s 
request.  Norfolk. 

41-42  Robert  DEY  of  Gransden,  labourer,  v.  William  RYCHARDSON  of  Caldecote,  husbandman. 
Legacy  (described)  of  John  Dey  of  Caldecote,  husbandman,  father  of  complainant,  whose  executor 
deft.  is.  Cambridge. 

43-44  Richard  DICKYNSON  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  John  DOCKW(E)RAY. 
Tenement  in  Fulbourn,  late  of  John  Ware,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Anne.  Cambridge. 


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45  Edward  DOCKRELL  and  Ursula,  his  wife,  administratrix  of  the  goods  of  [Margaret]  . . . 
v.  Thomas  and  John,  sons  and  executors  of  William  MYLLYS  of  Sou[th]am[pton], 

Moiety  of  a ship  and  wine  [formerly  of]  ? Anthony  Guydott,  knight.  Mutililated.  [Hants], 

46-48  Maude  DREWE  v.  Robert  FULFORD,  esquire,  James  MORTYMER  his  servant,  and 
John  MYLL. 

Loan  of  plough  gear  from  complainant’s  house  at  Newton  St.  Cyres.  Devon. 

49  ...  DUDERIGE  v.  John  FELD 

Lands  in  Mynsterwor[th].  Damaged.  [Gloucester], 

50-53  Gregory,  son  and  heir  of  Newell  DURGES  v.  Thomas  COKH. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  St.  Peter  of  Mancrofte  and  St.  John,  [Norwich]. 
Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

54  Robert  DYKENSON  of  Misterton,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  CALTON  (Colton)  of  Clayworth 

Price  of  goods  sold  by  John  Dykenson,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Nottingham. 

55  Nicholas  DYLLON  v.  Thomas  INCLEDON. 

Suppression  of  a copy  whereby  John  Seintleger,  knight,  demised  half  a pasture  in  Ilfracombe  to 
both  parties  jointly  with  Urith,  wife  of  complainant.  Devon. 

56  John  DYMOCKE  v.  Thomas  GREENE,  late  under-sheriff  of  Suffolk. 

Money  obtained  of  John  Brend  of  Westleton  in  execution  for  a debt  due  to  complainant. 

Suffolk. 

57-58  William  DYREHAM  of  Truro,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  VICTOR. 

Messuages  and  land  held  of  the  Queen’s  manor  of  Tybesta  in  Creed.  (Deft,  states  that  tenures 
require  to  be  renewed  every  seven  years).  Cornwall. 


FILE  1346. 

1-2  John  DANNELL  (Danyell)  of  Messing,  esquire,  v.  Adam  RAYNOR,  Robert  CLOOBER 
Richard,  servant  to  George  FOSTER,  and  others. 

Cutting  and  carrying  timber  in  Great  Birch  and  Easthorpe  (No.  2 is  an  answer  by  George  Forster). 

Essex. 

3-4  John  DANYELL  v.  John  STONE,  parson  of  Sutton  Bingham,  and  Richard  SOPER. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Sutton  Bingham.  Somerset. 

5 Arthur  DARCYE,  knight,  and  Mary  his  wife  v.  Hugh  PARTRYGE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  chantry  lands  in  Thornbury,  Oldbury,  Moreton,  Wilford,  Kington 
(Kyngeston)  and  Tockington,  late  of  Miles  Partryge,  knight,  brother  of  defendant,  attainted  of 
felony.  See  Calendar  of  Patent  Rolls,  Edward  VI,  Vol.  v.  p.  191.  Gloucester. 

6 Edward  DAVIES  v.  Robert  LEWES  and  Hugh  BOCHER  of  Gresford,  co  Denbigh. 

Tenements  and  gardens  in  Shrewsbury.  Salop. 

7 John  DAVY  v.  William  HOLBEK  and  Mary  his  wife. 

Refused  to  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  and  garden  in  Kingston-upon-Hull.  York. 

8 John  DAWNSEY,  esquire,  v.  Bartholomew  DAWNSEY. 

Crown  lease  of  the  manor  of  Marlow  mortgaged  to  defendants.  Mutilated.  [Buckingham.] 

9-15  John  DAWSON  of  East  Leake,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  CARTEWRIGHT,  William 
SKYNNER  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Basingfield  in  West  Bridgeford,  late  of  William  Dawson,  deceased.  (No.  14 
is  a certificate  signed  by  J.  Chaworth  and  others  that  a seizure  of  goods  at  Gamston  has  been 
compromised  before  them.)  Notts. 

16-18  Nicholas  DAYE  v.  the  mayor  and  bailiffs  of  OXFORD,  and  John  WATE  and  others,  all 
of  Oxford. 

Actions  for  assault  and  obstruction  of  a watercourse  at  the  King's  weir  in  Oxford,  wherein  com- 
plainant is  prejudiced  as  tenant  to  George  Owen,  esquire,  who  claims  a meadow  called  ' Portemede  ’ 
alias  ‘ Portmanhethe  ’ against  the  city7  in  right  of  his  manor  of  Wolvercote.  Oxford. 

19-22  Nicholas  DAYLOND  (Darland)  alias  Lane/of  Honiton,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  MENYFE, 
of  Awliscombe,  butcher. 

Money  promised  by  defendant  in  marriage  with  Alice,  his  daughter.  Devon. 

23-24  William  DEAKEN,  guardian  of  Susan  ap  Hoell,  v.  HUMPHREY  ap  John  ap  Jevan. 

Lands  in  Mathrafal,  late  of  John  ap  Hoell,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Humphrey.  Montg. 

25-26  William  DENES  v.  William  SALYSBURY  and  James  OLYVER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  garden  in  Barnstaple,  and  of  a rent  of  wax,  honey, 
raisins,  and  pepper  reserved  on  chantry  lands  there.  Devon. 

27  Maurice  DENYS,  knight,  v.  Richard  WHALLY,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Tanton  ( i.e . Staunton?),  Whatton  and  Hawksworth. 

Notts 

28-32  John,  son  and  heir  of  Joan  DOCKER  v.  John  HERCYE  (Hersey),  knight,  and  William 
WHYTE,  husbandman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  East  and  West  Retford  (Stretforde)  and 
Babworth.  Notts. 

33  John  DODYNGTON  of  London,  gentleman,  and  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the 

wife  of  Edward  Stretburye  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  FEELDE,  gentleman. 
Advowson  of  the  church  of  Lutton  with  Washingley,  for  which  the  said  Stretburye  found  the 
purchase-money.  Northampton. 


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34  John  DOTSON  v.  Harvey  FAIRCHYLD. 

Slander  at  Bodmin  sessions  concerning  complainant’s  conduct  as  constable.  Cornwall. 

35-37  William  DRURY  of  Aisthorpe,  son  and  heir  of  William  Drury,  v.  William,  son  and  heir  of 
Henry  DRURY. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Fillingham,  late  of  Henry  Drury,  deceased,  brother  of  the  said  William  the 
elder  and  Henry.  Lincoln. 

38-41  John  DUDRUDGE  v.  John  SPERKE. 

Promise  of  a year’s  maintenance  for  complainant  and  Isabel  his  wife,  daughter  of  defendant,  in 
defendant’s  house  at  Dittisham.  Devon. 

42-45  Richard  DUNNE,  clerk,  and  others,  freeholders  of  Willen,  v.  William,  son  of  John 
[MORDAUNT],  Lord  Mordaunt. 

Enclosure  of  the  driftway  to  complainants'  common  in  the  said  Lord  Mordaunt’s  manor  of  Widen. 
Demurrer  for  insufficiency  overruled..  Buckingham. 

46-48  Thomas  DUTTON,  gentleman,  and  Mary  his  wife,  v.  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  TAYLOUR. 
Goods  of  the  said  Robert,  whose  executors  complainants  are.  Gloucester. 

49-51  William  DYRDOO  and  others  v.  John  MATHEWE,  William  KNAPLOCKE  and  John 
STONE. 

Cottages  and  lands  in  the  Queen’s  manor  of  Gillingham.  See  File  975,  No.  94.  Dorset. 

52-55  Christopher  DYSMARS  v.  William  CHATTERTON. 

Composition  of  a debt  to  Edmund  Chatterton,  esquire,  father-in-law  of  complainant,  and  father  of 
defendant.  D.  IX,  12.  [Wilts.] 

56  -60  Christopher  DYSMARS,  clerk  of  the  peace,  v.  Robert  HUNGERFORD,  esquire,  sheriff. 

Fees  due  for  prisoners  {named)  delivered  from  Fisherton  gaol.  2 suits  D.  XIV,  10.  Wilts. 

61  -62  The  same  v.  James  STUMPE,  knight,  son  and  executor  of  Widiam  Stumpe,  esquire,  sheriff. 

Do.  Wilts. 

63  Christopher  DYSMARS  v.  [Thomas  WHYTE]. 

Bond  for  arbitration  concerning  a messuage  in  Winterbourne  Monkton.  Mutilated.  See  Files  1117. 
No.  45;  1213,  No.  88.  Wilts. 

64-65  John  DYSON,  clerk,  servant  to  William  Benson,  late  dean  of  Westminster,  v.  Hugh  LATYMER, 
Rowland  TAILOUR,  and  others,  executors  of  the  said  Benson. 

Expenses  of  the  said  Benson’s  household  at  the  parsonage  of  Flendon.  Detailed  account  annexed. 

Middlesex. 


FILE  1347. 

1-4  Thomas  DALE  v.  John,  great-grandson  and  heir  of  John  WYBUNBURYE. 

Reviver,  on  deft’s  coming  of  age,  of  a suit  for  the  manor  of  Brynshalle  and  messuages,  land, 
and  rent  in  Wvbunburv,  Nantwich,  Checkley,  Swettenham,  Bridgemere  (Brygemor)  and  Adderley. 
D.  XIV,  6.  ' Chester,  Salop. 

5-7  Valentine  DALE,  an  advocate  of  the  Court  of  Arches,  v.  Thomas  BRUYN,  David  ap  Llewelyn 
LLOYD,  and  GRIFFITH  ap  Hoell. 

Leases  of  the  parsonage  of  Llandissell  made  by  Stephen  Grene,  late  parson,  since  deprived  for 
marriage.  [Cardigan.] 

8 The  same  v.  John  PRYNE. 

Profits  of  lands  in  Yatton  claimed  by  deft,  in  payment  for  a debt  of  John  Dale,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Rejoinder  only.  Somerset. 

9 The  same  v.  Robert  SMITHE. 

[Answer  to  File  1345,  No.  4.)  [Hants.] 

10-11  John  and  William  DAMARY,  Thomas  DAMARY  of  Latton,  Nicholas  DAMARY,  and 
Egewyn  and  Eleanor  DAMARY  of  Bevington,  v.  Richard  BRANT. 

Legacies  of  William  Damary,  husbandman,  father  of  complainants,  and  of  Margery  his  wife  and 
executrix,  afterwards  wife  of  deft.  Wilts,  Warw. 

12  Alice  DAMSELL  v.  John  CURTES  of  Horsley,  co.  Gloucester,  husbandman. 

Deeds  entrusted  to  deft,  concerning  tenements  in  the  manor  {sic)  of  Hankerton,  Chedglow,  and 
Crudwell.  Wilts. 

13-15  Leonard  DANETT  v.  William  NEALE  of  Stivichall  (Stycholl). 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Little  Park  Street,  Coventry.  Warw. 

16-18  Nicholas  DANYELL  of  Crediton  (Kyrton),  co.  Devon,  clerk,  v.  John  CHAPELL,  yeoman. 
Seizure  of  household  goods  ( described ) from  complainant’s  house  at  St.  Teath.  (Deft,  states  that 
complainant  was  parson  of  St.  Teath,  but  deprived  for  marriage.)  Cornw. 

19-21  Arthur  DARCY,  knight,  v.  Thomas  TALBOTT,  knight,  son  and  heir  of  Edmund  Talbott, 
esquire,  and  others. 

Ground  called  Robinson’s  Close  alias  Angrom,  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Gisburn.  See  File  1213, 
No.  6.  York. 

22-23  Arthur  DARCYE,  knight,  v.  George  and  Francis  GAY(0)LE  (Gaill). 

Manor  and  grange  of  Achum  (i.e.,  Acomb?)  in  Rufforth.  York. 

24  Thomas  DARELL  and  John  COBNOTTE  (?)  v.  Thomas  COWSTOCKE,  servant  of 
Thomas  Michell. 

Administration  of  the  will  of  Edward  Markwyke  of  Hamsey,  whose  executors  were  complainants 
and  the  said  Michell.  Sussex. 


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25-26  Bartholomew,  Thomas,  William  and  Jarmyne  DAUNCE  v.  John  DAUNCE,  their  elder 
brother. 

Non-payment  of  legacies  of  William  Daunce,  esquire,  father  of  all  parties,  out  of  the  issue  of  the 
manor  of  Cassiobury,  and  forfeiture  of  a lease  of  warrens  in  Letcombe  Regis  whereof  complainants 
have  the  reversion.  Herts.,  Berks. 

27  John  DAVERS,  gentleman,  v.  Robert  BARFOTE,  gentleman. 

Manor  of  Shackerstone  (Shaxton),  late  of  John  Davers,  gentleman,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Leics. 

28  DAVID  ap  Howell  v.  Howell  ap  David  DICUS  and  others. 

Tenements  in  Llangwnadle  and  Aberdaron  of  the  entail  of  David  ap  Jevan  apDicus,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Carnarvon. 

29  DAVID  ap  Rees  v.  JOHN  ap  Robert. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Trevyn  {i.e.  Tre-Evan)  late  of  Rees  ap  Jevan,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Denbigh. 

30  DAVID  ap  [Hoell]  ap  David  v.  Henry  MATHEWE  and  Katherine  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  . . sen.  Mutilated.  Glamorgan. 

31  Jevan  DAVID  ap  Rice  v.  RITHERCH  ap  David  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Llanbadarn  Vawr  late  of  Engharad  verch  Jevan,  deceased,  mother  of 
complainant.  Cardigan. 

32  DAVID  ap  Howell  of  London,  waterman,  v.  Gwillim  THOMAS  and  HOWELL  ap  Gwillim. 

Land  in  Llanbeder  acquired  of  Howell  ap  Gwillim  Lewys.  Radnor. 

33  Edward  DAVY  v.  Robert  GARRET. 

Price  of  a yoke  of  oxen  bought  on  deft’s  behalf.  

34-35  Isabel  DAVYE  v.  John  LEWGEY  (Lowgey)  and  Elizabeth  (Joan)  his  wife. 

Land  in  Mapledurham,  late  of  John  Sparhawke  of  Purley,  co.  Berks,  husbandman,  deceased,  father 
of  complainant.  Oxford. 

36-38  The  same  v.  the  same  and  William  HOWSE,  son  of  the  said  Elizabeth  by  William  Howse, 
her  former  husband.  Oxford. 

39  Simon,  George  and  William  DAWSON  v.  Richard  ALMOND  alias  Almo  their  stepfather. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  gavelkind  lands  in  Marden,  late  of  John  Dawsonne,  deceased,  father 
of  complainants.  Kent. 

40  George  [DAY],  bishop  of  Chichester,  the  Queen’s  almoner,  v.  John  BYKER  of  Nackington, 
husbandman. 

Debt  due  to  James  Hale,  knight,  who  drowned  himself  in  the  common  river  in  the  liberties  of 
Canterbury.  Mutilated.  Kent. 

41  The  same  v.  Robert  CHILDERHOWSE. 

Horses  of  the  said  Sir  James.  Kent. 

42-44  Nicholas  DENBAWDE  of  Cornwood  v.  John  CHUBBE  of  Ugborough. 

Action  on  a bond  given  on  behalf  of  William  Rede  of  Hanger,  deceased.  Devon. 

45-48  Thomas  DENNYS,  clerk,  v.  John  RICHMAN. 

Seizure  of  tithe  corn  belonging  to  complainant’s  parsonage  of  Fetcham  (Fletcham).  2 answers. 
See  D.  XII,  14.  Surrey. 

49-50  Walter  DENYS  (Dynys),  knight,  v.  Robert  TAYLLOUR  alias  ap  Ryce. 

Crown  lease  of  the  manor  of  Weston.  Somers. 

51  William  DERRY  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Harry  and  administratrix  of 
his  goods,  v.  Elizabeth,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  HARRY,  father  of  the  said 
William. 

Moiety  of  leasehold  land  in  Loddiswell  promised  to  the  said  Joan  on  her  marriage  with  the  said 
William  Harry.  Devon 

52-53  James  DEY  v.  Richard  BULWER. 

Cattle  entrusted  to  deft.  Norfolk. 

54  Thomas  DOBBYS  of  Canterbury,  yeoman  v.  Anthony  AUCHER,  knight,  resident  at  Calais, 
and  James  AUCHER  and  others,  his  tenants. 

Occupation  of  the  rectory  of  Eastry  in  contempt  of  an  order  of  the  King’s  and  Queen’s  Bench. 

Kent. 

55-56  Simon  DOBLE,  husbandman  v.  William  BROWNE,  gentleman. 

Tenement  in  the  King’s  manor  of  Lydeard.  (Deft,  pleads  that  the  demise  to  complainant  was  by 
an  unauthorized  official.)  Somers. 

57  Owen  DODDE  v.  Ralph  HASSOWE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hankelow  of  the  demise  of  Robert  Huxley.  Chester. 

58  Francis  Hynde,  esquire,  and  others,  for  themselves,  and  all  freeholders  of  the  manor  of 
DODDINGTON,  and  William  Walbott  and  others  for  themselves  and  all  oopyholders  of 
the  same,  v.  William  STEWARD  and  others  of  Ely,  Gilbert  and  Edward  KYNNEWORTH 
of  Downham,  and  Robert  DYNNESDALE  and  Thomas  HAMMOND  of  Manea. 

Right  of  pasture,  and  cutting  pasture  and  wood  in  Stony  Fen  and  Block  Fen  (the  latter  now  in 
Manea).  Cambridge. 

59-60  John  DONNE  of  Southwark,  innholder,  v.  Thomas  TURNER  and  Matthew  DOD,  husband- 
men. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Newtown  (‘  the  newtowne  of  Cadeuin  ’)  late  of  Mores  ap  Edward,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainant.  Mont. 


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61-63  Matthew  DORYNGTON  of  Stafford,  mercer,  v.  Richard,  son  of  Ralph  AUDYENCE. 
Messuage  and  land  at  Cowley  in  Gnosall,  late  of  Robert  Doryngton,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Stafford. 

64-65  John  son  of  Robert  DOUGHTIE,  deceased  v.  Thomas  and  John  HARWELL. 

Land  in  Duddlewick  (in  Stottesden)  of  the  demise  of  Thomas,  late  abbot  of  Shrewsbury.  Salop. 

66  Baldwin  DOWCE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Anthony  Hah,  v.  John  COCKES. 

Parsonage  of  Heckforde  (i.e.,  Heckfield?)  of  the  demise  of  the  warden  and  scholars  of  New  College 
('  St.  Marye  Colledge  of  Winchester  ’),  Oxford.  Hants. 

67  Thomas  DRAX,  esquire,  v.  John  HAGLEYE. 

Meadow  in  Darfield,  late  of  Thomas  Drax,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  York. 

68-70  William  DRAYCOTES  of  Market  Rasen,  shoemaker,  v.  William  MOLLINSON 
(Monston),  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Camthorpe  (Canthorpe),  Thornton  [le-Moor],  and  Owersby,  demised  to 
Thomas  Draycottes,  grandfather  of  complainant,  by  the  prior  and  convent  of  Royston.  D.  XII,  16. 

Lincoln. 

71  Maude  DREWE  v.  Robert  FULFORDE,  James  MORTYMER,  his  servant,  and  John  MILL. 
Loan  of  plough-gear  from  her  house  at  Newton  St.  Cyres.  See  File  1345,  No.  46.  Devon. 

72-73  Leonard  DRURY  and  his  mother  v.  William  DRURY. 

Lands  late  held  in  borough  English  of  the  manor  of  Fillingham  by  John  Drury,  deceased  grand- 
father of  both  parties.  Lincoln. 

74  Peter  DUKKET  of  Broughton  Astley  v.  Geoffrey  (George)  WYLFYTH. 

Money  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  Alice,  daughter  of  deft.  Leic. 

75  Humphrey  DYCKYNS  v.  Ralph  SANDES  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Wolverley  (Woverley)  late  held  of  the  chapter  of  Worcester  by  Hugh  Ward 
and  Ellen  his  wife.  Worc. 

76  Thomas  DYE  v.  Maude  LLOYD  of  Daywall  (in  Whittington),  and  Thomas  LLOYD,  son 
and  heir  of  Roger  ap  Hugh  of  the  same,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  land  in  Ifton  and  Wigginton  (both  in  St.  Martin’s).  Salop. 

77- 78  William  DYGHTON  of  Grantham,  co.  Lincoln,  v.  Peter  DYGHTON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  croft  in  Wakefield,  late  of  William  Dyghton,  deceased, 
father  of  both  parties.  York. 

78- 81  John  DYSON,  clerk,  v.  John  CANTERELL  and  Alice,  his  wife. 

Money  and  household  goods  ( described ) entrusted  by  complainant  to  Cicely,  his  mother,  who  died 
in  defts’  house  at  Glascote  in  Tamworth.  Warw. 

FILE  1348. 

1-5  John  EDBROKE,  v.  Giles  HYLLYNG,  vicar  of  Winsford,  and  John  TYBBE,  clerk. 

Annuity  granted  by  the  said  Hyllyng  to  the  said  Tybbe,  and  by  him  assigned  to  complainant. 

[Somers.] 

6-7  John  EDBROKE  of  Winsford,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Ellen  Atkyns  of  the  same, 
deceased,  v.  John  WYNDHAM,  knight,  and  George  VERNEY,  vicar  of  Whytherage  (i.e., 
Withypool  ?). 

Detention  by  the  said  Sir  John  of  a bond  for  100  ‘ owlde  angelles  ’ entrusted  to  the  said  vicar 
by  the  said  Ellen.  Somers. 

8-9  John  EDERIGE  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Symondes,  gentleman  v. 
Griffon  AMERADETHE. 

Erection  of  a mill  in  Thorverton  in  prejudice  of  the  dean  and  chapter  of  Exeter’s  mills,  to  which 
the  tenants  owe  suit.  Devon. 

10  Anthony  EDMONDE,  Thomas  LOVENDEN,  Eleanor  his  wife,  John  AUSTEN,  and  Agnes 
his  wife,  v.  Adlard  WELBY,  gentleman. 

Lands  in  the  Queen’s  manor  of  Gedney,  late  of  William  Chater,  deceased,  father  of  the  female 
complainants,  and  of  Margaret  mother  of  the  said  Anthony.  Lincoln. 

11  William  EDMUNDES  of  Wimborne  Minster,  co.  Dorset,  cordwainer,  v.  Hugh  HUGMAN. 

Lands  in  the  manor  of  Christchurch  Twynham,  late  of  Richard  Edmundes,  deceased,  uncle  of 
complainant.  Hants. 

12  EDWARD  ap  Rise  of  Norwich,  yeoman,  v.  THOMAS  ap  Jevan  ap  Rise,  Alice  his  wife,  and 
Richard  ap  Griffith. 

One-third  of  a messuage  and  land  in  St.  Asaph  (Llanelwyn)  late  of  Rise  ap  Griffith,  deceased, 
father  of  complainant.  Flint. 

13  Henry  EDWARD  of  Lelant,  yeoman  of  the  Guard,  v.  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  John  TREVISSA 
of  the  Guard,  deceased,  and  administratrix  of  his  goods. 

Complainant’s  pay  received  by  the  said  Trevissa  from  the  paymaster  of  the  Guard  and  the  clerk 
of  the  check.  Middx.,  Cornw. 

14-16  John  EDWARD  and  others,  for  themselves  and  all  other  copyhold  tenants  of  the  manor 
of  Woodhurst,  v.  John  BEDFORD,  Sir  Thomas  POPE,  and  others. 

Fen  in  Warboys  (Warburshe)  wherein  complainants  claim  pasture  for  cattle  without  number,  and 
the  right  to  cut  sedge.  Huntingdon. 

17  Peter  EDWARDE,  husbandman,  v.  Katherine  DAVYE  and  John  and  Humphrey  OLIVER. 
Forcible  ouster  from  half  a tenement  in  the  manor  of  Cardinham,  promised  to  complainant  on  his 
marriage  with  Wylmote,  daughter  of  the  said  Katharine,  and  seizure  of  looms  and  other  goods. 

Cornw 

18-19  William  EDWARDES,  [yeoman]  of  the  Gfiard,  v.  JEVAN  ap  Renolde  of  Mold. 

Land  in  Leeswood  pledged  to  deft.  Flint. 


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20-26  Hugh  EDWARDES  alias  Hugh  ap  Edwardes  (sic)  ap  Hoell  v.  JEVAN  ap  David  ap  Tohn 
RES  ap  Jenkyn,  and  JEVAN  ap  Hoell. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Berriew.  2 sets  of  answers.  Rival  pedigrees  given.  Montg. 

27-29  John  EDWARDES  v.  Henry  WILCOKES. 

Copyhold  land  called  ‘ a berie  lotte  ’ in  the  Princess  Elizabeth’s  manor  of  Shitlington.  (Deft, 
states  that  ‘ berie  lottes  ’ are  not  copyhold,  and  carry  no  rights  of  common.)  Bedford. 

30-31  Richard  EDWARDES  and  Jane,  his  wife  v.  EDWARD  ap  Daye. 

Goods  of  Hugh  Daye,  deceased,  brother  of  deft,  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Jane. 

Diocese  of  London. 

32  William  EDWARDES  of  London,  innholder,  v.  Thomas  EGERTON. 

Land  in  Hampton.  Chester. 

33  Katherine,  late  the  wife  of  John  EGERLEY  v.  Simon  S[EIN]TCLERE  of  Thame. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Milton,  and  lands  elsewhere.  Damaged.  Oxford. 

34  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Henry  EGLYNGTON  v.  Francis  LEE  and  Francis  TEMPLE. 

Manor  of  . . . and  lands  in  Ellesborough  and  Great  and  Little  Kimble,  of  the  demise  of  John 

Verney,  esquire,  and  Dorothy  his  wife.  Mutilated.  Buckingham. 

35-37  John  ELCOCK  v.  EDWARD  ap  Thomas. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Llangibby,  late  of  Edward  ap  Thomas  alias  Sadler  of  Bristol,  saddler.  Monm. 
38-42  Robert  ELDRED  v.  Nicholas  BOWETT,  gentleman,  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Manor,  messuages,  cottages,  and  land  in  Ingoldsby,  late  of  Henry  Willoughby,  deceased,  great- 
grandfather of  complainant.  Lincoln. 

43  Henry  ELIOTT  v.  John  GAYNSFORD,  executor  of  Nicholas  Gaynsford,  and  the  mayor, 
aldermen  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  on  a bond  for  price  of  a messuage  and  land  in  the  Boulonnnais,  lost  at  its  cession  to  France. 
Subpoena  and  certiorari.  France.  London. 

44  William  ELKEZ,  parson  of  More,  v.  William  JONEZ  and  others.  Salop. 

Parsonage  and  glebe  of  More. 

45  Edmund,  son  and  heir  of  John  ELLMES,  esquire,  v.  Elizabeth,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of 
Thomas  BRUDENELL,  knight. 

Surplus  income  of  the  manor  of  Wolffehowse  and  lands  in  Stamford,  late  of  the  said  John,  whose 
executor  the  said  Sir  Thomas  was.  (The  said  John  also  held  lands  in  Henley,  Rotherfield  Greys, 
Watlington  Hill,  Fawley,  Hambleden,  Skirmett  in  Fingest,  Turville  and  Wallingford) 

Rutland,  Lincoln,  Oxford,  Buckingham,  Berks. 

46  The  same,  grandson  and  heir  of  William  Elmes  and  of  Elizabeth,  his  wife  v.  Thomas  PYGOTT 
of  Doversell,  esquire. 

Lands  in  the  manors  of  Littlecote  and  Missenden.  Mutilated.  See  File  1217,  No.  11. 

Buckingham. 

47-40  John  ELLYS,  husbandman,  son  of  John  Ellys,  deceased,  v.  John,  son  of  Charles  COPLE- 
STONE,  Thomas  STUKELEY,  his  guardian,  and  others. 

Messuage,  land  and  mills  in  Chawley,  formerly  in  dispute  between  the  said  Charles  and  John  Davy 
and  Avis  his  wife.  D.  IX.  18.  Devon. 

51-53  The  churchwardens  and  parishoners  of  ELMLEY  LOVETT  v.  Robert  ACTON,  knight,  and 
Charles  his  son. 

Lands  in  the  said  Sir  Robert’s  manor  of  Elmley  Lovett  demised  to  complainants’  predecessors  by 
King  Edward  IV.  Worc. 

54-56  Charles  ELTON,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  ELTON,  merchant  tailor,  his  younger  brother, 
and  William  DAWKES,  mercer,  both  of  London. 

Fraudulent  conveyance  of  one-third  of  the  manor  of  Frankes.  Mutilated.  Essex. 

57-61  Richard  Cattlyn  and  others,  being  the  most  part  of  the  inhabitants  of  ELTON  (Aylton, 
Allyngton)  v.  Robert  SAPCOTE,  esquire. 

62-64  George,  second  son  of  George  ELYOT  of  Stretford,  esquire,  deceased,  v.  Henry  ELYOT 
his  cousin. 

Rent  of  land  in  Alderbury,  held  by  the  said  George,  the  father,  together  with  the  manor  of  Upwick 
and  other  lands.  Herts. 

65-69  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  ELYOTT,  v.  Robert  BANKES  and  Elizabeth 
his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Elyott  of  Shalford  and  [Richard  AMBROSE  and]  Henry 
POLSTEDE. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid  to  the  said  Thomas,  whose  executors  are  the  defendants 
other  than  Robert  Bankes.  Surrey. 

70-72  John  ELYOTT  of  Plymouth,  esquire,  v.  John  GYLBERT. 

Orchard  or  garden  in  the  borough  of  Ashburton,  late  of  Edward  Elyott,  esquire,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Devon. 

73-76  William  ELYS  v.  William  SOUTHWOODE  and  William  and  Robert  SOUTHWOODE 

his  nephews  ( ? ). 

Tithes,  barn  and  land  in  the  manor  and  borough  of  Chulmleigh  (Chymley)  of  the  demise  of  William 
Luxton,  late  parson  of  Broadwoodkelly,  and  Robert  Bisshop  of  Bondleigh  (Baundley).  Devon. 

77  John  ELYSTON  and  Agas  his  wife,  a granddaughter  and  heir  of  Henry  Palmer,  or  Matthew 

LANE  and  Alice  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Tolberstrete  and  a shop  in  the  High  Street  of  Banbury. 

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78-80  Richard  ELYTHOURNE  v.  Ellen  ELYTHORN^,  alias  Mores,  his  divorced  wife. 

Embezzlement  of  goods  and  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  in  Long  Ditch  and  Tothill  Street, 
Westminster.  Answer  wanting.  Middx. 

81  John  ERNE  of  Liss  and  Joan,  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Ede,  v.  Thomas 

EDE. 

Leasehold,  late  of  Richard  Talbot  of  Binstead,  deceased,  whose  executor  was  the  said  John  Ede. 

Hants. 

82.  Gabriel  EMERSON  of  London,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  SOUTHERNE  and  others. 

Parsonage  of  Paglesham  demised  by  rival  parsons.  Essex. 

83-84  Christopher  son  and  heir  of  Vincent  ENGEHAM  v.  Daniel  and  William  EVERINGE. 
Occupation  of  leaseholds  called  Boxlye  Lease  near  Sandwich  and  Shelvinge  in  Woodnesborough  by 
conspiracy  with  Elizabeth,  stepmother  of  complainant.  Kent. 

85  Francis  ENGLEFYLDE,  knight  v.  Richard  BENSON,  clerk. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Kinnersley,  Letton  and  Almeley,  late  of  Anne  Dalabere,  deceased,  aunt  of 
complainant.  Hereford. 

86-88  Henry  ERLE  and  others,  feoffees  of  lands  granted  for  repairs  of  the  church  of  Callington 
and  its  ornaments,  v.  Anthony  WYLL,  bailiff  of  Landrake. 

Rent  charge  on  lands  in  Callington  for  the  above  purpose  by  John  Cole,  sometime  parish  priest  of 
Southill.  D.  XIV,  51.  Cornw. 

89-96  James  ERLE  and  George  WALTON  v.  George  VERNON,  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Philip 
AYER  (Eyre)  and  Richard  OFFERTON,  yeoman. 

Messuage  in  Eccleshall  and  tenements  in  Sheffield  and  elsewhere,  of  the  entail  of  Paul  Botton, 
ancestor  of  complainants.  Pedigree  given.  Y ork. 

97-100  William  ERMYSTED  (Ernestede),  clerk,  master  in  Chancery,  v.  Robert  GRENE,  yeoman. 
Next  presentation  to  the  church  of  Severn-Stoke,  of  the  gift  of  Henry  [Clifford],  earl  of  Cumberland. 

Worc. 

101-102  Hugh  ERSWIKE  of  Sandon,  esquire,  v.  Elizabeth  KEMSEY  and  others. 

Pasture  land  in  Gay  ton,  late  of  the  chantry  called  Our  Lady’s  service  in  the  church  of  Leigh. 

Stafford. 

103  George  ESCROPE  v.  John  HALL  (Nall)  and  John  VEALL. 

Lands  in  Aldbrough  in  Holderness.  York. 

104-107  Thomas  ESSEX,  knight,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  daughter  of  William  Sandes,  knight,  and 
late  the  wife  of  William  Rogers,  esquire,  v.  John  ROGERS,  knight,  father  of  the  said  William, 
and  Richard  ROGERS,  esquire. 

Manors  of  Stoford,  Barwick,  and  Sparkford,  one-fourth  of  the  manor  of  Wanstrow,  and  lands  there, 
part  of  the  marriage  settlement  of  the  said  Margaret.  Mutilated.  Somers. 

108  John  ESTON,  executor  of  William  Wymond  of  Rye,  v.  John  STYLL  of  Stone,  executor  of 
Dame  Juliana  Brownyng. 

Bond  for  conveyance  of  lands.  Mutilated.  Kent. 

109-m  Richard  ESTON  v.  William,  son  and  heir  of  William  BUTTON,  esquire. 

Mill  and  land  in  Winterbourn  Earls,  of  which  complainant  assured  his  title  by  compromising  a suit 
by  Alice  Hyll  in  this  court  ( File  1131,  No.  33).  Wilts. 

112-115  Richard  ESTON  v.  Thomas  CAPELEYN  (Chaplyn). 

Tenement  next  the  Cornish  Chough  in  Salisbury,  late  of  William  Eston,  deceased,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Wilts. 

116  Thomas  EVERARD  and  Joan,  his  wife  v.  Andrew  STANE  and  Agnes,  his  wife. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Bethersden  and  Powers,  late  of  Andrew  Maryan,  grandfather  of  the  said 
Joan.  Damaged.  [Kent] 

117-119.  Thomas,  son  of  John  EYLES  (Giles)  v.  Thomas  WASSHER,  late  husband  of  Anne  formerly 
the  wife  of  the  said  John. 

Site  of  the  manor  of  Eastergate  (Gate)  and  tithes  in  Yapton  and  Shapwick  of  the  demise  of  the  late 
abbess  and  convent  of  Sion.  D.  XIV,  30.  Sussex. 

120  George  EYRE  of  Abney  v.  Robert  BARBER  of  Tideswell. 

Price  of  wool  and  cattle.  Derby. 

FILE  1349. 

1 Thomas  FAWKENOR  and  Rose  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Hall,  citizen  and  painter 

of  London,  v.  Nicholas  BROMFELD,  Christopher  GALLAUNT,  and  Richard  HALL  of 
London,  brother  of  the  said  Thomas. 

Land  in  the  manor  of  Edmonton  surrendered  by  the  said  Thomas  Hall  to  the  said  Bromfeld  and 
Gallaunt  to  the  uses  of  his  will.  Middlesex. 

2-3  Andrew  FEELDE  v,  Thomas  SPARKE. 

Lease  of  Greenfields  Grange  in  Flotton,  promised  in  exchange  for  a lease  of  the  manor  of  Pulloxhill  by 
Thomas  Palmer,  knight,  since  attainted.  Bedford. 

4 Robert  FERON,  parson  of  St.  Ethelburga’s  (‘  Seint  Albroughe  within  Busshopsgate  ’)  v.  John 

DAY,  late  parson,  deprived  for  marriage. 

Tenths  and  subsidies  due  by  defendant.  London. 

5-7  John  FERRERS  of  Tamworth,  esquire,  v.  Walter  HARECOURTE. 

Bond  given  by  complainant  on  behalf  of  Humphrey  Ferrers,  knight,  his  father,  to  Thomas  Ensour, 
whose  widow  defendant  has  married.  Warwick. 

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John  FISSHER,  parson  of  Stisted,  v.  Elizabeth,  claiming  to  be  the  wife  of  William 
WAKFELD,  late  parson,  Stephen,  his  son,  and  Robert  PANNELL. 

Waste  in  complainant’s  parsonage,  whereof  defendants  claim  a lease  from  the  said  William.  Faded. 

Essex. 

9-10  George  FLECHER,  citizen  and  goldsmith  of  London  v.  Robert  HARDINGE,  citizen  and 
salter  of  London,  and  Thomas  DYCKEFELDE,  salter. 

Bond  given  to  the  said  Dyckefelde  for  a loan  by  the  said  Hardinge,  made  in  ‘ ozenbrigges  ’ and  plate 
which  were  not  of  the  value  represented.  London. 

11  Alice  FLETCHER  v.  John  CROSSELAR. 

Tenements  without  the  west  gate  of  Chichester  of  the  bequest  of  Walter  Maringe.  Mutilated. 

Sussex. 

12-14  Thomas  FLYNT,  Margaret  his  wife,  and  Katherine  POLE  v.  John  DARBY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Hodnet,  of  part  whereof  defendant  claims  a Crown 
lease.  Salop. 

15-16  Philip  FORMAN,  yeoman,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  Forman,  v.  Edward  FORMAN. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  Bull  inn  at  Abingdon.  Berks. 

17  Myles  FORREST  of  Morborne,  esquire,  v.  William  PALMER. 

Tenement  called  the  George,  and  land  in  Stutton.  Huntingdon. 

18  Robert  FOWELYN  of  Theberton,  clerk,  v.  John  COTTYNGHAM  of  Middleton. 

Meadow  in  Fordley,  late  of  William  Ulffe  of  Theberton.  See  Files  452,  No.  2 ; 586 , No.  3.  Suffolk. 

19-20  Thomas  FOWLER,  husbandman,  v.  William  LUMBERD  and  Alice,  his  wife,  executrix  and  late 
the  wife  of  John  Everye  of  Donyatt,  co.  Somerset,  husbandman. 

Money  payable  in  consideration  of  complainants  marriage  with  Joan,  daughter  of  the  said  John, 
on  his  obtaining  possession  of  a tenement  in  Combrawleigh  on  the  death  of  Agnes,  his  mother.  Devon. 
21-23  William  FRANCKELONDE,  citizen  and  clothworker  of  London,  v.  Richard  BROWNE, 
Beatrice  his  wife,  and  William  LLOYD. 

Under-lease  by  the  said  Lloyd  of  portions  ( described ) of  a messuage  of  the  said  Beatrice  in  All  Hallows 
the  Great.  London. 

24-26  John  FRANKE  the  younger  v.  Margaret  FRANKE,  his  stepmother  (‘  mother  yn  lawe  ’). 
Messuage  and  land  in  Terling,  with  goods,  late  of  Robert  Franke,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Essex. 

27  John  FRELANDE  ft.  Thomas  TOPPE,  yeoman. 

Conditions  of  a lease  of  a farm  in  Stockton.  Wilts. 

28-30  Thomas  FRETWELL  v.  Stephen  TUPMAN  and  John  SHEPPARD. 

Messuage  in  Wickersley.  Pedigree  in  answer.  York. 

31-33  Christopher  (John)  FRY  v.  Arthur  FYFARDE  (Fefford),  clerk,  executor  ]of  Alexander  Marten. 
Lands  in  Hawkesbury  (Hakesbury)  of  the  gift  of  John  Marten,  father  of  the  said  Alexander. 

Gloucester. 

34  Robert  FRY  and  Alice,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Ros[ogan  ?]  v.  John  TREMBEARE. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  and  a mill-pool  head  in  Loscowelyck  and  St.  Austell,  and  of 
rents.  Cornwall. 

35-36  Nicholas  FRYE,  late  of  Buckland-Brewer,  v.  Richard  WANELL. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Hatherleigh,  Okehampton,  South  Brent, 
Buckfastleigh  and  Plymouth.  Devon. 

37-38  Jerome  FRYGER  v.  Alexander  RAME. 

Detention  of  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid.  [London], 

39  The  same,  a Venetian  resident  in  London,  v.  the  mayor,  alderman,  andsheriffs  of  LONDON,  and 

James  PYSTYLECHE  (Pelsaleche),  Venetian. 

Action  of  debt  in  the  sheriffs  court,  pending  a suit  in  this  court.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  London. 

40-43  The  same  (Frysard)  v.  the  same  (Petzaloche). 

Rings  entrusted  to  defendant,  and  claimed  by  him  as  won  at  cards.  [London. 

44  John  FRYNCKE  of  Plympton  St.  Mary,  son  of  Richard  Fryncke,  v.  John  BYCKFORD 
of  Brixton,  smith. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Brixton,  pledged  to  defendant.  Devon. 

45-46  John  FULLER  v.  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  William  ABBOTT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Carlton,  late  of  William  Fuller  of  Chelyngton,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 
Mutilated.  [Bedford]. 

47-49  Nicholas  FURNESSE  v.  George  and  William  DOUGHTIE  and  Thomas  and  Nicholas 
MYSTERCHAMBERS. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Saltfleetby,  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Nicholas  Mysterchambers.  Lincoln. 

50-52  John  FURSE  of  Torrington  v.  John  NEWCOURT  of  Georgeham,  gentleman. 

Double  lease  of  a cottage,  and  of  the  weighing  of  wool  and  yarn  in  the  manor  of  Holsworthy.  Devon. 

53  Anthony  FURTHO  of  Furtho,  co.  Northants,  esquire,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Edward 

WATSON,  gentleman. 

Water[-mill]  and  land  in  Harrowby  and  Manthorpe,  late  of  Robert  Stonesby  of  Knypton,  co.  [Leicester], 
deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Elizabeth.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

54-56  Nicholas  FYDENS,  citizen  and  surgeon  of  London  v.  Anthony  SALMON. 

Manor  of  Heldes  Hall  in  Selston  formerly  of  John  Helde.  Pedigree  given.  Faded. 


[Notts]. 


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57-59  The  same  v.  William  WHYTE  of  Louth. 

Parsonage  of  Fotherby,  claimed  by  deft,  under  a lease  from  the  prior  of  Nun-Ormesby 
(Normormesby).  Lincoln. 

60-64  Basil  FYLDING,  esquire,  and  John  LYNWODE  and  Andrew  FOSTER  of  Sutton,  his 
tenants,  v.  Thomas  WREN. 

Lands  in  Wentworth  (Wyntforde)  with  fold-course  and  right  of  common.  (Annexed  is  an  answer 
and  rejoinder  by  Robert  Steward,  dean  of  Ely,  and  his  chapter).  Cambridge. 

65  John,  brother  and  heir  of  Thomas  FYNCHE  v.  Robert  HAMONDE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  in  Swaffham  Market,  one  held  of  the  manor  of  Haspaldes, 
and  the  other  of  the  Duchess  of  Richmond.  Norfolk. 

66-69  John  FYPERS  v.  John,  son  of  William  JOURDE(Y)N. 

Lands  in  Willingham,  late  of  Marion  Fypers,  deceased,  mother  of  complainant.  Cambridge. 

FILE  1350. 

x Philip  FARMAN,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  TONKES. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  called  1 le  Moyses  ’ in  the  market-place  of  Abingdon. 

Berks. 

2-4  The  same  (Forman),  grandson  of  John  Farman,  v.  John  LANGLEY. 

Detentioirof  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  in  St.  Helen’s  Street,  Abingdon,  entailed  on  John  Brereton 
and  others.  See  File  1349,  No.  15.  Berks. 

5 William  FELTON  of  Ewdenes,  yeoman,  v.  Robert  FELTON  his  brother. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Worfield,  late  of  Richard  Felton,  their  father, 
deceased.  Salop. 

6 Walter  and  Baldwin,  sons  of  John  FENWIKE  of  the  Hurst,  deceased,  and  administrators 
of  his  goods,  v.  Constance  FENWIKE. 

Occupation  of  a messuage,  land,  and  a fishery  in  the  Tyne  called  Walker,  of  the  demise  of  John  a 
Fenwike  of  Wallington,  in  contempt  of  orders  of  divers  Wardens  of  the  Marches.  N'humb. 

7 John  FERRERS,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  LYSLE. 

Lands  in  Lea-Marston  charged  with  a rent  to  defendant  as  successor  of  the  prioress  of  Markyate. 

Warw. 

8 ...  FITCHE,  alderman  of  the  craft  of  bakers  of  Chester,  v.  Robert  HANCOCKE  and 
others. 

Breach  of  regulations  for  sale  of  bread  in  the  city.  Damaged.  Chester. 

9-13  Thomas  FITZHERBERT,  knight,  and  Anne,  his  wife,  v.  Ellis  STAYLEY,  Thomas  SAVAGE, 
Hugh  AYRE,  clerk,  and  others,  tenants  of  the  manor  of  Castleton. 

Rights  of  common  in  Castleton  moor.  (The  said  Savage  answers  twice.)  Derby. 

14-17  John  FITZ  RICHARD  v.  Richard  MARKAM,  esquire. 

Crown  lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Sedgebrook,  whereof  defendant  has  bought  the  reversion. 

Lincoln. 

18-19  Thomas  FLAVELL  and  Anne,  his  wife,  v.  Richard  CHAMBER. 

Land  in  Purson  and  Astrop,  late  of  Hugh  Parsons  and  Eleanor,  his  wife,  deceased,  grandparents  of 
the  said  Anne.  N’hamp. 

20  Edmund  FORDE  v.  LAURENCE  Nowell,  clerk. 

Rent  charged  on  the  parsonage  of  Harting,  of  which  parsonage  and  of  other  lands  defendant  obtained 
possession  by  the  aid  of  Andrew  Dudley,  knight,  since  attainted.  Sussex. 

21-23  Thomas  FOSCROFTE,  one  of  the  Queen’s  messengers  attendant  on  the  Chancellor,  v.  Peter 
SMYTHYMAN. 

‘ Messuage  or  inne  lying  in  Scott  rent  in  the  quenez  strete  of  Westminster,’  with  a stable  and 
gardens.  Middx. 

24  Robert  FOSTER,  Isabel  his  wife,  John  JERVYS,  Elizabeth,  his  wife,  and  JoanNORTHE  v. 
John  CLARKE. 

Legacies  of  William  Northe  of  Essendon,  father  of  the  female  complainants,  defendant  being  super- 
visor of  his  will.  Herts. 

25-26  John  FOWLER  v.  Humphrey  HAYWARD. 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  a tenement  in  the  Queen’s  manor  of  Cirencester.  Mutilated. 

Glouc. 

27-28  Robert  FOXE,  vicar  of  Boreham,  v.  Thomas  WALES. 

Rent  of  land  ( described ) in  Boreham  belonging  to  the  vicarage.  Essex. 

20-30  Richard  FRANCES  of  Screilbv  and  Toan  his  wife,  daughter  of  John  Smyth  of  Storton.  v. 
William  BALDYNG. 

Goods  of  the  said  John,  whose  executors  were  the  said  Joan,  and  Joan  his  wife,  afterwards  the  wife 
of  John  Baldyng,  father  of  the  said  William.  Lincoln,  Notts. 

31  Anthony  FRANKESSHE,  gentleman,  v.  John  WATSON  of  Allerton,  merchant,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Ripon.  See  File  1220,  No.  39.  York. 

32-33  Anthony  FRERE  v.  Thomas  DAYE  of  Snaith,  and  Isabel,  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  John 
Frere. 

Lands  late  held  of  the  manor  of  Drax  in  borough-English  by  William  Frere,  deceased,  father  of  the 
said  Anthony  and  John  (defendant  denies  that  the  lands  are  customary).  York. 

34  Richard  FRESTON,  knight,  cofferer  to  the  Queen,  v.  John  CLERK  of  Finningham. 

Failure  to  deliver  copies  of  court  rolls  of  the  manor  of  Wickham-Skeith  as  ordered  by  this  court. 

Suff. 


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35  Robert  FRY  and  Anne,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Rosog(an  ?)  v.  John  DELAMAYN. 
Tenements  in  St.  Austell.  Faded.  See  File  1260,  No.  23.  Cornw 

36-37  Roger  FULLER  and  another  v.  Uryan  BRERETON,  knight,  Jane,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of 
Edmund  Bray,  knight  and  William,  son  of  William  COKE. 

Tenement  in  the  said  Lady  Jane’s  manor  of  Eyton  (i.e.  Eaton  near  Congleton?).  Mutilated.  See 
D.  IX.  79.  [Chester.] 

38  Robert  FYNDELER  v.  Robert  LOSEBY. 

Crown  lease  of  lands.  Faded.  Leic 

39  Richard  FYSSHER  v.  Matthew  STAUNCEALL  and  Agnes,  his  wife. 

Price  of  oxen  sold  to  John  Fyssher,  deceased,  son  of  complainant  and  former  husband  of  the  said 
A§nes-  Somers. 

40-42  John  FYTZJAMES,  archdeacon  of  Taunton,  v.  John  HOWELL,  doctor  of  physic. 

Contempt  of  an  injunction  of  this  court  concerning  the  archdeaconry  of  Taunton.  Somers 
43  The  same  v.  Baldwin  HILL,  clerk. 

Entry  on  the  parsonage  of  Nettlecombe  without  induction  by  complainant.  Somers 


FILE  1351. 

1-2  Robert  FAIREMAN  of  London,  goldsmith,  v.  Owen  CLAYTON  and  William  TRACYE, 
executors  of  Laurence  Smyth,  merchant  tailor  and  citizen  of  London,  John  CATER  of 
London,  vintner,  and  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  on  a counterbond  for  a loan  made  by  the  said  Cater  in  anticipation  of  the  debasement  of 


the  coinage.  Subpoena  and  corpus  cum  causa.  London. 

3-4  Edward  FARMER  v.  Richard  LARGE  and  another. 

Two  water  mills  in  Abingdon.  Faded.  Berks. 

5 Thomas  FARNABY  of  Truro,  joiner,  v.  Piers  ROSEMENEWAS. 

Silver  cup,  late  of  William  Famaby,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Cornw. 

6-8  Nicholas  FAYREWETHER  of  Kenton  v.  John,  son  and  executor  of  Edmund  FREMAN 
of  Hadley. 

Loan  to  the  said  Edmund.  Suff. 

9 Richard  FEELD  v.  Edward  NORTH,  lord  North. 

Delivery  to  Richard  Whalley,  esquire,  of  a book  of  accounts  between  him  and  complainant. 

[Notts.  ?] 

10  William  and  John  FELDE  v.  Thomas  GERVEIS. 

Action  for  a debt  discharged  by  pasturage  of  a close  in  Nyland.  Somer. 


II  Thomas  FELDYNG  v.  John  ORMESON  and  Margery,  his  wife,  administrators  of  the  goods 
of  Nicholas  Hasond,  deceased. 

Legacy  of  Thomas  Feldyng  of  Leicester,  deceased.  Mutilated.  Leics. 

12-13  Richard  FERON  v.  Peter,  son  and  executor  of  Richard  WYNDER. 

Land  in  Blindcrake  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Richard.  Cumberland. 

14  John  FERRERS,  alias  Baker,  and  Alice,  his  wife,  v.  Sir  John  SYDNHAME  of  Brympton. 
Land  at  Sandell  in  the  manor  of  Old  Cleeve  of  the  demise  of  William  Duffill,  late  abbot  of  Cleeve 
and  his  convent.  Mutilated.  Somers." 

15-20  John  FERROUR,  alias  Frauncis,  chaplain,  John  FYSSHER,  alias  Shereman,  Christopher 
COURTE,  esquire,  and  others  v.  Robert  MOLEHOUSE  (Mollowes)  and  John  SPARKE. 
Land  in  Wattisfield  and  Walsham.  Mutilated.  Suff. 

21  John  FITZHERBERT  v.  George  BLACKWELL,  gentleman,  and  Robert  (Roger)  BARKER, 
yeoman. 

Part  price  of  wool  sold  to  the  said  Barker.  Mutilated.  - 

22  Margaret  and  Mary  FITZRYCHARDES  v.  Richard  [IVOTT], 

Stalls  in  the  market-place,  bam,  and  lands  ( described ) in  Rayleigh  of  the  entail  of  Thomas  Alleyne. 
Faded.  D.  XIV,  44 ; see  also  D.  XIV,  19.  Essex. 

23-24  Thomas  Abraham  and  others  [named)  and  all  the  tenants  of  the  manor  of  FLAMSTEAD,  v. 
George  FERRERS,  gentleman,  lord  of  the  manor,  and  others. 

Exaction  of  fines  on  entry  in  excess  of  the  customary  id.  per  acre,  threat  to  deprive  them  of  lands 
called  ‘ newe  landes,’  and  destruction  of  enclosures  made  by  agreement  with  a former  lord.  Herts. 

25-29  Henry  FLEMYNG  and  Thomas  NORTHALL,  yeomen,  administrators  of  the  goods  of  Henry 
Flemyng,  vicar  of  Brewood,  deceased,  v.  Thomas  SAWYER. 

Money  and  jewels  ( described ) of  the  said  vicar,  partly  stolen  by  Thomas  Wolfe,  his  servant. 

Stafford. 

30  Hugh  FLUDE,  son  of  John  Flude  and  of  Anne  Apperedethe,  v.  Dave  FLUDE  ap  John  ap 
Madoc,  his  stepfather,  and  John  ap  Robert  TRAFFORTHE. 

Bill  of  divorcement  of  the  said  Dave  and  Anne,  borrowed  to  make  possible  the  former’s  second 
marriage.  

31-32  William  FODEN  of  Stafford,  yeoman,  v.  Ellen  MARKHAM  of  Oxton  (Oxon),  co.  Notts. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Church  Broughton  of  the  demise  of  deft.  Derby. 

33-34  [Jamesl  FOLJAMBE,  knight,  v.  Richard  WHALLEY  of  Welbeck,  esquire. 

Corn-rent  reserved  on  the  parsonage  of  Gringley  by  the  late  abbot  of  Worksop.  D.  XIV,  21. 

Notts. 


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4i 


35  Edmund  FORDE,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  RYTHE. 

Action  on  a bond,  fraudulently  obtained,  concerning  lands  in  Hastings.  Damaged.  Sussex. 

36-37  Matthew,  son  of  John  FORDEMAN  v.  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  John,  and  adminis- 
tratrix of  his  goods,  and  Stephen  FORDEMAN. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Bransley  (i.e.  Brenchley?)  of  the  gift  of  the  said  John.  Kent. 

38-42  William  FOREST  of  London,  butcher,  and  Beatrice,  his  wife,  v.  John  LEIGH  of  the  Booth, 
knight,  Richard  OLDEFELDE,  and  Margaret  MOSCROPPE. 

Burgage  in  Over  Knutsford  late  of  Robert  Moscroppe,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Beatrice  and 
brother-in-law  of  the  said  Margaret.  Chester. 

43  Robert  FORSTER  v.  [John  TASELER], 

Farm  in  Layer-de-la-Haye.  Damaged.  Essex. 

44  John  FOX  of  Norwich,  yeoman,  v.  Francis  CLOVYLE,  esquire,  and  Elizabeth,  his  wife. 

Debt  of  Lawrence  Hey,  whose  executrix  is  the  said  Elizabeth.  Norf. 


45-49  Alice  FRANCKELIN  v.  Edith,  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  WILLIAMZ  and  mother  of  com- 
plainant, and  William  WYLCOCKES. 

Manor  of  Sherston,  demised  by  the  late  Duke  of  Somerset  to  the  said  Nicholas,  Edith  and  Alice. 

Wilts. 

50-53  William  FRAUNCES  of  Ketton,  co.  Rutland,  labourer,  v.  Richard  COLLYNSON,  husband- 
man. 

Land  in  North  Thoresby,  formerly  of  John  Norcot,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of  complainant 
and  of  Elizabeth,  wife  of  deft.  See  D.  XIV,  20.  Lincoln. 

54-56  John  FULLERE,  son  of  Margaret,  wife  of  Philip  Meredith,  citizen  of  London,  v.  Nicholas 
AVENAND  of  London,  tailor,  and  Frances,  his  wife,  daughter  of  the  said  Margaret. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a payment  already  made  for  deft’s  marriage.  Damaged.  London. 

57  James  FULYAMBE,  knight,  v.  Roger  GRENHALGH,  esquire. 

Marriage  settlement  of  complainant’s  daughter  with  deft.’s  son,  including  lands  in  Sutton-in- 
Ashfield,  Newbold,  Clayworth  and  Beckingham.  Notts. 

58-60  Richard  FYNCHAM,  gentleman,  v.  William  BLACKWOODE  and  others. 

Land  in  Brancaster  and  Deepdale  late  of  John  Fyncham,  gentleman,  [grandfather?]  of  com- 
plainant. Mutilated.  Norf. 

61  Mark  FYNCHE  v.  John,  son  of  John  GRENEHILL. 

Croft  in  Sudbury  late  of  Richard  Fynche  of  Harrow,  yeoman,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Middx. 

62-66  Thomas  FYNNY  v.  Humphrey  THYCKEBROME. 

Water-course,  mill,  land  and  pasture  in  Thickbroom  (in  Weeford)  already  in  dispute  in  this  court 
[File  1221,  No.  73.)  Damaged.  D.  XII,  19.  Stafford. 

67-68  John  FYSSHER  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  John  HODGEKYNS  and  Elizabeth  his  wife, 
late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Bedforde  of  Coventry. 

Expenses  and  labour  of  the  said  Elizabeth  Fyssher  in  treating  a disease  of  the  said  Bedforde. 

Warw. 


FILE  1352. 

1 John  GASCOIGN,  knight,  and  Margaret,  his  wife,  v.  William  FAWCONER,  gentleman. 

Debt  due  to  Francis  Bryan,  knight,  a debtor  of  complainants,  on  the  death  of  Margaret  Staples. 

[York?] 

2-3  John  GASON,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  ROLFE. 

Action  on  a bond  for  price  of  corn  and  rent  of  lands  in  Ickham  and  Wingham,  belonging  to  the 
‘ spitall  of  pore  prestes  ’ in  Canterbury,  which  lands  deft,  refused  to  warrant.  Kent. 

4 Richard  GAYE  v.  Thomas  FLOURE. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Poole,  late  of  Matthew  Tyler,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant.  Dorset. 

5 William  GEFFEREY,  Robert  ROLFFE,  John  BACHELER,  and  Alice,  his  wife,  v.  John 
HAVELL. 

Land  in  Westham  and  Pevensey,  late  of  Robert  Havell,  deceased,  uncle  of  the  said  Gefferey  and 
Rolffe.  Mutilated.  Sussex. 

6-12  Ralph  GELL  v.  Thomas  HELLOTT  ana  Anthony  LOWE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Wirksworth.  Derby. 

13-14  Henry  GESTE  v.  David  PENRY(TH). 

Crown  lease  of  St.  Margaret’s  chapel  or  hermitage  of  Morkin  St.  Briavels  (Brevelly),  with  an  orchard 
and  grove.  Glouc. 

15  Oliver  GIBBES,  parson  of  Moclestone,  v.  Edward  ASHETON,  knight,  and  Robert  ASHETON, 
late  parson. 

Parsonage  of  Moclestone,  whereof  the  said  Robert  was  deprived  for  marriage.  Mutilated. 

[Salop  or  Stafford] 

16  Richard  GILBEY  and  Elizabeth,  his  wife,  v.  Thomas  WHITBROKE. 

Money  and  rings  delivered  by  the  said  Elizabeth,  before  her  marriage,  in  respect  of  a house  in  All 
Hallows,  London  Wall.  Mutilated.  London. 

17-19  William  GLASEOUR  of  Chester,  and  James  his  son,  of  London,  v.  Peter  JACKSON,  priest. 
' Lordshipp,  towne,  or  towneshipp  ’ of  Eastham  with  ' oxions  ’ of  land,  ' fysshe  yordes,’  etc.,  of  the 
demise  of  the  dean  and  chapter  of  Chester.  Chester. 


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20-23  Robert  GLENNFELD,  gentleman,  v.  John  NORMAN,  and  others. 

Lands  in  Saxmundham,  Kelshall,  and  Carlton,  late  of  William  Worseley  of  Norwich,  co.  Norfolk. 
Commission.  Suffolk. 

24  Nicholas  GODFREY  of  Stony  Stratford,  and  Emma,  his  wife,  v.  Cuthbert  EMERSON. 
Messuages  and  land  in  Henslope,  late  of  Thomas  Lenell,  clerk,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant. 

Buckingham. 

25-28  Philip  GODFREY,  of  Salisbury,  tailor,  v.  John  HAWLES  (Hollys)  and  Henry  DYMOCKE. 
Messuages  in  the  parishes  of  St.  Martin  and  St.  Thomas,  Salisbury,  late  of  Henry  Godfrey,  deceased, 
father  of  complainant.  Wilts. 

29-30  The  same  v.  Henry  CLYFFORD,  esquire. 

Falsification  of  evidence  as  a commissioner  in  the  last  suit.  Wilts. 

31-33  The  same  v.  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Henry  DYMOCKE,  and  daughter  of  the  said  Hawles. 

The  said  messuages  in  the  parish  of  St.  Thomas.  Wilts. 

34-36  The  same  v.  Michael  DYMOCKE,  kinsman  and  heir  of  the  said  Joan. 

Reviver  of  a suit  by  Henry  Godfrey,  deceased,  father  of  complainant,  for  [the  last-named]  messuages 
Mutilated.  Wilts. 

37-38  William  GODOLHAN,  knight,  v.  William  ISAM,  gentleman. 

Controllership  of  the  coinage  of  tin,  and  custody  of  ‘ guolle  ’ ( i.e . the  gaol  ?)  of  Lostwithiel. 

Devon,  Cornwall. 

39  Simon  GODSALVE  of  Cheselborne  (Cheselborowe),  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  BYRTE, 
yeoman. 

Forgery  of  a bond  for  a payment  to  be  made  at  the  end  of  a tenancy  in  Osmington.  Dorset. 

40-41  John  GOLDER  v.  Leonard  ALNOTT,  both  of  Oakley,  husbandmen. 

Sale  of  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Wotton,  after  forfeiture  for  non-payment  of  rent. 

Buckingham. 

42-45  Laurence  GOLDYNG  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Kent,  v.  Stephen  son  and 
executor  of  John  GYBON,  and  John  HODGES  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  executrix  and  late 
the  wife  of  Thomas  Keynsham. 

Gold  and  silver  entrusted  to  the  said  John  Gybon  aud  Thomas  Keynsham.  

46-48  Harry  GOLLOFER,  of  Maudlyn  Syffeld  (i.e.,  Fifehead  Magdalen)  v.  Alice,  executrix  ab- 
late the  wife  of  Thomas  HICKES  of  Stalbridge,  butcher. 

Sale  of  a lease  from  the  late  abbot  of  Sherborne,  of  meadow  in  Stalbridge.  Dorset. 

49  John  GOODMAN  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Edmund  PAKE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Tewin,  late  of  Roger  Strete,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of  the  said  Joan. 

Herts. 

50-52  Margery  late  the  wife  of  William  GOODWYN,  and  Joan  COLTER,  v.  John,  son  and  heir 
of  Robert  COWLES. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Framlingham  (Framyngham)  late  of  John  Say,  deceased,  father  of  the  said 
Margaret  and  grandfather  of  the  said  Joan.  Suffolk. 

53-54  Valentine  GOODWYNE  and  Margaret  his  wife,  a daughter  of  John  Myller  of  Thomham,  v. 
Thomas  PAYNE  of  Castleacre,  supervisor  of  the  will  of  the  said  Myller. 

Messuage  and  closes  in  Titchwell,  with  money,  sheep,  and  pasture  therefor  in  Brancaster  of  the 
bequest  of  the  said  Myller,  and  repairs  of  houses.  Norfolk. 

65-58  Thomas  GOUGHE  of  Whitchurch  v.  George  PAYNE,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  the  farm  of  Innes  Court  in  Bedminster.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 
59-60  Humphrey  GRAUNDORGE  and  George  HILTON  v.  Roman  CHETTELLES. 

Bond  given  on  deft’s  behalf  to  Alexander  Popham,  esquire,  for  rent  of  the  vicarage  of  Donington- 
in-Holland.  Lincoln. 

61-63  Roger  GRAYE,  gentleman,  v.  William  WYRSDAYLE  and  Cuthbert  BOTHE. 

Compounded  tithes  late  of  the  monastery  of  Revesby.  Lincoln. 

54  John  GREBBY  and  Richard  SHERMAN,  executors  of  Stephen  Sherman,  v.  Richard 
NICHOLLES,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  land  in  Walpole  made  by  the  late  prioress  and  convent  of  Elstow.  Norfolk. 

65-66  William  GRESCROFT  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  Leonard  BAWDRY. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Leake  bought  of  the  said  Leonard.  Lincoln. 

67  Robert  GROVE  of  Donhead,  gentleman,  receiver  of  Sir  Thomas  Arundell’s  lands,  v. 
Nicholas  ENGELBERT,  bailiff  of  Ryme. 

Balance  of  deft’s  account  paid  for  him  by  complainant.  Wilts,  Dorset. 

68-70  Richard  GRUFF,  son  and  executor  of  Thomas  ap  John  ap  Gethyn,  v.  John  AYLESBURY 
and  David  BAKER. 

Lands  called  ‘ Pylcoghe  ’ of  the  demise  of  Gruffydd  ap  David  Lloid  or  of  John,  his  son.  Montg. 

71-74  Thomas  GRYFFYN,  knight,  and  Jane,  his  wife,  v.  Henry  CAPELL,  knight. 

Manors  of  Wyke  (i.e.,  Wick  St.  Lawrence  ?),  Ubley  (Obleyge),  Stone  Easton,  Midsomer  Norton, 
Angersleigh,  Walton,  Thornfalcon,  Alston,  Marres  (in  Weare),  Aldwick  (in  Batcombe  and  Blagdon), 
Child  Oakford,  Aust,  Downhatherley,  Twygbarwe  (i.e.,  Twigworth?)  and  Cootes,  and  lands 
there,  late  of  Richard  Newton,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Jane,  and  grandfather  of  deft. 

Somerset,  Dorset,  Glouc. 

75-76  The  same,  described  as  of  Braybrooke,  co.  Northants,  v.  the  same  and  William  DALE  of 
Yatton,  yeoman. 

Goods  of  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Richard  Newton,  in  her  house  at  Wyke.  Somerset. 


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77-82  John  GUYNETH,  parson  or  provost  of  Clenokvaure  and  vicar  of  Luton,  co.  Bedford,  v. 

Robert  VAGHAN,  alias  Robert  ap  Richard  ap  Robert,  RETHERCH  (Retheraugh)  ap 
David,  and  others. 

Tithes  of  Llanvaxlan  (i.e.,  Llanfaglan  ?),  Llangenwyn,  Llangaffo,  and  elsewhere.  Damaged. 

Carnarvon.  Anglesey. 


83-85  Thomas  GWENTE  v.  James  STEVYNS  and  others. 

Land  in  the  manor  of  Buckland,  of  the  demise  of  the  abbot  and  convent  of  St.  Peter’s,  Gloucester, 
wherein  defts.  claim  common  of  pasture  as  copyholders.  D.XIV,  48.  See  File  1275,  No.  24. 

Gloucester. 

86-87  Richard  GYBSON  of  Erith,  gentlemen,  v.  Christopher  LASSELLES  of  Breckenbrough, 
esquire. 

Seizure  of  tools  and  deeds  in  a vexatious  action  of  debt.  Huntingdon,  York. 

88-90  Jerome  GYLBERD,  gentleman,  v.  Roger  GRACE  and  Margaret,  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  the  parish  of  Holy  Trinity,  Colchester,  which  were 
entrusted  to  defts.  during  the  late  rebellion.  Essex. 

91-92  Richard,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  GYLMYN,  v.  Robert,  Amy,  and  William  GYLMYN. 
Messuage  and  land  at  Bradstone  in  Slimbridge.  See  File  1227,  No.  78.  Gloucester. 


FILE  1353. 

1 Edward  GADRIGE  v.  William  MARCHAUNT. 

Messauges  and  lands  at  Walcombe  and  Penn,  in  Wells,  held  of  the  manor  of  Emborrow  (Emboroughe). 

Somerset. 

2 John  GARLAND  of  Exeter  v.  John  FOSTER  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  ( described ) in  Loders.  Dorset. 

3-6  George  GATCHETT  (Catchett)  of  London,  yeoman,  grandson  and  heir  of  Robert  Gygges,  v. 
John  DAVYSON  (Dawson)  and  William  EGER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  closes  in  the  county  of  the  city  of  York.  2 replications.  York. 

7 Alexander  GATE,  parson  of  Tolleshunt  Knights  (Tolson  Militis)  v.  Thomas  BAKER. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage  made  to  Jerome  Songer  by  Edward  Popley,  late  parson,  deprived  for  marriage. 

Essex. 


8-9  Elizabeth  GATE  v.  Richard  C.ANONE. 

Forgery  of  a will  in  the  name  of  William  Watkyns  of  Salisbury,  draper,  deceased,  nephew  of  com- 
plainant. Wilts. 

io-ii  Osmund  GAY  and  Margaret  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Fynche  of  Milton  by  Sitting- 
bourne,  v.  Christopher  ROPER,  esquire,  guardian  of  Harry  Fynche,  deceased,  eldest  son 
of  the  said  John. 

Rent  due  for  quitting  the  said  John’s  house  called  ' Groveherst.’  Kent. 

12-13  William  GAYER  of  Marazion  v.  Thomas  HENRY  of  Rescrowe. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  of  John  Arundell  of  Lanham,  knight,  partly  pa’d  in  tin.  Cornwall. 

14  Thomas  GEORGE,  husbandman,  son  of  Thomas  George,  deceased,  and  of  Anne  Tuersley, 
his  wife,  v.  John  SMITHE  of  Godaiming,  clothier,  his  guardian  to  whom  he  was  formerly 
apprenticed. 

Farm  called  Tuesley  (Tuersley)  with  land,  rent  of  a mill,  etc.,  in  Godaiming  and  elsewhere,  whereof 
defendant  has  extorted  a lease,  and  obtained  a conveyance  by  colour  of  a marriage  settlement 
on  his  daughter.  Surrey. 

15-17  John  GILBERT  of  Ashford,  yeoman,  and  Avice,  his  wife,  v.  Thomas  and  William  GYBBON. 
Land  in  Bethersden,  late  of  James  Gybbon,  deceased,  uncle  of  the  said  Avice,  defendants  being 
administrators  of  his  will.  Kent. 

18-20  John  GLANFELDE  (Glawyn),  husbandman,  v.  William  STRECHELEYE. 

Tenements  in  the  manor  of  Jacobstowe  of  the  demise  of  Francis  Stretcheleye,  esquire,  deceased, 
father  of  defendant.  D.  XIII,  16.  Devon. 

21  Nicholas  GLYN,  gentleman,  v.  Elizabeth  TALCARNE. 

Plate  ( described ) acquired  under  a statute  merchant  executed  by  John  Talcarne,  esquire,  to  warrant 
the  manor  of  Treire  in  St.  Eval  (Treyer).  Cornwall. 

22-25  John,  great-grandson  and  heir  of  Robert  GOCHE  of  Bacton  (Bawton),  v.  William 
GOODRICKE  and  Elizabeth,  his  wife,  daughter  of  William  Dobbs,  deceased. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Wetherden  and  Wyverstone.  2 suits. 

Suffolk. 

26-28  John  GODOLGHAN  (Godolphyn)  of  Gwennap,  v.  John  PENPOLL. 

Removal  of  200  ‘ semes  of  sender  otherwise  called  pyllyan  ’ from  complainant’s  blowing-house  at 
Pensingnans.  Cornwall. 

29-32  Valentine  GODWYNE  and  Margaret,  his  wife,  v.  Robert  WYND  and  Richard  ROBYNS, 
executors  of  John  Wynd. 

Under-lease  by  John  Myller,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Margaret,  of  the  manor  of  Brancaster  with 
fold-courses,  on  condition  that  she  should  have  a certain  number  of  sheep  feeding  thereon.  Damaged. 

Norfolk. 


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33~39  George  GOLSTON  of  Mamhead,  co.  Devon,  grandson  of  Piers  Golston  of  Coton,  gentleman, 
deceased,  v.  Edward,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  SPROTT  (Spratt),  Edward  FRYTHE,  William 
FREMAN,  and  others. 

Lands  in  Lichfield,  Shenstone  and  elsewhere.  (2  answers  by  Freman  are  included).  Faded. 

Stafford. 

40-43  Richard,  son  of  Thomas  GOODHANDE,  deceased,  v.  Robert  APRICE  and  Miles  FOREST, 
esquires. 

Lease  from  defendants  of  the  manor  of  Aswick  in  Whaplode.  Lincoln. 

44  Ralph  GOODWTYN,  executor  of  Christopher  Haward,  v.  Richard  FULMERSTON. 

Messuage  called  New  Place  and  land  in  Ipswich  and  Stoke  of  the  demise  of  Andrew  Sy[l]yarde, 
Mary  his  wife,  and  others.  Mutilated.  Suffolk. 

45  William  GOODWYN  v.  Clement  CLERKE. 

Rent  of  land  in  Booking,  formerly  of  John  Thurkell.  Essex. 

46-47  Davye.  GOUGHE  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  Joan  SPENCER  and  others. 

Lease  from  the  dean  and  chapter  of  Christ  Church,  Oxford,  of  the  rectories  of  Myfod,  [Welshjpool, 
and  Guilsfield,  in  reversion,  after  a former  Crown  lease.  Montg. 

48  John  GRANEWE  of  Hoxne,  grandson  and  heir  of  Robert  Thruston,  v.  Edmund  PYGOTT. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Osmondiston.  Norfolk. 

49  Richard  GRAY  v.  Richard  JONSONE  of  Gringley  (Grinlie),  husbandman. 

Failure  to  repay  two  ' old  rialls  ’ of  gold  and  to  deliver  a purchase  of  barley.  Notts. 

50  , son  and  heir  of  Thomas  GRAYE  and  of  Alice,  his  wife,  v.  Thomas  BRADLEY, 

and  William  FITZWILLIAMS,  knight. 

Tenement  in  Theydon  Garnon  (Garneys)  late  of  William  Fowche  of  Epping,  deceased,  father  of 
the  said  Agnes.  Faded.  Essex. 

51  Thomas  de  GRAYE,  clerk,  v.  Christopher  COOTE,  esquire. 

Debt  of  defendant  and  of  Lady  Anne  Knyvett,  his  wife.  Mutilated. 

52  John  GREATRAKES  v.  Thomas  DAKYN  of  Ible  and  Christopher  HOULSTON  of  Ivonbrook 
(Inbroke)  Mill. 

Seizure  from  complainant’s  house  of  Grange  Mill,  in  Ible,  of  goods  and  deeds  entrusted  to  him. 

Derby. 

53— 55  John  GRENE  of  Tunstall,  husbandman,  v.  John  SAYER  of  Knighton. 

Loan.  Stafford. 

56  Robert  GRENE  of  London,  haberdasher,  and  Luce,  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of 

Roger  Lloyd,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor  of  London,  v.  DAVID  ap  Howell  of  Llanddewi- 
brefi. 

Debt  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  London,  Carmarthen. 

57-58  John  GRENEHYLL  (Gyrnehyll)  v.  Cuthbert,  nephew  and  heir  of  William  PATENSON. 
Messuage,  cottage,  and  land  in  Watford,  late  of  Agnes  Patenson,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  William. 
D.  XI,  8.  Herts. 

59-62  Robert  GRENLYNGE  of  Fressingfield  v.  Richard  GRENLYNGE. 

Manor  of  Shelton  Hall  in  Stradbroke,  demised  by  Anthony  Wyngfeld,  knight,  to  defendant  and 
Robert,  his  brother,  since  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Suffolk. 

63-64  Agnes  GREY  of  Kenilworth,  late  the  wife  of  Lawrence  Grey,  v.  Richard  KNYVETT,  esquire. 
Forcible  ouster  from  the  parsonage  of  Radford,  in  contempt  of  a judgment  of  the  King’s  Bench 

Warwick. 

65  James  GREYNE  of  Lincoln’s  Inn,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  BULLMER  of  Northallerton, 
merchant. 

Money  paid  on  defendant’s  behalf  to  Christopher  Andderton  of  Thavies  Inn,  gentleman. 

Middlesex,  York. 

66-69  Jan  (sic)  GROVE  (Agrove)  v.  John  TEMPULLMAN. 

Close  in  Woolsthorpe,  late  of  William  Grove,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Lincoln. 

70-73  William  GUYE  (Quye)  of  Canewden,  co.  Essex,  labourer,  v.  John  THURGER  of  the  same, 
husbandman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Abynton  Magna,  late  of  Agnes  Quye,  grandmother  of  complainant  who  claims 
to  be  her  heir  in  borough-English  Essex  (rectius  Cambridge). 

74-75  Robert  GYGNERE  of  Isleham,co.  Cambridge,  v.  Thomas  STUTEVILE  (Stutfylde),  esquire. 
Land  in  Worlington  (Wudlyngton),  late  of  James  Gygnere,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Suffolk. 

76-78  Walter  GYLL  v.  Adam  BONVILE  and  Joan,  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  John  Scose. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Loddiswell  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Scose.  Devon. 

79-81  Robert  GYRLYNGTON  v.  Denise  PLOMPTON  and  William  WOODROFF,  executors  of 
Isabel  Plumpton,  of  Plumpton,  co.  York. 

Rent  charged  by  the  said  Isabel  on  the  manor  of  Sacombe.  Herts. 

FILE  1354. 

1 John  GALLANT  and  Joan  his  wife,  executrix  of  Nicholas  Walpole,  clerk,  v.  Nicholas 
LOWTHE. 

Failure  to  repay  a loan  and  detention  of  deeds.  [Norfolk  ?J 

2 Richard  GALLEY  v.  William  BUCKLEY,  both  of  Beaumaris,  merchants. 

Frivolous  suit  and  slanaer  arising  out  of  the  adultery  of  Margaret,  wife  of  complainant  and  step- 
daughter of  deft.  Damaged.  Anglesfy. 


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3-5  John  GANTENNY  v.  John  and  Grace  WARRE  and  John  MORE. 

Meadow  in  Pixton  (in  Dulverton)  Somerset. 

6 William  GASCOY[GNE]  of  Cusworth,  knight,  v.  William  WYNTRYNGHAM  of  Whytley. 

House  belonging  to  the  chantry  of  Daryngton,  late  of  William  Keen.  [York], 

7-9  Peter  GATE  v.  Germyn  SHREYFFE  (Sheryffe)  and  John  GODFREY,  administrators 
of  the  goods  of  William  Campbell,  deceased. 

Loan  of  horses  and  of  ‘ tenne  poundes  in  golde,  that  is  to  saye  tenne  angel  nobles  and  tenne  half 
suffrens.’  Norfolk. 

10  John  GAYNSFORDE,  gentleman, 

Commission  to  examine  witnesses  (including  Lord  Grey  of  Wilton)  as  to  the  genuineness  of  a 
surrender  by  Nicholas,  his  brother,  of  a lease  of  the  manor  of  Great  Brickhill  and  lands  there. 

Buckingham. 

11  Richard  GAYWODE  of  London,  salter,  v , yeoman. 

Land  called  ‘ Kenlamore  ’ late  of  Richard  Hardyng  and  John  . . . Damaged.  Middlesex. 

12-15  John  GEFFEREYS  and  others,  inhabitants  of  the  manor  of  Bloxham,  v.  Richard  FYNES, 
esquire,  lord  thereof. 

Extortion  of  excessive  fines,  and  other  restrictions  of  tenancy  contrary  to  custom.  Damaged. 
D.  XIV,  8.  Oxford. 

16-17  Thomas  GEMNAN  of  Mardon  and  Richard  SYMONS  (Symond)  of  Fittleworth,  yeomen, 
and  Thomas  BROWN,  v.  George  FOWLER  of  Harting,  yeoman. 

Money  payable  by  deft,  on  marriage  with  Alice,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Edward  Brown  of 
Littleworth,  tanner,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Thomas  Sussex. 

18-19  The  same  and  Richard  BROWN,  another  son  of  the  said  Edward,  v.  the  same. 

Do.  the  two  first-named  complainants  being  supervisors  of  the  will  of  the 
said  Edward.  Sussex. 

20-21  Gilbert  GERRARDE  and  others,  executors  of  Nicholas  Hussey,  v.  Richard  BONES  (Bonnes, 
Boones) . 

Debt.  Lincoln. 

22-26  William  GERVYS  v.  [John]  FYTZJAMES,  archdeacon  of  Taunton,  and  Richard  FYTZ- 
JAMES. 

Lease  of  a mill  and  pasture  in  Wells  of  the  bequest  of  Thomas  Clerke,  esquire.  Will  recited. 

Somerset. 

27  Thomas  GETHYN,  parson  of  Northop,  v.  John  SALISBURY,  knight. 

Parsonage  of  Northop,  demised  to  deft,  by  William  Parfoy,  late  parson,  deprived  for  marriage. 
Damaged.  [Flint]. 

28-30  George  GILLE  v.  John  CHAPMAN. 

Fold-courses  in  Babraham  belonging  to  a tenement  called  the  Lamb  and  to  lands  late  of  the  monastery 
of  Sawtrey.  Cambridge. 

31-33  Robert  GLASYER  of  Petersfield  v.  John  ROCHE  of  East  Meon. 

Refusal  of  acquittance  for  instalment  of  a debt.  Hants. 

34-35  John  GLOVER  of  Wheatley  v.  William  GLOVER  and  John  STORRES. 

Messuages,  cottages  and  land  in  Langford  (i.e.  Glanford  ?)  Brygg.  Lincoln. 

36-37  Robert  GODARDE  v.  William  SHIPTON. 

Action  for  price  of  corn  growing  in  Brampton,  partly  paid  for  and  less  in  quantity  than  represented. 

Huntingdon. 

38-39  William  GODBERE  and  Alice,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Whyte  and  administratrix 
of  his  goods,  v.  Richard  CHANON  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tithe  corn  in  ‘ Fluxton  Mowe  ’ in  Ottery  St.  Mary  of  the  demise 
of  the  college  of  Ottery  St.  Mary.  Devon. 

40-42  Richard  GODDYNG  and  Katherine  his  wife  v.  John  DODDE,  husbandman,  and  John,  his 
son. 

Windmill  and  land  in  Burnham  and  Puriton  late  of  John  London,  deceased,  father  of  the  said 
Katherine  and  of  Cristyan,  wife  of  the  said  John  Dodde  the  elder.  Somerset. 

43  Richard  GODFREY  of  Colchester,  beer-brewer,  v.  Benjamin  CLERE,  surviving  executor 
of  John  Steven  of  Colchester,  beer-brewer. 

Price  of  malt  and  hops,  and  joint  purchase  of  wood  in  Boxted.  Essex. 

44  James  GODOLPHYN,  esquire,  and  Mary,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Luttrele,  knight,  v. 
Robert  OPY. 

Detention  of  household  goods  and  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor,  borough,  and  castle  of  Dunster, 
and  of  messuages  and  land  there.  Somerset. 

45  Thomas  GODYNG  v.  the  bailiffs  of  IPSWICH. 

Action  by  Robert  Barker  on  a bond  given  on  behalf  of  William  Buckname  of  Ipswich,  merchant. 
Certiorari.  Suffolk. 

46-47  Edmund  GOLAND  v.  Henry,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  JOHNSON,  knight. 

Wrongful  distress  on  two-thirds  of  the  manor  of  Stainbrough  Lowe,  and  messuages  and  land  in  Stain- 
brough  (Deft.,  being  tenant  of  the  other  third,  states  that  the  said  Sir  Thomas  was  also  seized  of  lands 
in  Linton,  Grimston,  and  Worsborough).  Damaged.  D.  XIII,  63.  York. 

48-49  Thomas  GOLDESTONE  and  Anne,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Caynho,  v.  Richard 
BEDELL. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Leighton  Bromswold  of  the  entail  of  John  Dykons,  father  to  the  said  Anne. 

Huntingdon. 


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50-52  Robert  GOLDYNGE  v.  John  BARLEY,  his  father-in-law. 

Tenement  in  Luton,  pledged  to  deft.,  by  whom  it  was  purchased  for  complainant  and  partly  paid 
for.  Devon. 

53-54  Anthony  GONBYE,  gentleman,  v.  Robert  HILL,  executor  of  John  Hyll,  clerk. 

Silver-gilt  cup  entrusted  to  the  said  John.  

55  John  GOODALE  v.  John  GODDERD,  gentleman,  and  William  GENT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Shipton  Sobers,  Shipton  Oliffe,  Brockhampton,  Compton,  and  Sevenhampton, 
held  of  the  manor  of  Shipton  Sobers.  Gloucester. 

56-57  William  GOODDYNGE  (Gowdyng)  v.  William  SPRYE  and  Thomas  (Robert)  FORDE. 
Rent  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Whitchurch,  late  of  Thomas  Dennys,  knight.  Devon. 

58-63  John  GOODLADE  v.  Nicholas  RECHERDSON  (Richardson),  Edward  KYRBY  and  John 
COPLEDIKE. 

House  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Ross  in  Holderness.  York. 

64-65  George  GOODMAN,  husbandman,  for  himself  and  all  the  inhabitants  of  West  Laughton  v 
William  COWPER  and  John  GOTCHE. 

Seizure  of  a chalice  and  of  deeds  relating  to  a house  and  lands  in  East  and  West  Laughton  and 
Bowden  Magna,  whereof  a proportion  of  the  issues  should  be  used  for  repair  of  the  highway,  in 
West  Laughton.  Leicester. 

66-68  Mary  GOODRIKE  v.  Richard  GOODRICK  of  London,  her  divorced  husband. 

Intermarriage  with  Dorothy,  late  the  wife  of  George  Blage,  knight,  and  detention  of  complainant’s 
lands  and  goods.  2 answers,  both  pleading  that  the  matter  is  determinable  in  the  ecclesiastical  court. 

London. 

69-70  William  GOODWYNE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Peirce,  v.  John  PEIRSE, 
son  of  the  said  John. 

Annuity  of  the  bequest  of  the  said  John  the  father.  Suffolk. 

71  Wbliam  GOSEMAN  v.  George  KENNEY  (Kynney). 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a tenement  in  the  parish  of  Kennyngham  (i.e.  Kenninghall  ?). 
Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

72-73  Richard  GRATWYCK  of  Cowfold,  yeoman,  v.  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William 
LEDBETTER,  kinsman  and  executor  of  William  Ledbetter. 

Lease  of  lands  in  West  Grinstead  promised  in  exchange  for  the  farm  of  Washington.  Sussex. 

74-75  John  GRAVELL  (Greavell)  v.  William  BUTTON  of  Alton,  co.  Wbts,  esquire,  son  and  heir 
of  William  Button. 

Messuage  and  land  at  English  Batch  in  Englishcombe  of  the  grant  of  John  Husey,  knight. 

Somerset. 

76-77  Thomas  GREGGE  and  others,  for  themselves  and  all  the  inhabitants  of  Gonerby,  v.  Thomas 
KNOTTE,  alias  Roper. 

Land  in  Gonerby,  now  the  site  of  a common  hall  etc.,  granted  by  Agnes  Pykard  for  payments  to  the 
curate  in  Lent,  and  for  repair  of  the  church.  See  File  1355,  No.  45.  Lincoln. 

78-79  John  GRENE  v.  John  (sic)  his  younger  brother. 

Land,  in  Great  Maplestead,  late  of  Thomas  Grene,  deceased,  father  of  both  parties.  Essex. 
80  John  GRENE  and  others  of  Allensmore  and  Thruxton,  yeomen,  v.  Gwilliam  John  PHELIPE 
of  Llanigon,  husbandman. 

Cattle  entrusted  to  deft,  to  pasture.  Hereford,  Brecon. 

81-83  John  GRENE  and  Margaret,  his  wife,  a daughter  of  John  Pooyd,  deceased,  v.  Agnes,  executrix 
and  late  the  wife  of  John  P0(0)DE. 

Land  in  North  Somercotes  of  the  demise  of  the  gbd  of  Our  Lady  there.  ^ Lincoln. 

84  Edward  GREVILL,  knight,  son  and  heir  of  John  Grevill,  knight,  v.  Thomas  PARTYNGTON, 
knight. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  nanor  of  Crendon,  late  of  Edward  Grevill,  knight,  deceased. 

Buckingham. 


85  The  same,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  Grevill,  v.  Stephen  HALES. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  called  Cranwebes.  Buckingham. 

86  John  GRIFF  of  Newport,  co.  Gloucester,  son  and  heir  of  John  Griff,  v.  Charles  HARBERT, 
knight. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Monmouth.  Monmouth. 

87  John  GRIFF,  parson  of  Burton,  v.  John  PEROTT. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage  by  John  Battie  (?),  late  parson,  deprived  for  marriage.  Faded. 

Pembroke. 


88-89  Robert  GRONE  (Grono),  clerk,  v.  Thomas  JOHNS,  clerk. 

Parsonage  of  Eglowsell  ( now  Llangadwaladr).  Anglesey. 

90-91  The  same  v.  the  same  and  Reynold  and  Richard  MERycKE.  Anglesey. 

92-93  William  and  Mary,  children  of  Robert  GROVE,  deceased,  v.  Richard  DADE. 

Joint  purchase  by  the  said  Robert  and  Richard  of  lands  in  the  manor  of  Donhead.  Wilts. 


94  Foulke  GRYFFITH  of  London,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  PYGGOTTE. 

Gelding  of  the  bequest  of  Evan  ap  David  ap  Price  of  Llanufydd,  gentleman.  Denbigh. 

95-96  James  GRYFFITH  ap  Powell  v.  David  MORTIMER  (Mormare),  son-in-law  of  Richard 
Gryffyth  ap  Res,  and  HENRY  ap  Powell. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Cilfwyr  in  Manordeifi  (Kilvoyer)  late  of  Thomas  ap  Price  ap  Weskyn  (the 
said  Mortimer  describes  complainant  as  ruler  of  the  country).  Pembroke. 


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97-102  Thomas  GRYGGES  of  Rye  and  Alice  his  wife,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  Richard  Allen, 
v.  Thomas  (William)  son  of  Thomas  CHEYNE,  and  Constance,  late  the  wife  of  the  latter. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Warbleton.  Sussex. 

103  James  GUNTER  of  Mounckton,  co.  Monmouth,  esquire,  v.  James  BOYLE,  gentleman. 

Part  price  of  the  grange  of  Aberdehoneth,  late  of  the  abbey  of  Dore,  and  bought  of  the  Crown  to 
deft's  use.  Hereford. 

104  Anthony  GURNEY,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  GRANGER,  clerk. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  the  reversion  of  the  manor  of  Bury  Hall  in  Great  Ellingham  after  the 
death  of  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  complainant.  Norfolk. 


105  William  GYBBES  v.  Richard  TRYPPER. 

Loan  by  Katherine  Robertes  of  North  Nibley,  whose  executor  complainant  is. 


Gloucester. 


106-108  John  and  William,  sons  of  John  GYBBYNS,  deceased,  v.  Andrew  WEKES,  gentleman 
Tenements  in  the  manor  of  Easter  Nynehead  promised  to  complainants  by  William  Wykes,  brother 
of  deft.  Somerset. 

109-110  Richard  GYLL  and  Agnes,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Matthew  Hynde,  gentleman,  and  formerly 
of  Edmund  Lee,  v.  Francis,  son  and  heir  of  John  HYNDE,  knight,  J.C.P. 

Messuage,  lands,  rents,  and  services  in  Swaffham  Prior  held  by  the  said  Lee,  together  with  lands 
in  Swaffham,  Bulbeck,  Reach  and  Bottisham.  Mutilated.  Cambridge. 


FILE  1355. 

1-4  James  GARDEN,  yeoman,  v.  the  mayor  of  CHICHESTER,  and  Bryan  BANCKES. 
Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid.  Corpus  cum  causa  and  subpoena.  Sussex. 

5 Thomas,  son  of  Henry  GARDENER,  deceased,  v.  William  HOWE. 

Messuage  ‘and  land  in  Tiffield  of  the  demise  of  the  hospital  of  St.  John  the  Baptist,  Northampton. 

N’hamp. 

6 Richard  GARDYNER,  husbandman,  v.  William  WALGRAVE,  gentleman. 

Forcible  ouster  from  lands  in  Brent  Pelham,  because  complainant’s  wife  had  testified  in  the  spiritual 
court  to  the  misconduct  of  defendant’s  wife.  See  File  1283,  No.  2.  Herts. 

7-10  Stephen  GARRET  and  Mary,  his  wife,  executrix  of  Christopher Wryght,  v.  Thomas  OFFLEY 
and  William  HEWETT,  late  sheriffs  of  London. 

False  return  to  a fieri  facias  for  a debt  of  Robert  Wryght,  whose  executor  the  said  Christopher  was. 
Faded.  (Annexed  is  an  answer  of  defendants  and  Guy  Wade  to  a bill  of  the  same  complainants.) 

London. 

11  Thomas  GATWARD  v.  Richard  RAMSEY. 

Reversion  of  marsh  in  . . .che,  late  of  Spinney  priory.  Faded.  Cambridge,  Suffolk. 

12-14  John  GAWSYM  (Gawson)  of  Westminster,  nephew  and  heir  of  John  Gawsym,  v.  Richard 
WATKYNS  and  Thomas  GOLUP  (Gallope). 

Manor  of  East  Axnoller  (in  Beaminster)  and  lands  there  and  in  Beaminster,  Pickett  (in  South 
Perrott),  Langford  (in  Stratton?),  Demelpole,  Wykwyldlond  ( i.e . Wyke  in  Halstock),  and  West 
Corscombe.  See  D.  IX.  70.  Dorset. 

15-19  Richard  GAYE  v.  Thomas  FLOREY  (Flowre). 

Messuage,  curtilage  and  garden  in  Poole,  late  of  Matthew  Tyler,  deceased,  grandfather  of  com- 
plainant. Dorset. 

20  William  GEFFREY,  chancellor  of  Salisbury,  v.  John  HAMME. 

Messuage  and  land  under  the  castle  of  Old  Sarum,  generally  given  by  the  bishop  to  the  Chancellor 
‘ for  his  paynes  and  dylygence  in  the  correction  in  the  bookes  within  the  said  churche.’  Mutilated. 

Wilts. 

21  John  GEST  v.  Christopher  SKOT  and  John  THWAYT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Bydell  (i.e.  Bedale?).  York. 

22-24  Bryan  GODFREY  and  William  LOVELACKE  v.  the  sheriffs  of  London,  and  Thomas  GORE. 
Action  of  debt  in  contempt  of  an  order  in  bankruptcy.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  London. 

25  Thomas  GODYER  of  Topsham,  merchant,  v.  William  PETHERYCK. 

Part  price  of  a butt  of  sack.  Devon. 

26  Thomas  GOODKNAPP  v.  James  CARTER  of  Aylesby,  yeoman,  and  Edward  MADESON, 
knight. 

Messuage,  cottages,  and  land  in  Ulceby  by  Thomton-Curtis,  entailed  by  William  Goodknapp  of 
Kingston-upon-Hull,  merchant,  uncle  of  complainant.  Lincoln. 

27-28  The  same  v.  Andrew  CARTER. 

Surplus  issues  of  the  premises  assigned  in  payment  of  a debt  to  the  said  Sir  Edward.  Lincoln. 

29-30  Richard,  son  of  Edward  GOODWYN,  deceased,  v.  John  TURNER  and  others. 

Goods  of  the  said  Edward,  whereof  complainant  is  administrator.  (Defendants  plead  that  com- 
plainant’s father  is  John  Goodwyn,  still  living.)  Stafford. 

31-34  William,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  GOUGHE  v.  Richard  THOMAS. 

Lands  in  the  parish  of  Berkeley  and  manor  of  Hampton.  (Defendant  pleads  that  complainant  is  a 
minor  in  his  ward.)  Glouc. 

35-37  John  GOUGHE  and  Joan,  his  wife,  v.  Robert  HYCH,  gentleman,  and  others. 

Price  of  a lease  of  the  Crown  inn  and  land  at  Glastonbury  sold  to  Robert  Wardford. 


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38  William  GRAUNT  and  Mary,  his  wife,  v.  William,  son  and  heir  of  William  BAYLIEF 
(Bayllye)  of  Keevil,  gentleman. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Winkfield  promised  to  complainants  on  their  marriage.  Wilts. 

39  John  GRAVESEND  v.  Francis  SHERLEY  and  Richard  ELRYNGTON,  esquires. 

Land  in  Wiston,  late  of  Peter  Bulloker,  gentleman.  Sussex. 

40-42  Roger  GREAVES  v.  Stephen  and  William  PYE. 

Refusal  of  charges  of  Carlton  ferry  across  the  Trent.  Notts. 

43-44  Hugh  GREFFITH,  prebendary  of  Westminster,  v.  Richard  SHELLEY,  esquire. 

Messuage  in  Westminster  belonging  to  complainant’s  prebend.  Middx. 

45  Thomas  GREG  and  others,  for  themselves  and  all  the  inhabitants  of  Gonerby,  v.  Thomas 
KNOTT  alias  Roper. 

Land  in  Gonerby  bequeathed  to  the  inhabitants  before  the  memory  of  man  by  Thomas  Dymock, 
knight.  See  Files  1503,  Nos.  9-10,  1354,  No.  76.  Lincoln.’ 

46  Thomas  GRESWOLD  and  Richard  his  son  v.  Richard  SERJAUNT. 

Detention  and  threatened  destruction  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  King’s  Norton  and  elsewhere 
late  of  Marion  Fitter,  deceased,  aunt  of  Alice,  mother  of  the  said  Richard  Greswold.  Worc.,  Warw! 

47-49  Henry  GRETE  v.  William,  younger  son  of  John  CROTON  and  of  Joan  Grete,  his  wife. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Midhurst.  See  File  1372,  No.  37.  Sussex. 

50  GRIFFITH  ap  Thomas  v.  Henry  ADAME  and  others. 

Loan.  Pembroke. 

51  GRIFFITH  ap  Rise  v.  RISE  ap  Griffith  ap  Judithe  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Gwyddelwern,  late  of  Griffith  ap  David,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Merioneth. 

52  GRIFFITH  ap  James  v.  WILLIAM  ap  Rice  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  St.  Dogmells.  Pembroke. 

53-54  James  GRIFFITHE  ap  Hoell,  esquire,  v.  GRIFFITH  ap  Hoell  and  Jenckyn  SWELLIN 
alias  Griffeth. 

Reviver  of  a suit  against  Swellin  ap  Griffeth  for  goods  which  complainant  could  not  formerly, 
specify.  ! 

55-57  Margaret  GRIGBYE  of  Mersham,  grand-daughter  and  heir  of  John  Brode  gentleman  v 
John  IPPYNGBURY. 

Messuage,  garden  and  orchard  in  Maidstone  to  which  defendant  lays  a claim  through  Henry  Wyatt, 
knight.  Kent! 

58-60  Thomas  GROVE,  Joan,  his  wife,  William  WYCHE,  Agnes,  his  wife  and  Katherine 
HARRYSON  v.  William  MAWDESBY  (Mawdesley). 

Messuage  and  land  in  Langley  Marish  formerly  of  Giles  Squier,  deceased,  grandfather  of  defendant 
and  of  the  femals  complainants.  D.  X.  67.  Bucks. 

61  GRUFFYDD  ap  Jevan  ap  Gyttyn  v.  ANNE  verch  Llewellyn. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Teremynyth  (i.e.  Tir-y-mynach  in  Llanbrynmair)  of  the  grant  of  David  ap 
Owen,  sometime  abbot  of  Ystrad  Marchell.  Montg. 

62-64  Lewis  GRYFFETH  of  Bury  St.  Edmunds,  in  Suffolk,  v.  Anthony  WEKES. 

Procuring  complainant’s  arrest  at  Salisbury,  extortion  of  a bond  by  a promise  of  obtaining  his 
trial,  and  plunder  of  his  house  at  Salisbury.  Wilts. 

65  James  GRYFFYTH  ap  Hoell  of  London,  esquire,  v.  Jenkyn  DAVID  ap  David. 

Tithes  and  oblations  of  the  parsonage  (sic)  of  Ystrad  collected  for  complainant  during  his  absence 
abroad.  Cardigan. 

66-69  Thomas  Wylliams  GRYFFYTH  ap  Gwylym  v.  Res  GRYFFYTH,  knight,  and  JOHN  ap 
Gwylym. 

Land  in  Tremadoc  in  the  commot  of  Isgorfai  claimed  under  rival  leases  from  the  said  Sir  Res, 
and  from  Edward  his  brother.  Caernarvon. 

70-75  William  GRYMSTON,  John  WEBBE,  and  Anne,  his  wife,  v.  Sibell  GRYMSTON,  William 
MOGERIGE  and  William  AYRE  of  Salisbury,  merchant. 

Rent  in  Kensham  (i.e.  Kingsholme?)  late  of  William  Grymston  of  Salisbury,  deceased,  father  of  the 
complainants  William  and  Anne,  and  husband  of  the  said  Sibell.  Glouc 

76  David  ap  Evan  GWYNNE  v.  HOWELL  ap  David  Appowell  and  MORRIS  ap  Evan  ap  David. 
Lands  in  the  parishes  of  Treyservante  and  Trescobe,  late  of  Katherine  Gryffyth,  alias  Heyre,  deceased, 
mother  of  complainant.  Montg. 

77-80  William  GYE  (Guy),  parson  of  Woodchurch,  v.  Humphrey  CLARKE,  gentleman. 

Tithes  of  corn  and  a chamber  in  the  parsonage  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Courthop,  late  parson, 
deceased,  who  was  married.  Kent. 

81  Jerome  GYLBERT  of  Colchester  v.  George  ROBERTES  of  the  same,  shereman. 

Debt,  complainant  being  unable  to  compel  his  witnesses  to  give  evidence.  Essex. 

82  William,  son  and  heir  of  Paul  GYLLOUR  (Gylliour)  v.  William  GYLMYN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Coney  Street,  York.  York. 

83  John  GYON  v.  Thomas  and  John  POLGLASE. 

Cattle.  Fragment. 


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FILE  1356. 

1 Richard  HADDON  v.  Anne  ARMORER  and  Roger  YONGE  her  son. 

Closes  of  pasture  in  Hoxton  of  the  demise  of  William  Clyff,  prebendary  of  Hoxton  in  St.  Paul’s 
Cathedral.  Middlesex. 

2-4  Robert  HAKYN  (Hacon)  and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Hummes,  v.  Harry  LEGAT 
and  John  BAXTER. 

Joint  tenancy  of  the  manor  of  Cransford.  Suffolk. 

5 The  same  v.  the  same,  John  GARNICHE  and  Nicholas  GODBOLD. 

Do.  Suffolk. 

6-12  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  William  HALL  of  Bradford,  esquire  and  George,  Nicholas,  Paul, 
and  William  HALL  his  sons  v.  Thomas  HALL  gentleman,  his  eldest  son. 

Execution  of  the  will  of  the  deceased  including  annuities  payable  out  of  messuages  and  land  in  West 
Lavington  and  Trowle  (in  Trowbridge  or  Bradford-on- Avon).  3 answers,  one  in  duplicate.  Wilts. 

13-16  Randall  HALL  v.  John  BLITHE,  doctor  of  physic. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Horningsay  drawn  by  William  Blyth,  late  master  of  St. 
John’s  College,  Cambridge,  but  not  confirmed  by  the  fellows.  [Cambridge.] 

17-19  The  same  v.  Richard  KYRKELYE,  gentleman. 

Entail  of  one-third  of  the  manor  of  Landbeach  promised  on  complainant’s  marriage  with  Margaret 
daughter  of  defendant.  2 answers,  one  not  headed.  Cambridge. 

20  Thomas  HAMLEN  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Smythe,  v.  Hugh  EVANS  and 
others. 

One-fourth  of  ‘ Frith  called  the  Mayne  ’ in  the  town  and  parish  of  Sowre  ( i.e . Sourton?)  of  the 
demise  of  William  Courteney,  knight,  since  deceased.  Devon. 

21  The  same  v.  Richard  FAYERWETHER  and  others. 

Do.  Devon. 

22-23  Robert  HARECOURT  of  Ronton,  esquire  v.  Thomas  BOLTE,  executor  of  John  ap  Harry, 
clerk,  LL.D. 

Detention  of  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid,  and  of  a gelding  and  a ring  given  to  the  said  John. 

Stafford. 

24  Christopher  HARRYS  v.  Agnes  and  John  HARRYS. 

Half  a 1 tack  ’ of  land  ( place  not  given).  Northumberland. 

25  John  HARRYS,  gentleman,  on  behalf  of  all  the  inhabitants  of  Liskeard,  v.  John  CONNOR 
and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands  called  feoffees’  lands  belonging  to  the  church  of  Liskeard.  Cornwall. 
26-27  George  HARRYSON  v.  Thomas  WYLSON. 

Land  and  marsh  in  Dunwich  bought  of  the  executors  of  John  Nulsforde.  Suffolk. 

28-30  Adam  HARTE  v.  Thomas  ADAMS  and  Margaret  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of 
Thomas  Sporlyng. 

Land  in  Walpole.  Norfolk. 

31  Roger  HATCHMAN,  gentleman,  v.  George  PENNY. 

Action  at  the  common  law  for  a messuage  and  land  in  Bensington  and  Warborough  (Pensyngton  and 
Woborugh)  awarded  to  complainant  by  this  court  ( see  File  1179,  No.  1).  Oxford. 

32-33  Edmund  HOWELL  of  Willand,  weaver,  v.  John  R0(0)DE  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Sampford  Peverell  late  of  Thomas  Howell,  deceased,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Devon. 

34-38  William  HAWELES  (Hawlles)  of  Smallbrook  (in  Newchurch),  gentleman,  grandson  and 
heir  of  Robert  Haweles,  v.  Margaret  and  William  HOLLYS. 

Land  in  Brading  pledged  to  William  Dameles,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  William  Hollys. 

Hants  (I.W.). 

39-40  James  HAYDOCKE,  gentleman,  and  Margaret  (Margett)  his  wife  v.  Percival  SMALPAGE, 
gentleman,  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Money  and  reversion  of  a house  and  garden  in  Bartholomew  Close  lands  called  Rowney  lands,  the 
farm  of  Sacombe  Bury  and  the  manors  of  Higham  and  Lilychurch,  all  of  the  bequest  of  Thomas 
Byll,  physician  to  King  Edward  VI,  and  father  of  the  said  Margaret  and  husband  of  the  said  Agnes. 
Damaged.  London,  Herts,  [Kent]. 

41  James  HEBYLTHWAYTE,  clerk  to  Henry  Judd,  one  of  the  Six  Clerks,  v.  William, 
CALVERD  and  others. 

Rents  of  lands  in  Caldbridge  late  of  the  monastery  of  Coverham.  York. 

42-43  Nicholas,  youngest  son  and  heir  of  Roger  HENNE,  v.  John  ERDISWYKE  (Erswyke), 
gentleman,  and  Hugh  WHELOK. 

Messuages,  garden,  and  curtilages  in  Stafford  held  in  borough-English.  Stafford. 

44-45  John  HERBERT,  Jane  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Lord  [Grey  of]  Powis,  and  Edward  GREY. 

son  of  the  latter,  v.  Thomas  and  Richard  VERNON,  David  LLOYDE  ap  Edward  and  others. 
Castle  and  borough  of  Welshpool  and  Llanvylling  (in  Mechain) ; manors  of  Teirtre  (in  Butlington 
and  Welshpool),  Ystrad  Marchell  (in  Welshpool),  Caereinion,  Mechain  Uwchcoed,  Mechain  Iscoed  and 
De  . . . , granges  of  Stirchley  (Strytcheley),  Crow  Meole  (Corneyll)  Monk  Meole  (Mounkneyll,) 

and  Bicton,  rent  in  Andover,  tithes  of  Hatton,  the  site  of  the  monastery  of  Buildwas,  and  messuages, 
cottages,  and  lands  in  Garthbowar)  ?),  Llanfair  (Caereinion?),  Llangyniew,  Castell  Caereinion, 
Llanfihangel,  Llanullynge  (i.e.  Llanfyllin  ?),'Llanfechan,  Llansaintffraid,  Llanwddyn,  Pennant,  Hirnant, 


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Llangynog,  Llanerchudal,  Llanrhaiadr,  C[har]leton,  Pontesbury,  Uppington,  Deeping,  Gosford 
Ra  . . ey,  Ruyton,  Lythe,  Albrighton,  Upton,  Shrewsbury,  Addreynton  (?),  Raydon  (in 

Hope  Bowdler),  Bridgnorth,  Buildwas,  Longdon  and  Tyerne  (sic),  Brockton,  Ulvere,  Walton, 
and  elsewhere.  Much  damaged.  Montgomery,  Salop,  Hants,  York,  Derby,  Stafford! 

46-54  Richard  HERYNGE,  husbandman,  v.  Richard  and  Thomas  COKKES,  John  GARDYNER 
Robert  WREXHAM,  and  Thomas  ARNOLDE. 

Land  in  Wanborough  late  of  William  Herynge,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  (Defts. 
plead  a joint  tenancy.)  Wilts. 

55—57  Alexander  HODGES  v.  Michael  COLLES  and  John  YOUNGE. 

Loan  to  John  Hembreye  of  Pawlete,  deceased,  of  whose  goods  defts.  are  administrators.  [Somerset.] 
58-60  Thomas  HOLDEN,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Katherine  his  mother,  v.  Henry  FYSSHER 
and  others. 

Goods  of  the  said  Katherine  in  the  parish  of  St.  Dionis  Backchurch  (‘  Seynt  Dennys  in  Lymestrete  ’), 
which  defendants  declare  they  were  appointed  by  the  Lord  Mayor  to  divide  between  complainant 
and  his  brother  and  sisters.  Replication  wanting.  London. 

61  Richard  HORDE  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  William  NORTHE  of  the  same,  bricklayer  (John 
Roo) . 

Refusal  to  accept  a demise  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Osmaston,  which  complainant  is  under  bonds 
to  make.  (Leic.) 

62  Paul  HOUGH  and  Wilmote  his  wife  v.  John  WHITE,  father  of  the  latter. 

Land  of  the  demise  of  Reginald  Pole  at  Knolle  in  the  manor  of  Braunton  Deane.  Devon. 

63-66  John  HUETT  v.  Richard  POYNES. 

Land  at  Yearnor  in  Porlock  late  of  John  Luttye  and  Joan  his  wife,  grandparents  of  both  parties, 
and  manor  of  Marsh  and  ‘ bargaynes  ’ and  gardens  in  Dunster  late  of  Robert  Luttie,  [son]  of  the 
said  John.  Damaged.  Somerset. 

67  Roger  HUGH  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Philip  Soper,  v.  John  PARKER  of 
North  Molton,  Esquire. 

Distress  of  cattle  at  Broad  Clist,  which  complainants  cannot  replevy  because  they  do  not  know  where 
they  are.  Devon. 

68-69  Richard  HUNT  v.  Thomas  MATYN  (Matton)  and  Thomas  his  son. 

Tithe  corn  of  Compton  Bremmer  in  Enford  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  Elizabeth 

niece  of  the  said  Thomas  the  elder.  Wilts. 


» Thomas  HUXLEY,  clerk,  v.  Maude  late  the  wife  of  Richard  HUXLEY. 

Cattle  and  household  goods  entrusted  to  the  said  Richard. 

John,  grandson  and  heir  of  Walter  HYCHEMAN  of  Kempsford,  co.  Gloucester,  v.  Jane 
STEVYNS  and  others. 

Toft  in  Upper  Inglesham.  Berks. 

: John  HYDLEY  of  Halesowen,  yeoman,  v.  Walter  JONES  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Messuages  in  Catshill  (in  Bromsgrove).  See  Files  1234,  No.  45  ; 1238,  No.  47.  Worcester. 


73-75  Richard  HYLL,  husband  of  Joan  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Samwell,  v.  Thomas  FYLDE 
yeoman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  half  a burgage  in  Stratford-on-Avon  being  part  of  a tenement  called 
Chebson’s  Inne.  Warwick. 


FILE  1357. 

1 Thomas  HACHEMAN,  yeoman,  and  John  WADE,  husbandman,  v.  Owen  GWYN. 

Action  on  a bond  for  the  appearance  in  London  of  Richard  Lane  of  Gussage  All  Saints,  to  discuss 
the  title  to  the  demesne  lands  of  Burton.  D.  XII,  35.  Dorset. 

2-4  William  HACKWYLL  of  Torrington,  clothier,  v.  Richard  DAVYE,  [one  of  the  town 
councillors  of  Torrington  ?] 

Refusal  to  concur  in  a lease  of  a house  in  the  High  Street  of  Torrington  given  to  the  town  by  Roger 
Vysicke.  Devon. 

5-6  Dorothy,  late  the  wife  of  John  HALES,  and  daughter  of  William  Carrant,  knight,  v.  George, 
son  of  Thomas  SPEAKE,  knight,  deceased,  and  administrator  of  his  goods,  and  William 
CHIPETT  alias  Samson. 

Action  on  a bond  detained  by  the  said  Chipett,  and  given  by  him  and  complainant  on  behalf  of  the 
said  Sir  William.  [Somerset  ?] 

7-8  Robert  HALL  v.  Henry  THOMSON  of  Gargrave. 

Money  entrusted  to  defendant.  York. 

9-10  John  HAMOND  alias  Barker  of  Coddenham  v.  Edmund  GOSNOLD  of  the  same. 

Closes  in  Hemingstone  (Hemston)  and  Barham  of  the  demise  of  Robert  Letten,  knight.  Suffolk. 

I1-12  Robert  HAMOND  of  Hampton,  gentleman,  v.  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Aldred 
FYTZJAMES,  gentleman. 

Price  of  beer.  Middlesex. 

13  William  HAMOUNDE,  clerk  v.  John  HUTCHINS  of  Wiveliscombe. 

Deeds  entrusted  to  defendant,  including  a bond  by  Thomas  Cappes,  esquire,  and  Richard  Fitzjames, 
gentleman.  Somerset. 


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14-15  William  HAMPTON  v.  Robert  MYDDELMORE  and  Marjory  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  James 
Leveson. 

Claim  of  dower  in  a messuage  called  Watling  Street  Grange  and  land  in  . . . ylsull,  said  to  have 

been  satisfied  in  the  said  Leveson’s  will.  Mutilated.  Stafford. 

16  Thomas  HANCOCKES  alias  Boycote  v.  Richard  HYGON  and  Thomas  WYLCOX. 
Messuages  and  land  in  Boycote  late  of  Thomas  Hancockes  alias  Boycote,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Salop. 

17-22  Richard  HARBERT  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Davys  of  Hampton,  in 
Gloucester,  v.  William  WYGSTON,  knight. 

Lands  in  Shortley,  Stoke  and  Atherstone-on-Stour.  D.  XII,  28.  Warwick. 

23  John  HARPER  v.  Thomas  GEATOUR  and  William  HADDON  esquire. 

Lease  of  a barn  and  land  in  Cobham  for  which  the  said  Haddon  has  been  paid.  [Kent  or  Surrey.] 

24-28  William  HARRISON  (Henryson)  v.  Robert  CHALONER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Wakefield  of  the  entail  of  Oliver  Fowler,  grandfather  of  complainant. 
Damaged.  York. 

29-31.  Edward  HARRYSON  v.  Ralph  HARRYSON. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Bakewell  late  of  Thomas  Harryson,  deceased  grandfather  of  both  parties. 

Derby. 

32  John  HARRYSON  v.  William  D ALLANS  and  Alice  his  wife,  executrix  of  William  Harcastell. 

Price  of  oil  supplied  to  John  Harcastell  of  Boston,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  William.  Lincoln. 
33-35  Richard  HARVYE  alias  Harford  v.  William  CHAPELYN  of  Taunton,  merchant. 

Tenement  in  Cannon  Street,  [Taunton?]  held  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Taunton  Dean  (Taunton 
Prioratus,  Taundeyne).  Somerset. 

36-39  John  HASILLE  of  Coddenham,  draper,  v.  Thomas  SKYNNER  alias  Lyncolne  of  Bergholt 
(Bargolde),  clothmaker,  husband  of  Margaret  late  the  wife  of  William  Halle. 

Failure  to  warrant  a house  and  lands  in  Coddenham  and  Gosbeck  late  of  Jeffrey  Reynoldes.  D.  IX,  54. 

Suffolk. 

40  Katherine  late  the  wife  of  John  HAUKYN  v.  [John  HUBBERDE  of  Walton?]. 

Exchange  of  Customary  lands  in  [Kir]keby  ( i.e . Kirby-le-Soken  ?)  and  Thorpe  for  land  in  Dover- 
court.  Damaged.  Essex. 

41-42  William  HAWKYNS  of  Plymouth,  merchant,  v.  William  WIKES,  mayor  of  Plymouth,  Lucas 
COCK,  and  John  DERRY. 

Wreck  and  stores  at  Plymouth  bought  of  Lope  de  Kerryon,  a Spaniard  resident  in  London.  Devon. 

43-44  Richard  HAWLE  of  Chastleton,  gentleman  v.  George  OSBASTON  (Osboldaston)  and  John 
HAWLE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  lands  in  Swerford,  Stratford,  and  Alveston  (Alston) 
late  of  John  Hawle,  deceased,  father  of  complainant,  styled  by  the  said  Osbaston  Edward  Hawle. 

Oxford,  Warwick. 

45  Henry  HAWTREY,  gentleman,  and  Jane  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John 
Brabazon,  gentleman,  v.  Elizabeth  late  the  wife  of  Bartholomew  BROKESBY. 

Land  in  Melton  Mowbray  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Bartholomew  and  Elizabeth  and  of  William 
Ryppyngton.  Leicester. 

46  Thomas  HAYES  of  Bykley  v.  Robert  EVERS. 

Rent  of  land  called  ‘ Benecrofte  in  . . . )ton.  Mutilated.  ? 


47-49  James  HEATHE  (Hether)  and  Elizabeth  his  wife, daughter  and  heir  of  Richard  Brayfeld 
and  of  Anne  his  wife,  v.  Anthony  ANKETHILL  (Anthyll)  and  Mary  his  wife,  late  the  wife 
of  William  Page,  gentleman,  both  guardians  of  Matthew  son  and  heir  of  William  Page. 
Cottages,  and  right  of  pasture  for  sheep,  a dovecote,  and  a mill  in  Warminster  and  Devizes  (‘  the 
Vyes  ’)  late  of  John  Page,  deceased  father  of  the  said  Anne.  Wilts. 

50-51  John  HELHAM  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  John  FLEMMYNGE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Broxted  (Broxhed),  late  of  Thomas  Flemmynge,  husbandman,  father  of 
defendant  and  of  the  said  Margaret. 

Essex. 

52-57  John  HELIER  of  Trent,  co.  Somerset,  husbandman  v.  Robert  COWTHE  alias  Spycer  and 
Thomas  VELE. 

Tenement  in  Yetminster  of  the  demise  of  John  Yonge,  baker,  master  of  the  almshouse  of  St.  John 
the  Baptist  and  the  Evangelist  in  Sherborne  and  the  brethren  thereof.  Dorset. 

58-59  Thomas  HENMAN  of  Ecclesfield,  co.  York,  v.  Edward  KYRBY,  Ellen  his  wife,  Thomas 
HAVREFELD,  Margery  his  wife,  great-granddaughter  and  heir  of  Bennet  Henman,  Thomas 
HAVREFELD  her  son,  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  at  Kinder  (Chynder)  in  Glossop  late  of  Richard  Henman,  deceased  great- 
grandfather of  complainant.  Derby. 

60  Robert  HERBERT  of  Ripple  v.  Richard  HERBERT. 

Forcible  entry  on  messuages  and  land  in  Castlemorton  bought  of  William  Herbert.  Worcester. 

61  John,  Robert,  Richard  and  Edward  HEWES  v.  William  BUTLER,  clerk. 

Goods  of  Margery  Butler  alias  Hewes,  deceased,  mother  of  complainants  and  sister  of  defendant. 

Denbigh. 


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62-63  Henry  HEYDON,  esquire,  Anne  his  wife  and  John  DAUNTESEY,  gentleman  v Robert 
LAWRENCE. 

Land  ( described, ) belonging  to  the  manor  of  Shipton  Sollars,  late  of  Edward  Twynnho,  deceased, 
father  of  the  said  Anne  and  of  Katherine  late  the  wife  of  the  said  John.  Gloucester! 

64-67  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Do.  Replication  wanting.  Gloucester. 

68-69  The  same  v.  John  GODDARDE,  gentleman,  and  William  GENT. 

Land  and  common  belonging  to  the  same  claimed  as  part  of  the  manor  of  Nether  Hampen 
(in  Shipton  Oliffe).  Gloucester. 

70-71  Anne  HEYGATE  v.  Lancelot  MADYSON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Sandon  and  Danbury  late  of  Reynold  Heygate,  deceased,  husband  of 
complainant.  ’ Essex. 

72  William  HILDERSHAM  of  Stachewourth  (i.e.  Stetchworth  ?),  co.  Cambridge,  v.  the  mayor 
and  sheriffs  of  LONDON,  and  John  BODIE,  gentleman,  ‘ secutory  ’ to’  the  Earl"  of 
Huntingdon. 

Action  on  a bond  for  money  to  be  paid  for  the  said  Bodie  to  use  his  influence  with  the  earl  concerning 
a water-mill  in  Duffield  moor.  Derby. 

73  Maurice  HILL,  Margaret  his  wife,  Thomas  BROWNE  and  Eleanor  his  wife  v.  John 
HOOPER. 

Messuage  and  land  called  Curham  in  Hallvrton  and  land  in  Tiverton  late  of  William  Jerman, 
deceased,  great-grandfather  of  the  female  complainants.  Devon 

74-76  Robert  HILL  v.  Thomas  MORE. 

Action  for  delivery  of  deeds  relating  to  the  site  of  Taunton  priory.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 

77-79  Thomas  HILL  v.  William  BUCKENAM,  citizen  and  merchant  of  Exeter. 

Part  price  of  one-fourth  of  the  manor  of  Hockworthy,  and  of  lands,  rents,  reversions,  and  services 
there.  Devon. 

80  William  HILL  v.  Edward  MORE. 

Parsonage  of  Shipton,  whereof  Thomas  Palme[r?],  knight,  has  the  advowson  together  with  the 
manor.  Damaged.  Salop. 

81  Thomas  HOBBYS  v.  . . . 

Tenement  in  the  late  Duke  of  Somerset’s  manor  of  Stockton  Lovell.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 
82-83  Thomas  HOLCROFTE,  knight,  v.  John  WARDE  of  Capesthorne,  gentleman. 

Services  due  from  lands  held  of  complainant’s  manor  of  Over.  2 bills.  Chester. 

84  Reynold  HOLLYNGWORTH  v.  [William  ABBOTTE?]. 

Tithes  of  corn  and  hay  in  Barking  demised  by  the  abbot  and  convent  of  Barking  to  Ralph  Tracey. 
Mutilated.  Essex. 

85  Thomas  HOPKYNS,  vicar  of  Stanton  Lacy,  v.  John  (Thomas)  BROME,  late  vicar,  and 
others. 

Lease  of  the  vicarage  in  anticipation  of  defendant’s  deprivation  for  marriage.  Hereford. 

86-88  John  HORSAM  v.  Edward  WATSON,  esquire. 

Land  in  Dingley  pledged  to  Edward  (John)  Watson  of  Rockingham,  father  of  defendant,  since 
deceased.  Northampton. 

89-90  Walter  HORTON  of  Catton,  co.  Derby,  executor  of  Anne  his  mother,  deceased,  late  the  wife 
of  Thomas  Toye,  esquire,  and  formerly  of  Thomas  Sprotte,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  son  and  heir 
of  John  STONE. 

Meadow  at  Delves  in  Wednesbury  (Wallstode  Delves)  of  the  demise  of  William  Sareson  of  West 
Bromwich  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Robert  Nightyngale  of  Wednesbury.  Stafford. 

91-94  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William  HOSKYNS  of  Beaminster,  v.  John  SAMWAYES 
of  Shilvington. 

Loan  the  bond  for  which  is  embezzled.  D.X.  57.  Dorset. 

95  William  HOUSDEN  of  Great  Chesterford,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  HAMOND  of  Debden, 
yeoman. 

Part  of  goods  of  John  Egersall  of  Witham,  deceased,  promised  to  complainant  by  Thomas  Egersall  his 
brother,  administrator  thereof.  Essex. 

96-99  William,  grandson  and  heir  of  Robert  HOWE,  v.  Christopher  BURGOYNE,  gentleman. 

Deeds  entrusted  to  defendant  relating  to  a house  and  land  in  Fen-Drayton.  Cambridge. 

100-104  Thomas  HUET  v.  John  EWAN. 

Embezzlement  of  deeds  relating  to  a joint  lease  to  both  parties  of  a tenement  in  the  manor  of  Bishops- 
teignton.  Devon. 

105-107  Thomas  and  John  HUMFREY,  grandsons  and  heirs  of  Dackyn  ap  Gittyn  ap  Madwyn,  v. 
ROGER  ap  Jevan,  son  and  heir  of  Jevan  ap  Llewelyn. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Edgerley  in  Kinnerley  ‘ partable  betwyxt  heyres  males  as  other  land  guyldable 
ys  betwyxt  coparceners.’  (Defendant  claims  that  he  has  bought  the  premises  after  forfeiture  for 
felony.)  Salop. 

108-110  William  HUNSTONE  of  Wrangle  (sic;  rectius  Walpole?)  co.  Norfolk,  esquire  v.  William 
KYDDE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Boston,  Skirbeck  and  Wrangle.  Lincoln. 

cii  William  HUNSTONE  of  Walpole,  co.  Norfolk,  v.  the  mayor  and  burgesses  of  BOSTON,  or 
so  many  of  them  as  to  the  Chancellor  shall  seem  fit. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  the  above  places  promised  to  complainant  by  Nicholas  Throgmorton,  knight, 
and  ethers,  but  conveyed  to  defendant.  Lincoln. 


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1 £2-113  John  HUTTON  of  Dry  Drayton  v.  John  HASENOR  (Hasinar)  of  Cambridge,  brewer. 

Beer  promised  in  exchange  for  malt.  Cambridge. 

114  Thomas  HUYCKE,  D.C.L.,  v.  Redderch  David  GWYN. 

Parsonage  of  Dinas  of  the  demise  of  John  Harry,  clerk.  Pembroke. 

115  Robert  HYGDON  v.  John  ROBERTES. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Barrow  of  the  bequest  of  Robert  Hygdon  of  North  Kelsey,  father  of 
complainant.  Lincoln. 

116-121  John  HYPPYSLEY,  gentleman,  and  Mary,  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Thomas  Flowre,  v. 
Ralph  LATHAM  esquire. 

Tenements  held  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Gaines  in  Upminster  and  claimed  by  him  as  forfeited  for 
waste.  Essex. 

122  . . . son  and  heir  of  William  HYPPYSLEY  v.  Richard  SEWARDE,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  called  ‘ Mawndrelles  ’ and  land  [in  Huntspill  ?].  Mutilated. 

Somerset. 


FILE  1358. 


1-4  Reynold  HALL  v.  Edward  MOUNTAGU,  knight,  Ellen  his  wife  late,  the  wife  of  William 
Dygby,  esquire,  and  formerly  of  John  Moreton,  esquire,  and  Francis  SMYTHE,  esquire. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Wyfordby.  (The  said  Ellen  also  claimed  dower  of  her  first  marriage  in 
Brentingham  Sproxton,  Garthorp,  Ashby  Folville,  and  Melton  Mowbray.)  Leicester. 

5-9  Henry  HALLE,  parson  of  Edith-Weston  v.  Reynold  CONYERES,  esquire,  servant  to  the  late 
Duke  of  Northumberland. 

Entry  on  complainant’s  parsonage  before  the  commencement  of  a lease,  assault  on  his  sister,  refusal 
to  do  repairs  agreed  on,  etc.  Replication  in  duplicate.  Rutland. 

10-12  William  HALYDAY,  parson  of  Winthorpe  and  late  canon  of  Croxton  (Crosson),  v.  John 
GORSTON,  late  parson,  deprived  for  marriage,  Simon  BLANKES  and  Reynold  COLLETT. 
Dilapidations  ( described ) and  unlawful  lease  of  the  parsonage.  Notts. 

13  William  HAMELDON  of  Maulden,  gentleman,  v.  David  LLOID  ap  Robert  ap  Hoell  of 
Beddgelert,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  become  surety  as  promised  for  a debt  of  Lewis  ap  Ryse  of  Llanlleneur,  yeoman. 

Bedford,  Carnarvon. 

14  Richard  HAMON  v.  Margery  late  the  wife  of  Roger  PERSONS. 

Meadow  whereof  the  said  Roger  fraudulently  obtained  a lease  from  Francis  [Talbot],  earl  of  Shrews- 
bury. Mutilated.  Salop. 

15-17  John  grandson  and  heir  of  Richard  HAMOND  v.  Richard  HAMOND. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Debden.  Essex. 

18-20  Thomas  HANSLOPE  v.  Thomas  VERNEY,  knight,  and  Richard  VERNEY,  knight,  his 
son. 

Lease  of  lands  in  Kineton  (Kyngeston)  and  Compton  [Verney],  Mutilated.  Warwick. 

21-23  Thomas,  son  of  John  HARPER,  deceased,  v.  John  LA  WES  and  Richard  STRATFORDE. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a close  in  Wyngfold  late  of  Agnes  Stratford,  deceased 

[Suffolk  or  Derby.] 

24-28  William,  Anthony  and  John  HARRYS  v.  Griffith  MEREDYTH,  esquire. 

Lands  belonging  to  the  Barton  of  Marwood,  of  the  demise  of  [John  Bourchier],earl  ofBath.  D.  XI,  2. 

Devon. 

29-30  Robert  HARRYSON  v.  John  ETWALL. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Cheadle  late  of  John  Harryson,  deceased  father  of  complainant.  Stafford. 
31  John  son  and  heir  of  Elizabeth  HART  v.  William  PARKER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Marshwood.  Dorset. 

32-34  William  HARTE  of  Chippenham  v.  Giles  GORE,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  Gore, 
esquire,  and  Walter  CLARK. 

Lands  in  Sopworth  and  Alderton  late  of  William  Harte,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Wilts. 

35  Roger  Hayward  and  others,  life  tenants  of  the  manor  of  HARTPURY,  for  themselves  and 
all  other  tenants,  v.  Walter  COMPTON,  lord  thereof. 

Destruction  of  timber  whence  the  tenants  obtained  their  supplies,  refusal  of  common  and  seizure 
of  a house  built  by  them  in  the  churchyard  of  Hartpury.  Faded.  Gloucester. 

36  Hugh  HATTON,  draper  v.  Thomas  ROSE,  gentleman,  servant  to  the  Duke  of  Suffolk,  and 
William  PEKE,  draper. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a tenement  in  Lutterworth.  Leicester. 

37  William  HAYNTON  of  Nettleton,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  HOLTBY,  yeoman. 

Refusal  to  give  bond  for  price  of  a messuage  and  kiln-house  in  Caistor.  Lincoln. 

38  Robert  son  and  heir  of  Robert  HENNYNGE  v.  Nicholas  son  and  heir  of  Thomas 
HENNYNGE. 

Messuage,  barn  and  land  in  Arundel  awarded  to  complainant  in  a previous  suit.  See  Files  1179, 
No.  22;  1228.  No.  41.  Sussex.’ 

39-40  William  HERBERT,  esquire,  son  of  Walter  Herbert,  knight,  and  his  wife  William  son  of 
Matthew  HERBERT,  esquire,  Katherine  his  wife  Nicholas  BAGNALD,  knight,  and  Ellen 
his  wife  v.  Richard  BULKELEY,  knight,  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Penwentles,  Rhos-mynach,  Llysdulas  (both  in  Llanwenllwyfo),  and  Clorathe. 

Anglesey, 
d 3 


x 11017 


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41  Richard  HOCHYNSON  v.  Peter  MEON  and  others. 

Bond  given  for  part  of  a debt  of  Oswald  Wilstroppe,  knight.  [York?] 

42  ...  HOELL,  executor  of  William  Vaughan,  clerk,  v.  Robert  COOKE. 

Rent  of  the  rectory  of  Carew.  Mutilated.  Pembroke. 

43  Robert  HOLLAND  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  George  KYRTON  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  executrix 
and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Wylson,  executor  of  Margaret,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of 
John  Ingram. 

Legacy  of  Janet  Holland,  mother  of  the  said  Agnes,  entrusted  by  her  to  the  said  Ingram.  Lincoln. 

44-46  Thomas  HOMFRAY  of  Sherborne,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  DUTTON,  gentleman,  and 
Francis  SANDBACH  (Stanbache)  his  attorney. 

Obtaining  judgment  against  complainant  in  the  King’s  Bench  without  his  knowledge.  Damaged. 

Gloucester. 

47-49  William  HORSSEY  v.  Robert  HYLL. 

Cloth  and  woad  payable  as  price  of  messuages  and  implements  in  the  hundred  (sic)  of  Staplegrove  and 
manor  of  Taundeane.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 

50  Thomas  HOWE  v.  Andrew  CUTLER,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor  of  London. 

Lease  of  the  manor  of  Charleton,  forfeited  by  John  Tylneye,  esquire.  Mutilated.  [Gloucester  ?] 
51-55  T homas  HUNT,  clerk,  v.  Henry  DAWBENEY  of  Sharrington,  esquire. 

Refusal  to  complete  a bond  for  balance  of  an  account,  complainant  having  surrendered  other  bonds 
proving  the  debt.  Norfolk. 

56-59  Thomas  HUNTYNGFELD  v.  Richard  HENRY  and  Elizabeth  his  wife.  • 

Land  held  of  the  manor  of  Wilby.  Answer  faded.  Suffolk. 

60-61  William  HUYTT,  alderman  of  London,  v.  Geoffrey,  son  of  George  WASTNES  of  Headon, 
esquire,  and  Robert  OGLETHORP,  late  of  Wallingwells. 

Loan  to  rhe  said  George,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  Notts. 

62  Roger  HYCHESS  v.  Matthew  MADOCKE. 

Money  and  an  ox  obtained  under  pretence  of  settling  complainant’s  lawsuit  with  William  Lorzingham, 
priest,  and  Richard  Robertes.  — 

63  William  HYDE,  esquire,  v.  . . . 

Messuage  in  Bradwell,  part  of  the  marriage  settlement  of  Elizabeth,  daughter  of  complainant,  with 
John,  son  and  heir-apparent  of  Edmund  Odyngselles,  esquire.  Mutilated.  Oxford. 

64  William  HYLL  v.  Robert  PORTER  of  Stalington  Grange  and  Ellen  his  wife,  executors 
of  John  Hyll. 

Legacy  of  Joan  Hyll  of  Stoke,  mother  of  the  said  William  and  John,  whose  executors  were  the  said 
John  and  Robert.  Stafford. 

65-68  Robert  HYNGESTON  and  Joan  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Hale,  v.  John 
CROCKER,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  John  Crocker. 

Entry  on  a tenement  in  the  manor  of  Hemerdon  (in  Plympton  St.  Mary)  and  suit  for  it  without 
providing  another  tenement  in  exchange  as  agreed.  2 bills.  Devon. 

69-71  Thomas  HYNTON  v.  Thomas  COX. 

Land  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Yardescot  or  Yerelescott  ( i.e . Earlscourt  in  Wanborough  ?). 

Wilts. 


FILE  1359. 

1 Thomas  HACKER,  parson  of  Egmere,  v.  Thomas  BULMAN,  late  parson  deprived  for 

marriage,  and  Henry  CASTELL. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage  to  the  said  Castell  and  destruction  of  the  church  and  the  boundaries  of  the 
glebe.  Norfolk. 

2-3  William  HALL,  clerk,  v.  Mark  COXSON. 

Hospital  of  Elishaw  in  Elsdon  (Illeshawe).  Northumberland. 

4-6  Nicholas  HALS  WELL  of  Halsw[ell],  esquire,  v.  John  BYLLEYE,  grandson  of  William 
Lynge,  deceased. 

Moiety  of  messuages  and  land  in  Goathurst  and  Walton  bought  by  complainant  of  Margery,  great- 
granddaughter  of  the  said  William.  Somerset. 

7-1 1 Thomas  HALYDAY  v.  John  GENTILLMAN. 

Messuage  in  the  market-place  and  tackle-house  at  the  dam  of  Dunwich  late  of  John  Halyday, 
deceased,  father  of  complainant,  and  husband  of  Margaret  afterwards  the  wife  of  defendant. 

Suffolk. 

12-15  John  HAMOND,  citizen  and  linendraper  of  London,  v.  Elizabeth  HYNDE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Stamford  late  of  William  Hepall.  Lincoln. 

16-19  John,  son  and  heir  of  William  HAMPDEN  of  Great  Kimble,  esquire,  v.  George  PAULET, 
knight. 

Manors  of  Great  Hampden  and  Bledlow  late  of  John  Hampden,  knight,  deceased.  Rival  entails 
given.  Buckingham. 

20-23  Alice  HARPER  and  others  to  the  number  of  thirty,  copyhold  tenants  of  the  manor  of  Elmley 
Lovett,  v.  John  SETON,  knight,  and  Charles  his  son,  lords  thereof. 

Procuring  complainants’  forfeiture  by  neglecting  to  hold  courts.  Schedule  of  customs  annexed. 
D.  XIV,  11.  Worcester. 


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24-25  Richard  HARRYNGTON,  gentleman,  v.  John  LONGE,  kinsman  and  heir  of  Robert  Shefford. 
Croft  in  Northampton  formerly  of  John  Warren,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of  complainant. 
Mutilated.  Northampton. 


26  William  HARRYSON  v.  Robert  CHALLENNER,  esquire. 

Land  in  Wakefield  late  of  Oliver  Fowler,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  York. 

27-28  Adam  HARTE  v.  Thomas  ADAMS  and  Margaret  his  wife. 

Land  in  Walpole.  Faded.  Norfolk. 


29  John  HASARDE  of  Lyme  Regis,  merchant,  v.  Alice,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William 
TUDBOLL  (Tyboll)  of  Lyme  Regis,  merchant. 

Price  of  two  butts  and  a hogshead  of  sack.  Dorset. 

30  Lewis  HAVARD  and  Jennet  his  wife,  of  the  parish  of  Stone  [?],  co.  Oxford,  and  Watkin 
WYLLIAM  of  Salisbury,  co.  Wilts,  v.  DAVID  ap  Jevan  and  John  DAVID  ap  Jevan. 

Messuage,  barn  and  land  in  the  parish  of  St.  Michael  late  of  William  Watkyn,  deceased,  former 
husband  of  the  said  Jennet  and  father  of  the  said  Watkin.  Brecon. 

31  Peter  HAWKYN  v.  John  HEYMAN. 

Contempt  of  an  award  for  partition  of  a house  and  land  in  Landrake  late  of  John  Hawkyn,  deceased, 
father  of  complainant  and  father-in-law  of  defendant.  Cornwall. 

32  William  HAYES  of  Bridgewater  v.  Richard  TUKSWELL  of  Marlyneh. 

Detention  of  a stray  ‘red  hesker  ’ (i.e.  heifer?)  cow.  Mutilated.  [Somerset.] 

33  Giles  HELLINGE,  clerk,  v.  Thomas  CLARKE. 

House,  lands,  etc.,  belonging  to  the  prebend  of  St.  Decuman’s  in  Wells  cathedral  to  which  complainant 
was  appointed  on  the  death  of  John  son  of  defendant.  Somerset. 

34  John,  son  of  John  HELYAR(D),  and  others,  executors  of  the  said  John  the  father,  v. 
Christopher  ASHTON,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Charlbury  made  by  George  Darce,  Lord  Darcy.  Oxford. 

35-36  William  HERBERT,  Lord  Herbert  and  Earl  of  Pembroke,  v.  David  VAGHAN  ap  David  ap 
Ithyll,  John  Hugh  GRYFFETH,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  Eyton  park,  cutting  and  carrying  oaks  thence,  etc.,  on  the  plea 
that  it  belongs  to  the  Queen’s  lordship  of  Holt  castle.  Denbigh. 


37  Robert  HIGGYN,  John  PADIKE,  and  others,  copyhold  tenants  of  the  manor  of  Chalton, 
v.  William  LEGG,  bailiff  to  the  Earl  of  Worcester  and  Robert  ROBSON. 

Procuring  false  verdict  as  to  the  customs  of  the  manor  by  impanelling  the  youngest  men  as  jurors, 
and  other  oppressions.  Hants. 

38-39  Richard  HILL  v.  John  BURNARD  and  others. 

House  in  Taunton  and  goods  late  of  Robert  Hill,  deceased.  Somerset. 

40-41  Rowland  HILL,  knight,  v.  Ralph  TENCH  and  Thomas  LEYCESTER. 

Slandering  complainant’s  title  to  lands  in  Newhall,  part  of  his  manor  of  Nantwich.  Chester. 


42-43  Thomas  HOGON,  gentleman,  v.  John  WHYSHARD. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Little  Fransham.  Norfolk. 


44-48  John  HOLBECHE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  great-granddaughter  of  John  Bole  and  of 
Elizabeth  his  wife,  v.  John  MEWES,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  half  the  manor  of  Compton  in  Freshwater.  Hants  (I.W.) 

49-50  Jasper  HOLDELL  and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Henry  Glamfelde  alias  Smythe  of 
Bergholt  (Barfolde),  both  guardians  of  Stephen  Glanfelde  his  son  and  heir  a minor  or 
John  PERYMAN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  lands  ( described ) in  Tattingstone.  Suffolk. 

51-54  John  HOLMEMAN  of  Ebony,  co.  Kent,  v.  Richard  HOLMEMAN  his  uncle. 

Land  in  Northiam  late  of  Richard  Holmeman,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Sussex. 

55  Robert  HOLOWEY,  Joan  his  wife  late  the  wife  of  Richard  Gybson,  and  John  GYBSON 
her  son,  v.  Henry  [CHAPMAN?]. 

Cottage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Aston  Clinton.  Faded.  Buckingham. 

56  William  HOPKYNS  v.  Thomas  MANERYNG  and  others. 

House  and  land  in  New  Woodhouse.  Salop 

57  Henry  HOSKYNS  of  Beaminster  (Bewmaster)  v.  Stephen  DENYS. 

Seizure  of  the  court-book  of  the  manor  of  Beaminster  (Bemyster)  Secunda  of  the  demise  of  Richard 
Clarcke,  prebendary  of  Salisbury.  Dorset. 

58-63  John  son  and  heir  of  Christopher  HUNT  v.  Christopher  WRIGHT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Shardlow  whereof  defendant  claims  a lease.  Derby 

64 -67  John  HURTE,  yeoman,  v.  John  FORMAN  and  others. 

Imprisonment  at  Derby  by  means  of  an  action  on  a bond  for  arbitration,  which  complainant 
performed,  and  seizure  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Marchington  and  others. 

Derby,  Stafford. 

68  Roger  HYLLARY,  parson  of  Sock-Dennis,  v.  Thomas  PHELYPPES,  gentleman. 

Destruction  of  the  chancel  of  complainant’s  church  and  seizure  of  the  glebe.  Somerset. 

69  Augustine  HYTCHE  v.  Henry  PYKERYNGE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  and  lands  in  Kempston  Hardwick,  Wootton  and 
Wilshamstead.  ’ Bedford 


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FILE  1360. 

1-2  Nicholas  HADLYNGE  of  Floore,  husbandman,  and  Emma  his  wife  v.  Richard  HALL  vicar 
of  Kilsby,  and  William  HALL,  bailiff  of  the  town. 

Messuage  and  land  late  held  of  the  bishop  of  Lincoln’s  manor  of  Kilsby  by  William  Tayllour  and 
Agnes  his  wife,  mother  of  the  said  Emma.  Northampton 

3 Thomas  and  Alice  HAMWOOD  v.  John  HAMWOOD. 

Goods  of  Elizabeth  Hamwood  of  Kingsbury,  deceased,  mother  of  complainants.  Somerset. 
4-5  Thomas  HANDLEY  v.  William  TASKER  and  others. 

Ellerton  Grange,  demised  to  Thomas  father  of  complainant  by  the  late  prior  and  convent  of  Norton 
Answer  wanting.  Stafford.' 

6-10  William  HARDWICK  v.  Richard  HUMFREY  of  Barton,  esquire  (gentleman)  and  William 
CURTEYS,  husbandman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Holcot  late  of  complainant’s  grandfather  Robert  Hardwick,  whose  widow 
was  the  mother  of  the  said  Curteys.  Northampton 

11  William  HARMON,  gentleman,  v.  John  HARMAN  and  others. 

Conspiracy  to  procure  the  revocation  by  Joyce  Mountforde,  mother  of  complainant,  of  a bequest  of 
a farm  in  Hampton,  and  to  falsify  her  will.  ’ Warwick 

12  Robert  HARRYSON  v.  John  WALSON  and  William  LAMME. 

Messuages  and  land  late  belonging  to  a chantry  in  Beckingham.  Notts 

13-17  Thomas  HARRYSON  v.  John  CORBETT  of  Trowell,  co.  Notts. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages,  a cottage  and  land  held  of  the  manor  of  Ilkeston  of  the 
inheritance  of  William  Lacye.  Derby 

18-19  John  HARVIE  v.  Agnes  late  the  wife  of  Rowland  HINCE  (Hintes),  Roger  PARTRICHE 
(Perteche),  and  others. 

Share  of  messuage  and  land  in  King’s  Bromley  and  Lupin  (in  King’s  Bromley)  late  held  of  the  said 
Partriche’s  manor  of  King’s  Bromley  by  James  Awby,  deceased,  cousin  of  complainant  and  nephew 
of  the  said  Agnes.  Stafford. 

20  John  HAWLE,  yeoman,  and  William  his  son,  servant  attendant  on  William  Smyth,  esquire, 
a clerk  of  the  Privy  Council,  v.  JOHN  ap  David. 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Newtown  as  security  for  a loan. 

Montgomery. 

21  ...  son  and  executor  of  Alice  HAYWARDE  v.  Gabriel  PAWLYN. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  the  Crown  lease  of  the  manor  of  Halliford  (Holongforde),  formerly  of  the 
monastery  of  [Westminster],  Mutilated.  Middlesex 

22-23  Thomas  HEALDE(?)  v.  William  MARTYNE  of  Beech  and  Robert  his  son. 

Detention  of  deeds  late  of  Thomas  Handley.  Mutilated.  Stafford 

24-26  Francis  HEWET  v.  John  LEGETT  and  Richard  ROGERS. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Sturton-in-the-Clay  claimed  by  defendants  in  right  of  Richard  Holgate  and 
Margaret  his  wife.  Notts. 

27-30  Robert  HILL,  husbandman,  v.  William  BRAMPTON,  gentleman. 

Land  in  Letton,  Cranworth,  and  Shipdham  late  of  Richard  Hyll,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Norfolk. 

31  George  HINDE(?)  and  many  others,  priests  and  conducts  of  Our  Lady  gild  and  Trinity  gild 
in  Boston,  v.  William  HUNSTONE,  esquire. 

Lands  charged  with  complainants’  maintenance  and  bought  of  the  Crown  by  defendants.  Faded. 

Lincoln. 

32-35  William  HODGYS  of  Middle  Chinnock  v.  John  BELLEW,  John  BROXOLME,  George 
PAYN,  gentleman,  and  Katharine  his  wife. 

Parsonage  of  Charlton  Adam  with  the  advowson  fraudulently  obtained  by  William  Hodgys, 
deceased,  son  of  complainant  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Katharine.  Somerset! 

36-38  Richard  HOIGGE  (Hodge)  v.  John  and  Henry,  sons  and  executors  of  Robert  COMER. 
Money  and  tenement  in  Comton  Busshoppe  (i.e.  Compton  Bishop?)  promised  to  complainant  on  his 
marriage  with  Jane  daughter  of  the  said  Robert.  [Somerset?]. 

39  John  HOLLAND  v.  Nicholas  HOLLAND  and  his  servants. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Glossop  late  of  Guy  Holland,  father  of  the  said  John  and  Nicholas.  Derby. 

40-45  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Manor  of  Lees  in  Glossopdaie.  Derby. 

46  Thomas  HOLLIS  of  Flitcham,  knight,  and  William  GRYVE  of  Stiffkey  (Stukeye)  v.  Edmund 
SKYPWITH  of  Fordham,  gentleman. 

Goods  and  debts  of  Thomas  Sele,  clerk,  whose  executors  complainants  are.  Norfolk. 

47-49  John  HOLMES  v.  Lady  Anne  BERKELEY. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  the  Bridge  House  in  Sileby  promised  by  her  surveyors.  Leicester. 

50-51  John  HOPKINSON,  gentleman,  son  and  executor  of  Henry  Hopkynson,  v.  Agnes,  late  the 
wife  of  Andrew  BARTON  of  Smithhills  (in  Bolton),  co.  Lancaster,  esquire,  and  Robert 
BARTON  of  the  same,  esquire,  and  Ralph  BARTON  of  Gray’s  Inn,  gentleman,  their  sons. 
Messuage  and  lands  in  Holme  and  North  Muskham  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Andrew,  who  also  held 
messuages  and  lands  in  Carlton,  Coddlngton,  Newark  and  Carburton.  Notts. 


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57 


c2-=;6  Nicholas  HOPKYNSON  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Andrew  TUSSER,  Thomas  HOUGHTON, 
and  Matthew  WATKYNfSON]. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  lands  (described)  in  Seagrave  and  Sileby  given  by  the 
said  Thomas  to  the  said  Agnes  on  her  marriage  with  John  his  son.  Leicester. 

57  Thomas  [HOWARD]  duke  of  Norfolk,  v.  John  MICHELL  of  Stamerham. 

The  new  or  little  park  of  Northurst.  Sussex. 

58  ...  HOWLDESWORTH,  great-nephew  and  heir  of  Robert  Howldesworth,  clerk,  v. 
John  LACY,  Richard  his  son,  and  others. 

Lands  in  Southowram  late  of  the  said  Robert,  who  was  robbed  and  murdered.  Damaged.  York. 


59-61  Richard  HUCHYNSON  v.  Thomas  BANKES,  esquire,  and  others. 

Extortion  of  a second  fine  for  building  lease  of  a croft  in  Bank-Newton  with  'towe  key  gate  or 
pasture  for  ij  kyen.’  (The  said  Bankes  states  that  complainant  was  banished  by  the  sheriff’s  turn 
from  the  liberties  of  Craven  and  Staincliff  as  a ‘ petie  mycher’).  York. 

62-64  John  HYDON,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  John  Hydon  his  brother  (sic),  deceased,^. 
Richard  CURRANT  of  Bodmin  and  others. 

Business  debts  due  to  deceased.  Cornwall. 


65-66  Eleanor,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  HYNDE  of  Bishop’s  Hull,  mason  v.  Walter, 
brother  and  executor  of  John  TUELL,  clerk. 

Price  of  making  the  stonework  of  defendant’s  house  in  Taunton.  Somerset. 


FILE  1361. 


1-3  Richard  HALL  of  Hinton  by  Brackley,  co.  Northan.ts,  yeoman  v.  Robert  FROGGE. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Pilgrim  Street,  Newcatle-on-Tyne,  late  of  Richard  Hall,  deceased,  grand- 
father of  complainant.  N’humb. 

4-7  William  HALLE  and  William  THOMAS  v.  Robert  NOYES  of  Ramridge  (in  Weyhill),  son 
and  heir  of  Thomas  Noyes. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Weyhill  (Wee)  of  the  demise  of  John  Rogers,  knight.  Damaged.  Hants. 

8 Perkyn  HAMLYE  of  Redruth,  labourer,  great-grandson  and  heir  of  Roger  Hamlye  and  of 
Melyor  his  wife,  v.  Richard  ERESYE,  esquire. 

Land  in  Treleghe  Warthe  (i.e.  Treloy  in  St.  Columb  Minor?)  of  the  grant  of  John  Penpons,  esquire. 

Cornwall. 

9 William  HANCOKE  of  Westhorp  (in  Byfield)  v.  Richard  SCHARELL  of  London,  wool- 
packer,  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Greatworth  [and  Westhorp?]  late  of  Richard  Hancoke  deceased  father  of 
complainant  and  of  Richard  Hancoke,  former  husband  of  the  said  Agnes.  Mutilated. 

Northampton. 


10-12  William  HARMON,  Elizabeth  his  wife  and  Anne  ROBERTES  v.  Thomas  CHARNOCKE  and 
John  LONGTREE,  esquire. 

Corn  taken  from  the  parsonage  of  Standish  in  excess  of  that  sold  by  Richard  Standyshe,  late  parson, 
whose  executrices  the  female  complainants  are.  Damaged.  Lancaster. 

13  James  HARR  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  John  COLE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Higham  by  Stoke  late  of  Thomas  Cole,  deceased  kinsman  of  the  said  Elizabeth. 

Suffolk. 

14  William  HARREYS,  gentleman,  v.  John  FURLONGE. 

Detention  of  deeds  and  waste  of  a mansion  and  land  called  ‘ Radforde.’  Mutilated.  Devon. 

15  Thomas  HASILFOTE  and  Barbara,  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Fletcher, 
v.  Bertram  ANDERSON,  and  others. 

Exclusion  of  the  said  Barbara’s  attorneys  from  the  weighing  of  lead  and  tallow  to  be  delivered  at 
Newcastle-on-Tyne.  Mutilated.  N’humb. 

16  John  HATTON  of  Whiston  v.  Roger  SMYTHE  and  Hugh  PRENE,  late  bailiffs  of  Bridgnorth. 

Permitting  the  escape  of  Harry  Smythe,  against  whom  they  had  awarded  a capias,  and  evasion  of 
responsibility.  Salop. 

17-19  William  HAYNES  of  Olney,  co.  Bucks,  v.  Giles  BAKER  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Heathfield  late  of  William  Haynes,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Sussex. 


20  John  HEDGE  v.  Andrew  TOMSYN. 

Tenement  in  Withycombe  of  the  demise  of  John  Pollard,  vicar,  since  deprived  with  a proviso  binding 
subsequent  vicars  according  to  local  custom.  Devon. 

21-22  Robert  HELFORD  (Holford)  and  others  v.  William  CLOPTON,  esquire. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  pasture  in  Stratford.  Warwick. 

23-25  The  mayor  and  Burgesses  of  HELSTON  v.  Nicholas  CURRY  and  others. 

Toll  of  hides  foreign  bought  and  foreign  sold  in  Helston  market,  from  which  defendants  claim 
exemption  as  burgesses  of  Bodmin.  Cornwall. 

26-27  John  HENBOROUGH  of  North  Curry  v.  Thomas  SYMMES  and  Thomas  HAWKYNS. 

Land  in  North  Petheston  late  of  John  Mychell,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of  complainant. 

Somerset. 

28  John  HENNAGE,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  PALFRAMAN  and  Elizabeth  late  the  wife  of  Robert 
PALFRAMAN. 

Parsonage  of  Edlington  demised  to  complainant  in  succession  to  the  said  Robert  by  the  abbot  of 
Bardney.  Lincoln. 


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29-30  HENRY  ap  Thomas,  a son  of  Thomas  ap  Ellys  of  Facknat,  v.  WILLIAM  ap  John  JOHN  ap 
William  and  THOMAS  ap  Harry  (ap  Parry). 

Diversion  of  a watercourse  belonging  to  a mill  in  Nannerch.  Damaged.  [Flint  or  Denbigh.] 
31  Patrick  [HEPBURN],  earl  of  Bothwell  v.  William  CROWDER,  citizen  of  London. 

Plate  and  jewels  pledged  to  defendant  for  a debt  on  complainant’s  journey  northwards  with  the 
late  Duke  of  Northumberland.  London. 

32-33  James  HETH  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  John  Page,  v.  Peter 
MORGAN  of  Bitton,  co.  Gloucester,  gentleman,  Robert  BATHE  of  Bishopstrow,  clothier, 
and  Matthew  PAGE. 

Cottage,  land,  a messuage,  a dovecote,  and  a mill  in  Warminster,  Devizes  (‘  the  Vyes  ’),  and 
Tilshead.  Wilts. 

34-36  Anthony  HEVENYNGHAM  of  Ketteringham,  knight,  son  and  heir  of  Sir  John  Hevenvngham 
v.  William  BOSWELL. 

Land  in  Rushall  bought  of  Robert  Feasaunt.  Faded.  Norfolk. 

37  Humphrey  HILL  of  Bewdley,  tanner,  v.  John  MONOUX. 

Burgage  in  Bewdley  with  site  of  a booth  in  the  market-place.  Worcester. 

38  Rowland  HILL  knight,  v.  John  BROWN,  of  Upton,  miller. 

Messuages,  mills  and  land  in  Upton  late  of  the  monastery  of  Haughmond.  Commission.  Salop. 

39  Isabel,  granddaughter  of  Thomas  HOBBES  and  of  Isabel  his  wife  v.  John  BAMPTON. 

Messuage  and  yardland  ‘ of  the  olde  gastre  ’ held  of  the  manor  of  Pucklechurch.  Gloucester. 

40  William  HOCHYNSON  v.  William  BARNARD  and  Thomas  WARDALE. 

Messuages,  cottage  and  land  in  Louth  late  of  William  Browne,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant. 

Lincoln. 


41  Alexander  HODGES  v.  John  HODGES. 

Joint  tenancy  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Stogursey  in  reversion  after  the  death  of  John  Hodges, 
father  of  complainant.  Somerset. 

42-44  Stephen  HODGYS  v.  Richard  SCALLAND,  parson  of  Melbury  Bubb  (Melberybupton) , 
late  his  master. 

Detention  of  a feather-bed  and  bolster  of  the  gift  of  Thomas  Whyte,  clerk,  and  an  ox  whereof  he  had 
the  pasture  in  lieu  of  wages.  Dorset. 

45  Peter  HOGGES  v.  William  HARRYES  and  other. 

Land  in  the  lordship  of  Cardington  late  of  Richard  Hogges,  deceased  father  of  complainant.  Salop. 

46  Thomas  HOLBACHE  v.  William  HOLBACHE  his  uncle. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a moiety  of  lands  in  the  manor  of  Old  Fillongley.  Warwick. 

47  Elias  HOLCOMB  of  Branscombe,  gentleman,  v.  Robert  HERT,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  surrender  a lease  of  land  in  East  Teignmouth,  defeasible  on  the  reappearance  of  the 
former  tenant,  who  had  left  the  country.  Devon. 

48  John  HOPER  of  Liskeard  v.  Joan  late  the  wife  of  John  DELAMAYN  and  administratrix  of 
his  goods. 

Price  of  leather.  Cornwall. 


49  Ralph  HOPTON,  knight,  v.  Thomas  SMETHWEKE. 

Pasture  in  the  manor  of  Marston  Bigott  bought  of  Edward,  Duke  of  Somerset,  ‘ before  the  cause  of 
hys  attaindour.’  Somerset. 

50-51  William  HOPTON  of  Oxford  v.  John  BAKER  of  the  same,  clerk. 

‘ Old  angels  called  old  edwards  ’ and  other  coin  and  plate  ( described ).  Answer  wanting.  Oxford. 
52-53  William  HORNE,  yeoman,  v.  John  PERYN  alias  Glover. 

Burgages  in  Dorchester  late  of  complainant’s  uncle  Michael  Horne,  deceased,  whose  wife  Edith 
was  defendant’s  great-grandmother.  Answer  wanting.  Dorset. 

54  Giles  HORSYNGTON  of  Pucklechurch,  co.  Gloucester,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  NORWELL 
of  Collurne,  mercer. 

Messuage  and  words  in  Collurne.  Mutilated.  [Wilts.] 

55  Edmund  HORWELL  v.  William  WESCOTE. 

Lands  in  Broadwoodwidger  whereof  complainant  purchased  the  reversion  in  succession  to  Joan 
Gosecote  (Griscote).  Devon. 

56  HOWELL  ap  Cadwalader,  servant  to  the  Earl  of  Arundel,  v.  CADWALADER  ap  Hugh. 

Land  in  Darowen  (Drowan)  late  of  Hoell  ap  Hoell  ap  Philip  alia  Hoell  Vaughan,  deceased,  kinsman 
of  complainant.  Pedigree  given.  Montgomery. 

57  HOWELL  ap  Cadwalader  of  Mainstone,  servant  attendant  on  the  Earl  of  Arundel,  v.  . . 

Lands  in  Kyllwylsey  . . . sburie,  and  Ednop  (i.e.  Edenhope  in  Clun).  Mutilated.  Salop. 

58  John  HOWLETT  v.  Thomas  BASTON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Doncaster  late  of  William  Howlett,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  York. 

59  William  HUCCHYNS  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Gilbert  Beckett,  v.  Robert 
STAWARD  and  others,  feoffees  to  the  use  of  the  said  Beckett’s  will. 

Profits  of  the  manor  of  Cartuther  (in  Liskeard)  and  of  lands  in  North  and  South  Treweda  (i.e. 
Treweatha  in  Liskeard),  the  borough,  manor  and  sanctuary  of  Liskeard,  Wilton  in  Duloe,  Mylcomb 
in  Linkinhorn,  Coldienick  (in  St.  Germans),  Patrieda  in  Linkinhorn  (Paderda)  and  elsewhere. 
Damaged.  Cornwall 

60-63  Christopher  son  of  John  HUDDESFELD  v.  Thomas  COWLEGH. 

Close  of  meadow  in  Mere  of  the  demise  of  the  warden  and  priests  of  the  chantry  of  Our  Lady  there. 

Wilts. 


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64  HUGH  ap  Harry  ap  Llewellyn  of  R . . . market  v.  MEREDITH  ap  David  ap  Tuder 

and  Gwen  verch  Jevan  his  wife. 

Messuages  and  land  in  the  town  of  Gweryvion.  Carnarvon. 

65  HUGH  ap  Hoell  of  Lyneham,  co.  Oxford,  husbandman,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  ap  Hoell, 
v.  Jenkyn  RES. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages,  water-mills,  and  land  in  Gwenddwr. 

66-71  The  same  v.  the  same,  Hyggyn  John  HOELL,  son  and  heir  of  Margery  verch  Hoell,  wife  of 
John  Hoell,  and  JOHN  ap  Rosser. 

p)0  Brecon. 


; Richard  ap  Owen  alias  HUMFRYE  of  London,  v.  Owen  ap  John  SARE  of  Weston,  yeoman. 

Land  in  Lurkenhope  in  the  lordship  of  Tempseter  late  of  Rice  ap  Morris,  deceased,  uncle  of 
complainant.  Mutilated.  Salop. 

; HUMPHREY  ap  Griffith  of  London,  serving-man,  v.  ROBERT  ap  Thomas  ap  Eder  and 
GRIFFITH  ap  David. 

Seizure  of  cattle  and  household  goods.  Carnarvon. 


74-77  Thomas  HUNTYNGFELD  and  Richard  son  of  John  VEER  v.  Andrew  RYVET  and 
Elizabeth  his  wife,  daughter  of  the  said  Huntyngfeld. 

Manor  of  Barley  Hall  (in  Stradbroke)  and  messuages  and  lands  in  Stradbroke,  Brundish,  Laxfield, 
PressingEeki,  Wingfield,  and  Wilby.  Suffolk. 

78-79  Richard  HUSSEY  of  Newbury,  co.  Berks,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Philip  his  father, 
deceased,  v.  Richard  STEVYNS  and  John  HAYNES. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Pontesbury  of  the  demise  of  Joan  Fletcher,  kinswomen  and  heir  of  Roger 
Hynton.  Salop. 

80-83  Maude,  late  the  wife  of  William  HUTCHESON  and  Alexander  and  Joan  her  children  v. 
John,  son  and  heir  of  Walter  SALISBURY. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Pilton  of  the  demise  of  James  Cowman,  gentleman,  whereof  complainant  has 
the  reversion.  Devon  . 


84  John  HUXLEY  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Henry  DELVES,  knight. 

Legacy  of  Richard  Huxley,  father  of  the  said  John.  [Chester.] 

85-87  Henry  HYGFORD  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Hall  v.  Richard,  son  and  heir 
of  Richard  PARSONS. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Nether  Worton  (Coton)  bought  of  Thomas  Hatteclyf.  Oxford. 

88  Hugh,  son  of  Humphrey  HYLL,  deceased,  v.  Nicholas  HYLL  his  brother  and  Joan 

UNDERHYLL. 

Land  in  Bromsgrove  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  Sible,  daughter  of  the  said  Joan. 

Worcester. 


89  Agnes  HYNCE  of  King’s  Bromley,  daughter  and  heir  of  Thomas  Awby  of  Abbot’s  Bromley 
alias  Bromley  Pagettes,  v.  Humphrey  WELLYS,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages,  cottages  and  land  in  the  lordships  of  Prestwood  and 
Marchington.  Stafford. 


FILE  1362. 

1-5  Richard  INCKPEN  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  Richard  CABELL  (Cavell)  and  Robert 
ACOURTE. 

Lands  ( described ) in  the  manor  of  Keyford  (in  Frome)  late  of  George  Twynyho,  esquire,  deceased, 
former  husband  of  complainant.  Somerset. 

6-8  Robert  INGLOND,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  WHETELEY,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  an  assignment  of  a lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Islington  as  ordered  by  Lord  Rich, 
late  chancellor.  Middlesex. 

9 John  INGRAM  v.  Thomas  STAMPE  and  John  WATSON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Bucknall.  Lincoln. 

10-12  Margaret  INNE  v.  John  WALRON,  John  WYLKYNS,  and  Thomas  EDWARDS. 

Crown  lease  of  lands  in  Dunster  late  of  the  monastery  of  Cleeve.  Mutilated.  [Somerset.] 

13-15  Rose  IRBY  v.  James  BLACKBORNE  of  Grimoldby  and  Henry  OVERTON. 

Embezzlement  of  a bond  for  a payment  to  be  made  to  the  said  Overton  to  complainant’s  use. 

Lincoln. 

16-18  Edward  IRELAND,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  FOWLER,  parson  of  Hambleton. 

Legacies  of  Richard  Ireland  of  Uppingham,  gentleman,  father  of  complainant,  and  of  John  Ireland 
his  executor,  prebendary  of  the  dissolved  college  of  Leicester,  whose  executor  defendant  claims  to  be. 

Rutland. 

19-22  Anthony  IRISHE  v.  George  de  LALYNDE,  knight. 

Land  and  wood  at  Langford  in  Parley  date  of  Robert  Irishe  deceased  father  of  complainant. 

Dorset. 

23-25  The  same  v.  Richard  RANDALL. 

Land  in  Edmonsham  late  of  the  same.  Dorset. 

26-28  Fremon  (Fromond)  IRYSHE  v.  Richard  BADGER. 

Lands  in  Downton  and  Breamore  and  goods  of  the  bequest  of  Maud,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  Barrowe 
and  mother  of  complainant.  D.  XII,  9.  Wilts,  Hants. 


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29  Thomas  ISSBELL,  husbandman,  v.  Stephen  ROTHERAM  and  others. 

Arrest  on  a bond  made  without  complainant’s  knowledge  for  conveyance  of  a close  of  pasture  in 
Cottingham.  York. 

30  Thomas  JACKLYNG  and  Audrey,  his  wife,  sister  and  heir  of  Edward  Medley  v John 
MEDLEY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Walcot  and  a cottage  in  Folkingham.  Lincoln. 

31  Philip  JACKSON  of  Mosborough,  co.  Derby,  v.  Howell  BEDWORTHE  and  Thomas 
Upgriihth  GOGH,  Marchers  and  Welshmen. 

Close  of  pasture  in  St.  Martin’s,  Oswestry,  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Howell.  Salop. 

32-33  Michael  JACOBE  of  St  Austell  v.  John  NOTTELL,  Mewen  HENDY,  and  William  COOTHE. 
Messuage  and  closes  in  Bodmin.  Cornwall 

34  William  JAGGER,  William  SMYTHE,  and  Elizabeth  . . v.  Andrew  MAYSTER. 

Debt  due  to  John  Vallew,  whose  executrix  is  the  said  Elizabeth.  Fragment.  

35-38  Nicholas  JAGGES  v.  Edward  HALL,  James  GARNET  and  others  of  Newcastle-upon-Tyne 
Archibald  THOMPSON,  and  Leonard  MERES. 

Bond  delivered  by  John  Hill  of  Corpusty,  complainant’s  factor,  since  drowned,  to  the  said  Thompson 
and  Meres  for  goods  bought  of  him  by  the  other  defendants.  Northumberland,  Norfolk. 

39-42  Thomas  JACKSON,  Anne,  his  wife,  John  OSLEY,  Margery,  his  wife,  and  Robert  ROBSON  v. 

William  QSGARBIE,  William  DANETT,  and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of Ollynsworth. 

Price  and  profits  of  a corn-mill  in  Middle  Rasen,  late  of  Robert  Robson,  deceased,  father  of  the  said 
Anne,  Margery,  and  Robert.  Lincoln 

43-45  Richard  JAMES  of  Ridge  and  Joan,  his  wife,  executrix  of  Richard  Watson,  v.  Guy  FOSTER, 
gentleman. 

Debt  for  goods  and  services.  Herts. 

46  Howell  JANKYN  of  Portsmouth  v.  Jevan  THOMAS  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  cantred  of  Selif  (Cantesely).  Brecon. 

47-48  John  JAXSON  alias  Tompson  of  Stamford,  brewer,  v.  William  CUNEY  (Connye),  gentleman. 
Bargain  for  grain  for  which  a licence  was  required.  Lincoln. 

49-51  Bartholomew  JECKELL  of  Newington,  co.  Middlesex,  esquire,  yeoman  purveyor  of  the 
Stable,  and  Richard  (sic)  his  wife,  executrix  of  Nicholas  Barnhouse,  alias  Harwood,  of  Bristol, 
gentleman,  v.  Thomas  RIC(H)ARDES  of  Bristol. 

Action  for  a debt  of  the  said  Nicholas,  the  said  Bartholomew  being  absent  in  his  office.  Gloucester. 

52  Thomas  JERBRIDGE  v.  Agnes  JERBRIDGE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  late  of  Christopher  Jerbridge,  deceased,  uncle 
of  complainant.  Fragment.  [Norfolk?] 

53  George  JERNEGAN,  esquire,  v.  Edward  CARWYTHAM,  gentleman. 

Rights  reserved  on  a grant  of  the  reversion  of  the  disparted  part  of  Okehampton.  Mutilated. 

Devon. 

54  William  JESOP,  yeoman,  v.  John  DAWSON,  both  of  Mattersey. 

Sale  of  cattle  owned  jointly  by  both  parties.  Notts. 

55-56  Robert  JOHNES,  vicar  of  Llanvaer  (i.e.  Llan-fairdyffryn-Clwyd)  in  the  lordship  of  Ruthin, 
v.  Thomas  MYDDELTON,  gentleman,  and  Lowrie,  his  wife. 

Inducing  the  inhabitants  of  Llanvaer  and  Ffynogion  not  to  pay  tithes.  ( See  File  1365,  No.  58.) 

Denbigh. 

57-62  Reynold  JOHNS,  yeoman  of  the  guard,  son  and  heir  of  Anne  Jenkyn,  v.  Morice  HUGH, 
gentleman,  John  THOMAS,  Katherine  his  wife,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Llantrissaint.  Monmouth. 

63  Richard  JOHNS,  servant  to  Lord  Paget,  v.  Roger  EDOW  and  John  DAVID. 

Lands  in  Iscoed,  and  elsewhere,  of  the  inheritance  of  Lord  Derby  and  Edward  Pyllyston,  knight. 

Flint. 

64  Thomas  JOHNSON  of  St.  Albans,  and  Joan,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Johanes,  and 
formerly  of  John  Kylby,  v.  John  SAYMORE,  gentleman,  and  Alice,  his  wife. 

Lands  in  the  manor  of  Tittenhanger  adjudged  to  the  said  Johanes  in  this  court  ( File  830,  No.  39). 

Herts. 

65  David  JONES  v.  Jevan  . . . of  Llanver  (i.e.  Llanfair-Waterdine),  co.  Salop,  and  Howell 

ap  Matthew  BEDO. 

Waste  of  woods  in  Beguildy.  Mutilated.  Radnor. 

66-69  Griffith  JONES  of  Wickhambreux,  co.  Kent,  yeoman,  v.  Jevan  DAVID  ap  Rice  and  others. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Llanedy,  late  of  Mabeley  Howell,  deceased,  mother  of  com- 
plainant. Carmarthen. 

70-72  Robert  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  JOURE  v.  Richard  PEXSALL,  knight,  and  John  and  George 
RYGDON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Peper  Harow,  of  the  demise  of  William  Brokes.  Damaged. 

Surrey. 

73  Thomas  JURYE,  clerk,  v.  John  SYDNEHAM,  esquire. 

Parish  church  of  Street  and  Walton,  to  which  complainant  was  inducted  on  the  deprivation  of  John 
Best  for  marriage.  Somerset. 


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FILE  1363. 

1-6  Thomas  and  Richard,  sons  of  Philip  INCLEDON,  deceased,  v.  John  COLOMORE,  Katherine 
wife  of  Thomas  PEARD  and  late  the  wife  of  William  Incledon,  and  others. 

Tenement  in  Braunton  of  the  demise  of  Patrick  Bedlowe.  See  D.  XII,  2.  Devon. 

7 John  INGOLDESBY,  gentleman,  and  Ralph  INGOLDESBY,  citizen  and  mercer  of  London, 
v.  [Thomas  DAWKES.] 

Double  bond  for  price  of  cloth.  Damaged.  London. 

8 Leonard  IRBY  v.  John  NEVILL,  lord  Latimer. 

Manors  of  North  Bovey,  Larkbeare,  and  Downecary  (i.e.  Cary  in  St.  Giles’s-in-the-Heath  ?).  Damaged. 

Devon. 

9-1 1 William  ISGARE  and  William  RICHARDES,  churchwardens  of  Sherston  Magna,  v.  Thomas 
HAYES. 

Suppression  of  a ‘ grete  legger  boke  ’ containing  the  sums  due  from  each  householder  for  the 

maintenance  of  the  church  of  Sherston,  and  refusal  of  his  own  share.  Wilts. 

12  Henry  ISSAM  v.  Thomas  BROKE. 

Sale  of  geldings  entrusted  to  defendant.  — 

13  Robert  IVE  of  West  Kington,  co.  Wilts,  esquire,  v.  Robert  BRADSTON. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  rents  and  services  in  the  manor  of  Hampton  and  Patchway  (Pathshawe). 

Gloucester. 

14-15  Henry  JAGGES  and  Cecily  his  wife  v.  Robert  CAUNCELOUR  of  West  Harling. 

Messuage  and  land  in  ‘ Wyckellwood  alias  Wyclewood  ’ late  of  Ralph  Brew(y)en,  deceased,  uncle  of 
the  said  Cecily.  Norfolk. 

16-17  Anne  JAMES,  executrix  and  late  the  second  wife  of  Edmund  Tebbe,  v.  Robert  CHERSEY 
(Charsey)  and  James  SCAMPION. 

Lease  of  land  and  wood  in  Deptford,  whereof  defendants  have  the  reversion.  Kent. 

18-19  Constance  JAMYS  v.  Robert  John  (John)  JAMES  and  John  JAMES. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Madron  late  of  John  James  Jacke  Vartyn  and  Jane  his  wife,  grandparents  of 
complainant.  Cornwall. 

20-22  John  ap  John  alias  J ANSON  of  London,  buckler-maker,  grandson  and  heir  of  entail  of 
Nicholas  ap  Thomas,  v.  LLEWELYN  ap  Jenkin  of  Howell. 

House  and  land  in  Nerquys  pledged  to  Jenkin  ap  Howell,  father  of  defendant,  by  John  Nycholas, 
father  of  complainant.  [Flint.] 

23  The  same  v.  John  ap  Llewelyn  JOHN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  same.  [Flint.] 

24-27  Christian  JAXSON  (Jutson)  daughter  and  heir  of  John  Fuller,  v.  Nicholas  BOHUN  (Boham), 
esquire. 

Land  in  Chelmondiston  (Chempton).  Suffolk. 

28  Joan  JEBETT,  Hugh  TOWNESENDE,  and  Agnes  his  wife,  mother  of  the  said  Joan,  v. 
Crystyan  JEBETT,  Robert  SALESBURY,  and  Reynes  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Bilston  late  of  John  Jebett,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Joan  and  Reynes. 

Leicester. 

29-31  John  JENKYNS,  husbandman,  v.  Richard  BUCKEMAYSTER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Eaton  (defendant  describes  the  search  for 
his  own  lost  deeds).  Bedford. 

32-34  William  JENKYNS  of  St.  Andrew’s,  Eastcheap,  merchant  tailor,  v.  JOHN  ap  Griffith  alias 
John  a Benylam,  RICE  ap  John  his  son,  and  Katherine  DAVID  ap  Bedo  ap  Jenkyn. 
Messuages  and  land  in  Churchstoke  late  of  David  Jenkyn,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Salop,  Montgomery. 

35  John  JENYNGES  v.  William  STREME  and  Henry  STOUGHTON,  his  servant. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  in  Manea.  Cambridge. 

36-37  Richard  JETTER,  gentleman,  v.  Richard,  son  and  heir  of  George  FEILDE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  meadow  in  Wyberton  late  of  Richard  Jetter,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Lincoln. 

38  JEVAN  ap  David  v.  Ba  . . . ap  Res  and  another. 

Tenements  in  Llanded  (i.e.  Llanddetty  ?)  and  . . . ecombe.  Damaged.  Brecon. 

39-42  Henry  JEWSE  and  Isabel  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Michael 
Dormer,  knight,  v.  Michael,  son  of  Jerome  HAMPDEN,  gentleman. 

Messuages,  lands,  wood  and  cottages  held  of  Sir  John  Browne’s  manor  of  Headington.  Mutilated 

Oxford^ 

43-44  William  JOANS  of  London,  mercer,  v.  John  William  VAUGHAN  of  Lanthrethall,  gentleman. 
Messuage  and  land  late  of  Howell  ap  Jenkyn  of  Shenfreth,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant. 

Monmouth. 

45  JOHN  ap  Jevan,  ROBERT  ap  Gruffydd  ap  Llewellyn,  and  Katherine  his  wife,  sister  of  the 

said  John,  v.  GRWFFYDD  ap  Llewellyn  ap  Grono. 

Lands  in  . . . anyvythe  (i.e.  Llanufydd)  promised  to  the  said  Robert  and  Katherine  on  their 

marriage.  Faded.  Denbigh. 

46-47  JOHN  ap  Howell,  son  and  heir  of  Howell  Hepkinge  (ap  Hoppking),  v.  John  JAMES,  husband 
of  Gwenllian  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Howell. 

Land  in  Lanarth.  Monmouth 


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48  JOHN  ap  Jevan  of  Mortlake,  co.  Surrey,  v.  ROBERT  ap  John. 

Land  in  Dymeirchion  late  of  Jevan  ap  Jevan,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Flint. 

49-50  Richard  JOHNS,  servant  to  Lord  Paget,  v.  Ralph  BROUGHTON  and  David  ap  POVA. 

Lands  in  Shocklach  late  of  Randolph  Hanmer.  Chester. 

51-52  Thomas  JOHNS  v.  HARRY  ap  Jevan  ap  Walter. 

Loan.  2 bills.  Carmarthen. 

53-55  J°hn  JOHNSON  of  New  Windsor,  fellow  of  Eton,  v.  Thomas  HALE,  citizen  and  grocer  of 
London. 

Bargain  of  grocery  intended  for  resale.  

56-58  William,  son  and  heir  of  John  JOLYF,  v.  Robert  and  Thomas  CABORNE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Tetney.  (The  said  Thomas  denies  complainant’s  parentage.)  Lincoln. 

59  Griffith  JONES  v.  William  LATHEBURY. 

Suppression  of  an  account  for  corn,  and  false  action  in  the  King’s  and  Queen’s  Bench  for  a loan. 
D.  XIV,  54.  Kent. 

60  John  JONES  v.  Thomas  DASSEWYN,  deceased. 

Loan  to  Thomas  Ley  of  Hell  [sic)  in  E[n]veld,  deceased,  of  whose  widow,  Margaret,  defendant  is 
executor.  Damaged.  Stafford. 

61  Thomas  JONES,  clerk,  v.  John  MEREDITH  and  THOMAS  ap  Jankyn,  gentleman. 

Parsonage  of  Llanwenarth  to  which  complainant  was  presented  by  Philip  and  David  Flower, 
gentlemen.  Monmouth. 

62  Thomas  ap  Jevan  ap  David  ap  Jevan  ap  Blethyn,  alias  Thomas  [JONES],  v.  John,  son  of 
Robert  SALYSBURY,  deceased. 

Messuages  and  land  in  the  ‘ countye  ’ of  Kynmerth  [i.e.  commot  of  Cynmeirch).  Mutilated.  See 
File  912,  No.  17.  Denbigh. 

63-66  William  JONES,  yeoman,  v.  Christopher  BYTTENSON  and  Emma  his  mother. 

Refusal  of  rent  of  the  manors  of  Long  Ditton  and  Thames  Ditton  as  reduced  by  agreement. 

Surrey. 

67-68  John  and  Richard  JONSON,  by  John  Gayton,  their  guardian,  and  Joan,  his  wife,  their 
mother,  v.  William  JOHNSON. 

Land  in  Hunton  purchased  with  a legacy  of  Thomas  Jonson,  father  of  complainants  and  brother  of 
defendant.  Kent. 

69-71  James  JORDEN  v.  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Henry  BRADSCHAWE  (Bradshoe),  esquire. 
Detention  of  wages,  clothing,  and  money.  . 

72-74  Hugh  (John),  grandson  and  heir  of  John  JUDD,  v.  John  CLYFFORDE,  husbandman. 
Messuage  and  land  at  Preston  in  King’s  Walden.  (Defendant  claims  a title  from  John  Bushe, 
purchaser  of  lands  in  Temple  Dinsley,  Kitchin,  Offley,  Letchworth,  and  King’s  Walden.)  Herts. 
75“77  J°hn  JUDDE,  citizen  and  skinner  of  London,  v.  Thomas  BOUGHTON. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Hornchurch,  late  of  Thomas  Mirfyn,  alderman  of  London,  deceased,  grand- 
father of  complainant.  Essex. 


FILE  1364. 

I- 2  William  KEANE  of  Este  Harty  [i.e.  Harptree?),  freemason,  v.  Thomas  ANDROWES. 

Closes  of  pasture  in  Frome  Selwood,  demised  by  Robert  Leversage,  esquire,  to  Thomas  Keane, 
deceased,  father  of  complainants.  Somerset. 

3-4  Edward  KEBEL,  husbandman,  v.  John  POPE  and  WALTER  Thomas. 

Close  in  Caundle  Bishop,  of  the  demise  of  William  Brownesop,  parson  of  Holwell,  co.  Somerset. 

Dorset. 

5-6  John  KEBLE  of  Lockerley,  co.  Hants,  gentleman,  v.  Nicholas  VAUX. 

Action  at  common  law  for  the  hlazership  of  the  Common  Pleas,  whereof  defendant  was  deprived, 
among  other  things,  for  ‘ fawlse  accusation  and  sklaunderouse  ympeaching  of  Sir  Humfrey  Browne, 
knyght,  one  of  the  justices  of  the  said  courte,  and  of  dyvers  other  justices  of  peace  and  other 
worshipfull  of  the  said  countie  of  Sowthampton  concerning  matters  of  religion.’  Hants. 

7 William  KELAM  and  Jane  his  wife  v.  Thomas  FLETCHER,  yeoman. 

False  imprisonment  in  order  to  obtain  the  said  Jane’s  share  of  lands  in  Carnarvon,  late  of  Edmund 
Foxwyste,  her  father,  deceased.  Carnarvon. 

8 Robert  KELEWAY,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  HOLEWALE,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  grant  an  annuity  out  of  lands  in  Wootton  Glanville,  as  ordered  by  the  Earl  of  Bedford’s 
commissioners,  to  Chrystyan,  his  wife,  daughter  of  complainant,  driven  mad  by  his  ‘ lewde  and  evyll 
behavyour.’  Dorset. 

9-10  Thomas  KEMBLE  of  North  Whidhill,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  TRYNDER  of  Latton, 
husbandman. 

Surrender  to  John  Berklye,  esquire,  of  a bond  for  conveyance  of  lands  in  Great  and  Little  Chelworth 
jointly  purchased  from  him  by  both  parties.  Wilts. 

II- 12  Eleanor,  late  the  wife  of  William  KEMPE,  knight,  v.  Thomas  KEMPE,  knight,  her  son. 

‘ HockewoodeS' and  underwoodes’  in  the  manor  of  Stouting  and  Stanforth,  held  with  those  of 
Asshmerfeld  [i.e.  Ashenfield  in  Crondale?),  Crondale  and  Hadlow.  Kent. 

13  John  KENALL,  parson  of  Hinton  (Waldrist),  v.  Ralph  POLLYNTON,  clothier. 

. Receipt  of  complainant’s  tithes  and  ejection  from  the  parsonage,  glebe,  and  sanctuary  lands. 

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14-15  Robert  KENE  of  Great  Wilbraham,  tailor,  v.  Robert  SCOTTE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Borough  ( i.e . Burrough  Green?)  late  of  John  Kene,  deceased,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Cambridge. 

16  Edward  KENESTON  v.  Thomas  and  George  VERNON,  esquires. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Karyryon  and  another  and  the  lordship  and  castle  of 
Charlton  in  dispute  in  this  court  as  the  inheritance  of  Edward  Grey,  lord  [Grev  of]  Powys,  deceased, 
Faded.  Salop,  Montgomery. 

17-20  William  KENRYCKE  of  Spilsby,  draper,  v.  Agnes  KENRYCKE. 

Goods  of  John  Kenrycke  of  Torksey,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  and  husband  of  defendant. 

Lincoln. 

21  John  KENSYTON(  ?)  and  Thomasyn  his  wife  v.  the  mayor  and  commonalty  of  PLYMOUTH 
and  Thomas  CLOWTE. 

Action  concerning  a distress  for  an  annuity  granted  to  the  said  Thomasvn  by  Thomas  Bull  in  lieu 
of  dower  in  the  borough  of  Plymouth.  Certiorari  and  subpcena.  Mutilated.  Devon. 

22  Margery,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William  KENT,  v.  Elizabeth  CRISPYN. 

Defendant  of  Edmund  CRISPYN,  clerk,  deceased,  whose  executrix  defendant  is. 

William  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  KENYNGHAM  v.  Gerard  KENYNGHAM. 


23 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Preston-in-Holderness. 

24  Richard  KERISON  v.  William  HUGHSON,  parson  of  Fritton. 


York. 


Norfolk. 


Detention  of  bonds  given  for  a debt  since  paid. 

25-27  John  KERY  of  London,  salter,  v.  Humphrey  KERY  of  Binweston,  executor  of  Thomas  Kery 
of  the  same. 

Part  price  of  a gelding  and  of  an  adder.  London,  Salop. 

28  Henry  KETILL,  Alice  his  wife,  Robert  BACON,  John  BOKENHAM,  Isabel  his  wife  and 
Henry  OSBORNE,  v.  Roger  STANNOUGHE,  steward  of  the  manor  of  Seething,  Robert 
his  brother,  and  John  BROWNE. 

Conspiracy  to  make  a false  title  to  land  in  the  said  manor  late  of  Richard  Broke.  Norfolk. 

29-3°  John  KETTELL,  William  REDE  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Robert  WHITNEY,  knight, 
grandson  and  heir  of  James  Whitney,  and  Henry  TAYLLOUR  his  tenant. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Pencombe  late  of  Richard  Byterley,  great-grandfather  of  the  said  John  and 
father  of  the  said  Margaret. 

Hereford. 

31-33  Thomas,  son  of  John  KINGE,  deceased,  v.  Robert  BELLYNGHAM. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Lacock  late  of  Lacock  Abbey,  whence  Margaret,  wife  of  the  said  John  was 
expelled  by  William  Sharington,  knight,  since  deceased.  Wilts. 

34-37  Thomas,  grandson  and  heir  of  Thomas  KINGE,  v.  William  and  Thomas  KINGE  his  uncles 
and  William  TASSHE. 

Detention  and  falsification  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Moulton.  Lincoln. 

38-39  Nicholas  KINGSTON  v.  John  KNEVETT,  draper,  and  Robert  WOOD,  brewer,  citizens  of 
London. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  gardens  at  Stratford-atte-Bow  held  of  the  lordship 
of  Stepney.  Middlesex. 

40-41  John  KIPPYNG  v.  William  GILBERT  and  Robert  GODFREY. 

Tenements  in  Great  Yarmouth,  one  in  Well  Rowe,  late  of  William  Kippyng,  deceased  uncle  of 
complainant.  Norfolk. 

42  Richard  KNAVESBORROW  v.  Brian,  executor  of  Jane,  late  the  wife  of  Brian  STAPYLTON, 
knight. 

Exaction  of  rent  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Walkingham  Hill  payable  to  the  Crown  and  formerly 
to  a chantry  in  Tuerington  {i.e.  Terington  ? Not  in  indexes  to  Certificates  or  Particulars  of  Chantries.) 

York. 

43  Robert  KNIGHT  v.  George  DAWBRIDGECOURT,  gentleman. 

Bond  given  for  price  of  a lease  of  the  site  and  demesnes  of  the  manor  of  Berkley  on  a promise  to 
warrant  complainant's  title  against  John  Newebery.  Somerset. 

44-45  Valentine  KNIGHT  alias  Brothers  v.  Thomas  WELLES. 

Land  in  Offley  St.  Legers  and  King’s  Walden,  late  of  Valentine  Knight  alias  Brothers,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainant.  Herts. 

46-49  John  KNOLLES  of  Hordwell,  grandson  and  heir  of  Harry  Knolles,  v.  Stephen  WARWYKE 
of  Ashley-in-Milton  and  Richard  STEPHENS  of  Milton. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Christchurch  Twynham.  Hants. 

50-54  John  KNOTTYSFORDE  of  Muche  Mawburn  [i.e.  Great  Malvern  ?)  co.  Worcester,  esquire, 
Jane  his  wife,  Thomas  PORTER  of  Overington,  co.  Warwick,  gentleman,  Anne  his  wife, 
Bartholomew  HUSSEY  of  Burley,  co.  Hants,  Mary  his  wife,  James  DUFFELD  of  Medmen- 
ham,  co.  Bucks,  and  Frances  his  wife,  v.  Dame  Isabel  (Elizabeth)  SPENCER  of  Wormleighton. 
Waste  of  the  parsonage  of  Maston  {i.e.  Prior  Marston)  and  lands  in  Napton  after  a lease  of  the 
reversion  to  Robert  Stafford,  knight,  and  Jane  his  wife,  both  since  deceased,  parents  of  the  female 
complainants.  Warwick. 

55-57  John  KNYGHT  v.  Thomas  CREWE,  son  and  heir  of  John  a Crewe. 

Burgage  half  a house,  and  land  in  Holt  late  of  Thomas  Knyght,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Denbigh. 


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58-62  Thomas  IvNYGHT  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  CHYPSEY  of 
Northampton,  grocer. 

Waste  of  lands  in  Preston  and  Piddington  bequeathed  in  reversion  by  the  said  Thomas  Chypsey 
to  complainants  together  with  lands  in  Northampton.  Northampton. 

63  William  KNYGHT  v.  ROBERT  ap  Rice  and  Jane  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  called  the  George  in  Farnborough.  Kent. 

64-66  William  KYCHYN  v.  Thomas  BURTON  and  William  FERYMAN. 

Messuage,  land,  and  dovecote  in  Bleasby,  late  of  John  Kychyn,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Notts. 

67  Peter  KYDWELLY  of  Brown  Candover,  gentleman,  v.  Anthony  MORE,  Nicholas  VAUS,  and 
William  EAST. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Preston  Candover,  Polehampton,  Overton 
or  [sic)  Kingsclere  acquired  of  William  Sommer.  Hants. 

68  Jane  KYGHELEY  v.  Marmaduke  GASCOYGNE,  esquire,  and  others. 

Legacy  of  Thomas  Ivygheley,  esquire,  brother  of  complainants,  whose  executors  defendants  are. 

York. 

69-72  John  KYLBECIv  v.  Thomas  WATERTON,  knight. 

Loan  for  redemption  of  lands  in  Lee,  Upton  and  Whitbar,  mortgaged  by  Robert  Waterton,  knight, 
deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Damaged.  Lincoln. 

73  John  KYME,  servant  to  William  Petre,  knight,  and  Richard  his  brother  v.  William 
MARKEWICKE,  yeoman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a barn  and  land  in  Arlington  and  Wilmington.  Sussex. 

74-75  Thomas  KYME  of  Friskney,  esquire,  and  William  KYME  of  London,  gentleman,  sons  of 
Thomas  Kyme  of  Benningworth,  deceased,  v.  John  DYON,  gentleman. 

Action  on  a bond  for  warranty  of  lands  in  Friskney.  Lincoln. 

76-77  John  KYNGMAN  v.  John  HUDDER  (Hodder)  and  John  GOULE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  land  in  Whitchurch  late  of  Eleanor  Lane  and  others.  See 
File  1239,  No.  70.  Dorset. 

78-79  Anne  late  the  wife  of  John  KYNGSTONE  and  Thomas  their  son  and  heir,  v.  John,  son  of 
George  ROLLEZ,  deceased. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Roborough  of  the  entail  of  the  said  John.  See  File  1305,  No.  45.  Devon. 

80-83  Robert  KYNSEY,  vicar  of  Ware,  co.  Herts,  son  of  Edmund  Kynsey  of  Warmingham, 
husbandman,  v.  Ralph  son  of  Ralph  BOSTOCKE  of  Barrow,  and  John  HIGSONE. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  chantry  land  in  Middlewich.  Chester. 

84-85  Thomas  KYNTON  v.  Christopher  TEMMYS  of  Churche  Eaton  (i.e.  Water  Eaton?), 
gentleman. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  Benyger  (i.e.  Beanacre  in  Melksham?)  entrusted  to  him  to  obtain  a better 
one  from  Francis  Pawmes,  esquire.  Wilts. 

86-87  Richard  KYRKE  v.  Oliver  BURTON. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  peas  and  corn  growing  at  High  Toynton.  Lincoln. 

88  Walter  KYRLE  of  Walford,  gentleman,  v.  John  SYBRAUNCE  and  Elizabeth  his  mother. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Coughton  (in  Walford).  Hereford. 

89-90  Walter  KYSSOKE  of  Salisbury  and  Joan  his  wife,  v.  Richard  BRYAN  her  uncle  and  late  her 
guardian. 

Legacy  of  William  Bryan(t),  father  of  the  said  Joan.  Wilts. 


FILE  1365. 

1 Nicholas  and  Henry  LA,  husbandman,  executors  of  William  La,  v.  William  MARTYN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  at  Porth  in  St.  Austell.  See  File  1368,  No.  32. 

Cornwall. 

2-4  Thomas  LACYE  v.  Nicholas  HOLMES,  clerk. 

Farm  in  Sturton  of  the  demise  of  George  Lasselles  of  Gay  . . ..  Damaged.  Notts. 

5-7  Ralph  LAKE  (Leeke),  gentleman,  v.  James  FOLJAMBE  of  Walton,  knight. 

Overstocking  a common  in  Hasland  whereof  the  lord  is  John  Seliocke  of  Hazlebarrow  (in  Norton), 
gentleman,  a debtor  of  defendant.  Derby. 

8 Robert  LAMYNGE  of  Scarrington  (Scarryngton),  yeoman,  v.  ROOSE  and  Thomas 

LAMYNGE. 

Under-lease  of  part  of  the  said  Roose’s  lands  in  Carcolston.  Notts. 

9-11  William  LANCASTER  of  Milverton  and  Thomas  HILL  of  Kingston  v.  John  HOLMER  and 
Alice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Broke,  husbandman. 

Legacies  of  the  said  Broke  to  his  children,  whose  guardians  complainants  are.  Somerset. 

12-15  John  LANCYE  v.  John  LOVERYNG  of  Bittadon. 

Detention  of  plate  ( described ) and  other  goods,  and  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  East  Down. 

Devon. 

16-20  John  LANE  of  Kettering,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  HUMFREY,  esquire,  and  John  HUMFREY, 
gentleman. 

Lands  in  Isham  late  of  John  Lane,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Northampton. 


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21-22  John,  son  of  Robert  LANGDON,  esquire,  deceased,  and  administrator  of  his  goods,  v.  John 
BROWNE,  Margaret  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Robert,  and  Jasper  LANGDON  alias 
Browne,  her  son. 

Messuage  called  North  and  South  Penhale  and  lands  in  St.  Martin’s  (by  Looe),  and  goods,  adjudged 
to  complainant  by  arbitration.  Cornwall. 

23-24  Thomas  LANGDON  of  South  Cadbury,  fisherman,  v.  Robert  BARON  of  North  Cadbury. 

Obtaining  a white  gelding  by  means  of  a forged  warrant  of  replain.  Somerset. 

25-27  Alexander  LANGFORD  of  Trowbridge,  clothier,  v.  Egeon  WYLSON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a moiety  of  messuages  and  lands  in  Trowbridge  and  Studley  formerly 
of  Thomas  Bradford  and  Dorothy  his  wife,  now  wife  of  defendant.  Wilts. 

28  Nicholas  LAVER  of  Kingston,  v.  William  WILLIAMS  of  Knowle. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  as  well  as  for  the  debt  itself.  Dorset. 

29  Thomas  LAWE  of  Graveley,  co.  Cambridge,  husbandman,  v.  Hugh  BARBER  and  John 
PURSELL. 

Double  lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Offord  Darcy  and  Offord  Cluny.  Huntingdon. 

30  John  LAYNE  v.  Robert  LAYNE  his  brother  and  Thomasen  LAYNE. 

Lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Seynt  Tyve  from  Thomas  Dotson  and  John  Menwyneck,  gentlemen. 
Mutilated.  [Cornwall.] 

31  Thomasyn  LAYNE  (Leyne)  v.  John  LEYNE,  Margaret  his  wife,  and  Roger  HORNEBROKE. 
Forgery  of  a lease  of  a tenement  called  Tehey  held  of  the  said  Menwyneck  and  Dotson.  [Cornwall.] 

34-35  . Richard  LECHE  v.  William  I.ECHE. 

Loans  to  Gregory  Leche,  deceased,  father  of  both  parties.  Diocese  of  Exeter. 

36-37  Reynold,  son  of  Geoffrey  LEE,  esquire,  v.  John  MARKHAM,  knight. 

Office  of  steward  of  the  archbishop  of  York’s  lordships  of  Southwell  and  Benningworth,  partly 
surrendered  to  defendant  by  Thomas  Hennage,  knight,  complainant  having  the  reversion. 

Notts,  Lincoln. 

38  Francis  LEEK,  knight,  v.  Roger  GRENEHALGH  of  Teversall,  esquire. 

Exchange  of  leaseholds  in  Glapwell  and  Sutton-in-Ashfield.  Mutilated.  Derby,  Notts. 

39-40  John  LEGETT  v.  Thomas  MYRFYN  and  Christopher  BAXTER. 

Lease  of  lands  to  Richard  Holgate  and  Margaret  his  wife  for  a week  with  remainder  to  complainant 
for  fifty  years.  Mutilated.  Notts. 

41-44  John  LEGH,  knight,  v.  Henry  [NEVILLE],  earl  of  Westmoreland. 

Tithe  corn  of  Billingham,  Newton,  Cowpen  and  Woolviston  (Wolstone  in  Beauley).  D.  XIV,  47. 

Durham. 

45  Edward  LEIGHTON  of  Wattlesborough,  co.  Salop,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  John  Leighton, 
v.  Thomas  HUCKES,  esquire. 

Manor  of  Clopton  in  Mickleton  (Micheton),  and  land  and  rent  in  Clopton,  Mickleton,  Honeybourn, 
Keyndon  (i.e.  Quinton  ?)  and  Marston.  Gloucester. 

46  Richard  LEIGHTON  v.  John  TILLEY,  Denise  his  wife,  and  others. 

Obtaining  a prohibition  from  the  Council  of  the  Marches  against  suing  for  damages  for  a false  indict- 
ment of  robbery,  whereof  he  was  acquitted.  Mutilated.  Salop. 

47  Thomas  LEVERETT  of  London,  fishmonger,  v.  Robert  WITTON. 

Messuage,  land  and  oil-mill  in  Wisbech  late  of  John  Leverytt,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Cambridge. 

48  William  LEVERETT  of  Newark-upon-Trent  v.  Roger  CAPESTAKE,  gentleman. 

Loan.  Commission  (named).  Notts. 

49-50  David  LEWES  v.  Francis  BARET. 

Precentorship  of  Llanddewi-brefi  and  prebend  of  Llanfair  Clydogau  formerly  of  Rowland  Mericke, 
clerk.  Mutilated.  Cardigan. 

51  John  LEWES,  parson  of  St.  Mary  Magdalen’s,  Southwark,  v.  William  HARRY  and  others. 

Loan  by  Morgan  Lewes,  clerk,  whose  executor  complainant  is.  Surrey,  Carmarthen. 

52  Robert  LEWES  v.  Thomas  SKARGELL  of  Sheffield,  butcher. 

Pasture  in  Sheffield  entailed  on  Thomas  and  Joan,  parents  of  complainant.  York. 

53  John  LEWIS  of  London,  merchant  tailor,  v.  Jevan  David  GLASE  (Glays)  of  Brecknock. 
Gelding  entrusted  to  defendant  during  complainant’s  stay  in  those  parts.  London,  Brecon. 

54  Philip  LEWYS  v.  Philip  JENKYN  and  Richard  WILLIAMS. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Llanvaches  and  elsewhere  late  of  Lewis  ap  Philip,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Damaged.  Monmouth. 

55  William  LEWYS  v.  the  mayor  and  bailiffs  of  OXFORD,  and  Thomas  COGEYN,  one  of  the 
latter. 

Action  for  impounding  sheep.  Certiorari  and  subpcena.  Mutilated.  Oxford. 

56-57  William  LLEWELYN  (Fowellen),  citizen  and  salter  of  London,  v.  John  HARRIS. 

Manor  of  Leighton  and  messuage,  lands,  and  woods  there  of  the  bequest  of  Thomas  Kery,  citizen 
and  salter  of  London,  uncle  of  complainant.  Montgomery. 

58-59  David  LLOID,  warden  of  West  Harnham,  co.  Wilts,  and  MORRIS  ap  Johns,  v.  Thomas 
MILTON. 

Tithes  of  Llanfair[-dyffryn-Clwyd]  in  the  lordship  of  Ruthin  (defendant  pleads  a judgment  of  this 
court  in  a suit  by  Robert  Johns,  vicar).  Mutilated.  See  File  1362,  No.  55.  Denbigh. 

60  Jevan  LLOID  ap  Elis  v.  HOWELL  ap  John  ap  Tydyr. 

Land  with  common  of  pasture  appendant.  Mutilated.  Merioneth 


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61  John  LLOYD  of  Leaden  Roding,  co.  Essex,  clerk,  v.  Robert  ap  David  LLOYD  of  Corwen 
and  others. 

Glebe  and  tithe  of  Llangar,  whereof  complainant  is  parson.  Merioneth. 

62  Robert  Thomas  LLOYD  v.  William  CLERKE  of  Bladford  (i.e.  Blackford?),  yeoman. 

Price  of  cattle.  Somerset. 

63-64  Morgan  LLOYDE  (Flloyde),  v.  Jonn  HAYWARD. 

Costs  awarded  in  the  bishop  of  London’s  court  in  a suit  for  tithes  at  Shepperton.  Middlesex. 
65-66  John  LODGE  of  Bower  Chalke  v.  William  HANNAM,  gentleman,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 
Loan  to  John  Baylie,  former  husband  of  the  said  Elizabeth.  Wilts. 

67  John  LONDON  v.  Agnes,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  BAL^GH. 

Cattle  entrusted  to  the  said  John  at  Tibberton.  Worcester. 

68  John  LONGE  v.  John  HAULE. 

Meadow  in  Lawford.  Essex. 

69-72  William  LONGSTON  and  Joan  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Lyne,  v. 
Alice  LYNE,  mother  of  the  said  Thomas. 

Money  awarded  by  arbitration  in  lieu  of  half  a tenement  in  Henbury  promised  to  the  said  Thomas  on 
his  marriage.  Gloucester. 

73-76  James  LONGWORTH  of  Tysoe,  gentleman,  v.  John  STAMFORD  of  the  same,  yeoman. 
Bond  given  concerning  defendant’s  contract  of  marriage  with  a sister  of  John  Cox.  Warwick. 

77  Richard  LORKYN  of  East  Bedford,  yeoman,  v.  Henry  BAKER,  blacksmith. 

Defendant  awarded  by  arbitration,  which  complainant  could  not  pay  because  ' busyed  with  the 
Quenes  affayres.’  Middlesex. 

78  William  LOVE  and  others,  in  the  name  of  the  inhabitants  of  Hilgay,  v.  William  HULLYER, 
parson,  of  Hilgay. 

Actions  in  divers  courts  for  ‘ tythe  of  fieringe  called  sedge.’  Norfolk. 

79  Thomas  LOVELL  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  David  FYNES  (Vynes). 

Annuity  charged  on  lands  in  Letton  and  Shipdham  by  John  Cusshen  of  Hingham,  gentleman, 
deceased,  father  of  the  said  Anne.  Norfolk. 

80-82  Simon  LOW,  citizen  and  merchant  [tailor  ?]  of  London  v.  Joan  late  the  wife  of  Walter  YATE, 
and  Richard  YATE,  gentleman,  her  son. 

Manor  of  Arlingham  released  by  the  said  Joan  to  the  said  Richard.  Gloucester. 

83  The  same  v.  the  same,  Elizabeth  wife  of  the  said  Richard,  and  others. 

Claim  of  dower  of  the  said  Elizabeth  in  parts  of  the  said  manor,  including  a fishery  in  the  Severn, 
and  damages.  Mutilated.  Gloucester. 

84-91  The  same  v.  Robert  CURTES,  John  BAWME,  John  TYE  and  others. 

Trespasses  ( described ) on  the  manor  of  East  Deeping.  A Replication  wanting.  See  D.  XIV,  37. 

Lincoln. 

92  The  same  v.  Henry  LACY,  gentleman. 

Do.  Lincoln. 

93  The  same  v.  George  HOLLAND. 

Continuance  of  a suit  in  this  court  for  the  manor  of  Deeping  St.  James  after  recovering  a deed 
whereby  he  could  sue  at  common  law.  Lincoln. 

94-97  The  same  v.  Harry  REPPS,  gentleman. 

Messuage  called  Middleton  in  Mendham,  and  lands  and  rent  there  and  in  Homersfield,  Sancroft, 
and  South  Elmham  formerly  of  Elizabeth  Holland,  deceased.  Suffolk. 

98-99  Simon  LOWE  v.  John  SEYMER  and  John  BONDE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Burton  acquired  of  Alexander  Seymer.  Mutilated.  See  File  1270,  No.  27; 
1317,  No.  25.  Oxford. 

100  Elizabeth,  Joan,  and  James  LOWRANCE,  executors  of  William  Lowrance,  v.  Roland 
DURRANT,  gentleman. 

Lease  of  lands  in  Saptone  (i.e.  Sapperton?)  by  James  Durrant  of  Chesterfield,  deceased,  father  of 
defendant.  Derby. 

101-102  Thomas,  son  of  William  LUCYE,  esquire,  v.  Roger  BROWNE  late  collector  of  his  rents, 
and  . . . MASON. 

Sale  of  woods  called  Beryngton  Heye  on  complainant’s  behalf.  Damaged.  Worcester. 

103-105  Anne  LUMLEY  and  Joan  KELYNGE  v.  William  NEWMAN. 

Goods  of  Margery  Kelynge,  deceased,  including  a‘  styllytorye,’  whereof  complainants  are  adminis- 
trators, stated  by  defendant  to  have  been  pledged  by  her  and  Anthony  Dryland.  

106-107  George  and  William,  sons  of  Joan  LUND,  deceased,  v.  Francis  CALCOT. 

Manor,  grange  and  farm  of  Apley  of  the  demise  of  Robert  Tyrwhyte,  knight.  Lincoln. 

108  Thomas  LUTELEY,  cursitor  in  Chancery,  v.  Robert  BATE,  rector  of  Church  Lawford. 

Lease  of  defendant’s  rectory  promised  in  exchange  for  obtaining  a licence  for  non-residence. 

Warwick. 

109  John  and  Charles  LUTLEY  of  Crofton,  gentlemen,  v.  William  HEDE. 

Gelding  entrusted  to  defendant.  Salop. 

no  Richard  LYDE  v.  Robert  COTERELL. 

Crown  lease  of  tithes  of  Upper  and  Lower  Kinsham  in  Presteign  (sic)  late  of  the  monastery  of 
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111-115  Henry  LYE  v.  William  son  and  heir  of  William  STEVYNS  and  John  WALE  (Walle,  Waule). 
Messuages  and  land  in  Christchurch  and  Milton  late  of  John  Lye,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Hants. 

116-118  John  LYMBURY  v.  Nicholas  BOYLE  of  Long  Sutton. 

Sale  of  reversion  of  a tenement  in  Compton  Dundon  (Dondo)  on  a bad  title.  Somerset. 

1 19  The  mayor  and  burgesses  of  LYME  REGIS  v.  Alice  late  the  wife  of  William  TUDBOLL  of 
the  same  merchant. 

Balance  of  the  said  Tudboll’s  account  as  receiver  of  the  town  rents.  Dorset. 

120  William  LYNGE  v.  Thomas  BEDYNGFYLD. 

Action  at  common  law,  pending  a suit  in  this  court  ( File  1306,  No.  62)  for  land  in  [Monk-]Soham 
the  rent  whereof  is  payable  to  the  use  of  the  inhabitants  of  Soham. 

Suffolk. 


FILE  1366. 

x Peter  LAKE  of  Exeter,  merchant,  v.  John  MALYN  of  Calais,  gentlemen,  and  the  sheriffs  of 

EXETER. 

Action  for  part  price  of  woad,  defendant  having  failed  to  appear  at  the  place  of  payment  appointed 
by  arbitration.  Mutilated.  Injunctions.  See  File  1306,  No.  1.  Devon. 

2-4  John  LANE  the  younger  v.  John  LANE  the  elder  and  George  LANE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Wheatley  late  of  Robert  Lane,  deceased,  grandfather  of 
complainant  and  father  of  defendant.  Notts. 

5-6  John  LANGMAN,  clerk,  v.  Matthew  LAPP. 

Vicarage  of  St.  Kew,  whereof  defendant  claims  a Crown  lease.  Cornwall. 

7-8  Richard  LAURENS  v.  Thomas  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  NORRES. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Snettisham  late  of  Richard  Cupper,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Norfolk. 

9 William  LAWSON  v.  Harry  LANE. 

Part  price  of  a share  in  a lease  of  the  manor  of  Bourton-on-the-Water  belonging  to  complainant  in 
right  of  Elizabeth  his  wife,  deceased,  sister  of  complainant.  Gloucester. 

10-12  Stephen  LAYRE  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  William  LAMBERT  of  Paswicke  (i.e.  Pattiswick?) 
carpenters. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Danbury  held  jointly  with  John  Lambert,  yeoman  and 
Elizabeth  his  wife  both  since  deceased.  Essex. 

13-14  Anthony  LECHE  of  Standlake,  carpenter,  and  Agnes  his  wife,  daughter  of  Alice  Genyver, 
deceased,  v.  Thomas  TUCKWELL  (Stuckwell)  of  Longworth,  co.  Berks,  husbandman. 

Crop  of  corn  on  the  land  of  the  said  Alice,  promised  to  the  said  Agnes  and  Richard  Were  her  brother 
on  the  marriage  of  the  said  Agnes  with  defendant.  Oxford,  Berks. 

15-16  Richard  LECHE  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  Roger  CROWCHE,  husbandman. 
Obtaining  a conveyance  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Husborne  Crawley  from  John  Sleyn  of  Twmswik 
(i.e.  Tingewick?),  co.  Buckingham,  husbandmen,  father  of  the  said  Alice  when  ‘ strawfte  and 
lunatyke.’  Bedford. 

17-18  Hugh  SEE  v.  John  OSWYN,  clerk,  servant  to  the  late  Duke  of  Northumberland. 

Manor  of  Woodford  Grange  and  lands  in  Wombourne  and  Trysull  late  of  the  priory  of  Dudley, 
which  was  granted  to  the  said  Duke.  Stafford. 

19-24  Reynold  SEE,  gentleman,  v.  Walter  TRAVERS  of  Nottingham,  goldsmith,  and  James 
THURLAND  and  Nicholas  ENGLISHE,  complainant’s  sureties. 

Action  for  cost  of  making  brooches  and  a ring,  which  were  of  much  baser  gold  than  contracted  for. 

Notts. 

25  ...  LEE  alias  Cocke  v.  . . . 

Land  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Flamstead.  Mutilated.  Herts. 

26-28  Francis  LEEKE,  knight,  v.  Oliver  WOODHEED. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Clown.  Derby. 

29-31  The  same  v.  Richard  BOCHER,  stepson  and  executor  of  Robert  Knutton,  complainant’s 
bailiff. 

Rents  of  lands  in  Scarcliffe,  Palterton,  Ault-Hucknall,  Rowthorn  (in  Ault-Hucknall),  Staynmore,  and 
Bolsover,  and  loan.  ( Replication  wanting.)  Derby. 

32-40  Henry  LEIGHE,  esquire,  Agnes  his  wife,  Robert  TRUMPE,  and  Joan  his  wife,  v.  Agnes, 
executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Robert  THIMBLETHORPE,  and  George  and  Bertram  his  sons. 
Reviver  of  a suit  before  Lord  Wriothesley  for  a messuage  and  land  in  Worstead  late  of  Robert 
Camond,  deceased,  father  of  the  female  complainants.  Both  suits  included.  Norfolk. 

41-42  Raynold  LESSYE  v.  Roger  BURFORD  (Bufford)  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of 
William  Owner. 

Goods  of  Ralph  Owner  of  Dunwich,  deceased,  whose  executors  were  the  said  Richard  and  William. 

Suffolk. 

43  Nicholas  LES[TRAUNGE  ?],  knight,  v.  James  HAWES,  citizen  and  merchant  of  London. 

Arrest  on  a statute  staple  for  a loan  with  interest  at  25  per  cent,  after  agreeing  to  arbitration. 
Audita  querela.  London. 

44  Christopher  LE WENS,  gentleman,  William  BARRET  of  Hampton,  co.  Surrey,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  entrusted  to  defendants.  Kent. 

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45-48  Thomas  LINCOLN,  great-nephew  and  heir  of  John  Bacon,  v.  Thomas  ADAM  and  William 
ORDING. 

Messuage  and  land  in  West  Keale  and  Keale  Coates.  Bill  in  duplicate.  Lincoln. 

49-50  Morres  LLEWELLYNG  and  Emma,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Leonard  Gosney,  v.  Nicholas 
CORYNGDON. 

Land  and  a watercourse  in  Mark.  (Defendant  states  that  in  this  manor,  on  a grant  of  a reversion, 
the  existing  tenant  must  sue  for  a renewal  of  his  estate).  Somerset. 

51  John  LLOID  v.  RICE  ap  Morgan  and  others. 

Land  in  Aberglyn  late  of  Lewis  Lloid,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Carmarthen. 

52  Hugh  LLOYD,  ordinary  yeoman  of  the  guard,  v.  RICE  ap  Howell  ap  Robert. 

Lands  in  Echeldrey  (i.e.  Ucheldref  in  Llanflewyn?)  late  of  Katherine  wife  of  complainant. 

Anglesea. 

53  John  LONG  of  Westminster,  one  of  the  Queen's  bedesmen,  v.  James  TOOLY. 

Messuage  and  orchard  in  Ide  late  of  Richard  Long,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Devon. 

54  Henry  LONGE,  clothier. 

Petition  for  directions  in  the  trial  of  an  action  of  defendant  against  John  Geryshe,  late  of  Melksham, 
clothier,  who  has  pleaded  threats  uttered  at  Southampton,  where  the  action  must  therefore  be 
tried.  Herts. 

55-60  Philip  LONGE  v.  Joan  EYER,  concubine  and  executrix  of  Giles  Eyer,  dean  of  Chichester. 
Plate  and  household  goods  entrusted  to  the  said  Giles,  which  defendant  states  to  have  been  recovered 
by  suit  in  this  court  during  the  said  Giles’s  lifetime.  Sussex. 

61  William  LONGSDEN  and  Juliana  his  wife  v.  Richard  BARREY  and  Ellen  his  wife,  executrix 
of  John  Harryngton  and  mother  of  the  said  Juliana. 

Goods  promised  to  complainants  on  their  marriage. 

62  Thomas  LOVETT  v.  John  COLE. 

Bond  for  conveyance  of  lands  in  Weedon  Beck  (Wydon  in  the  Street). 

63-64  John  LUCAS,  esquire,  v.  Anthony  HARVYE,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Huish  Champflower  and  the  advowson  of 
there. 

65  John  LUTER  v.  the  mayor  of  OXFORD. 

Action  by  Fabian  Humfrey  for  price  of  woad  alleged  to  be  unmerchantable.  Certiorari. 

66  Roger  LYMMER  v.  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  STRUTT. 

Debt  for  wheat  bought  of  Robert  Miller,  whose  executor  complainant  is. 

67-70  William  LYNE  (Lynde)  of  Snape,  husbandman,  v.  Robert  DUXE  of  Swefling,  husbandman. 

Conveyance  of  a close  of  land  in  Bruisyard  extorted  by  a false  charge  of  theft.  Suffolk. 

71-73  William  son  of  Francis  LYNGEN  v.  Hugh  FOXE,  Robert  HUGHES,  and  others. 

Manor  of  Cotton  and  messuages  and  lands  in  Westbury  and  Wortham  late  of  William  Lyngen  of 
Huish,  gentleman,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant.  Salop. 

74-75  J°hn  LYNSEY  of  London,  armourer,  v.  Humphrey  MOSELEY,  gentleman. 

Messuages  in  St.  Peter’s  Cornhill  of  the  bequest  of  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Christopher  Noryce, 
knight.  (Complainant  states  that  by  the  custom  of  the  City,  leases  of  church  lands  are  not  vacated 
by  the  death  of  a parson  or  churchwarden.)  London. 

76  The  same  v.  the  same  and  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  the  said  Moseley  concerning  the  premises.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Damaged. 

London. 

77-80  Hugh  LYPYATE  and  Susan  his  wife  v.  Peter  TOLPOT  (Tolpate)  and  Anne  his  wife. 

Messuages  and  gardens  in  Lambeth  Marsh  late  of  Thomas  Huntlowe,  alderman  of  London,  deceased, 
kinsman  of  both  parties.  Rival  pedigrees  given.  Surrey. 


N’humb. 

the  church 
Somerset. 

Oxford. 


FILE  1367. 

1-2  James  LACYE  v.  Robert  HUNGERFORD,  esquire,  nephew  and  heir  of  Thomas  Yorke  of 
Helthroppe  (i.e.  Throope  in  Stratford  Tony  ?),  co.  Wilts,  esquire,  and  STEPHEN  ap  Peeres(  ?) 
Manor  of  Estham  in  Crewkerne,  advowson  of  the  church  of  Estham,  and  messuage  and  land  in 
Crewkerne  of  the  gift  of  John  Lacye,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Faded.  Somerset. 

3-4  Stephen  son  and  heir  of  Richard  LACYE  v.  Anne  late  the  wife  of  John  KNEVET,  esquire. 
Reviver  of  a suit  concerning  the  site  of  the  manor  of  Horham  Thorpe  Hall,  etc.  (File  1242,  No.  3). 
Mutilated.  Suffolk. 

5 John  LADYMAN  v.  John  ABINGTON. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Brent  Eleigh  and  Monks  Eleigh,  late  of  John  Hunt  the  elder,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainant.  Each  damaged.  Suffolk. 

6 Edward  LAKYN  of  Kenley. 

Petition  for  a commission  to  John  Gateagre,  esquire,  and  others  to  inquire  into  his  title  of  Kinnerton 
grange  and  Ritton  marsh  (both  in  Wentnor).  Salop. 

7 Richard  LAMBERD  of  London,  weaver,  v.  Hugh  NEWALL,  yeoman. 

Price  of  white  sackcloth.  London. 

8-9  Henry  LANE  and  Henry  OSBORNE,  bellows-maker,  v.  William  WYLLYNGTON,  esquire, 
Ambrose  CAVE,  knight,  and  others. 

Lease  from  Thomas  Fyssher  .gentleman,  of  lands  in  Aston,  Witton,  Handsworth,  and  elsewhere, 
claimed  by  defendants  as  forfeited  for  non-payment  of  rent.  Faded.  Warwick,  Stafford. 


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Henry  PO(Y)SHE  and  WiUiam 


10-11  Henry  LAWRENCE  of  the  Middle  Temple,  gentleman, 

LAWLES. 

Land  in  Romney  Marsh  of  the  demise  of  John  Cheyney,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  John  Cheyney 
of  West  Woodhay,  co.  Berks,  esquire.  Kent. 

12-15  John  LAVERAUNCE  v.  John  RE(Y)NOFF  and  Clere  COURTIER. 

Refusal  to  complete  an  assignment  of  a lease  made  by  the  mayor  and  burgesses  of  Totnes  of  a house 
and  a garden  in  Totnes.  Devon. 

16-17  Thomas  LAYER,  clerk,  v.  Thomas  HALL,  steward  of  the  late  college  of  Stoke,  and  Robert 
DAVYE,  vicar  of  Ickleton,  co.  Cambridge. 

Presentation  to  the  parsonage  of  Ashen,  conveyed  by  Matthew  Parker,  dean  of  the  said  college,  and 
his  chapter  since  the  statute  for  the  dissolution  of  colleges.  Essex. 

18  Thomas  LECHE  v.  Edward  [LECHE  his  brother?] 

Meadow  and  cottage  in  King’s  Sutton  and  Astrop  late  of  John  Leche  his  father.  Northampton. 

19-24  Francis  LEDEGATE  (Ledgiat)  v.  Lawrence  son  and  heir  of  William  PALMER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Braytoft  late  of  William  Ledegate,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Lincoln. 

25-30  Reynold  son  and  executor  of  Geoffrey  LEE  v.  Christopher  and  Ursula  MOUNTFORDE  and 
others. 

Farm  in  Bysshopburton  and  wardship  of  Geoffrey  brother  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  See  File 
1306,  No.  24.  [York.] 

31-34  Richard  grandson  and  heir  of  Alexander  LEEKE  v.  Thomas  DADSLAY,  and  Nicholas 
JULYAN  his  tenant  at  will. 

Messuage  and  land  [in  Bottesford  and  Normanton]  claimed  by  the  said  Dadslay  through  Robert 
Erswell  of  Barston.  Bill  wanting.  Warwick. 

35  William  LENSEY  and  Anne  his  wife,  sister  and  heir  of  John  Grace,  v.  Thomas  WYTTON. 
Moiety  of  lands  in  Standon  awarded  to  the  said  Anne  by  a commission  from  the  Court  of  Requests. 

Herts. 

36-37  . . . LETHUM  v.  Roger  CAPSTAKE. 

Account  of  sale  of  woods  in  Gringley  park  and  other  business  of  William  Nevell,  esquire,  master 
of  both  parties.  Damaged.  Notts. 

38-40  Thomas  LEWES  of  the  Middle  Temple,  gentleman,  and  Alice  his  wife,  v.  William  WYKES, 
gentleman,  late  clerk  of  the  kitchen  to  the  Earl  of  Pembroke. 

Price  of  corn  bought  of  George  Poole  of  Shepperton,  gentleman,  late  the  husband  of  the  said  Alice. 

Middlesex. 

41  LEWIS  ap  David  of  London,  yeoman,  v.  Lewis  APPENDRYE  and  Robert  VAUGHAN. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Painscastle  late  of  David  ap  Jenkin,  yeoman,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Radnor. 

42  LEWIS  ap  Mores  of  Whitechapel,  baker,  v.  John  ap  Llewellyn  alias  ESTER. 

‘ Table,  manger,  and  boyer  ’ of  Lewis,  son  of  defendant.  London. 

43  LEWIS  ap  Owen  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  JOHN  ap  Owen  and  MORICE  ap  David. 

Land  in  Berriew  (Berhuewe)  of  the  grant  of  Hugh  ap  Owen,  gentleman.  Montgomery. 

44-51  Harry  Jevan  LEWYS  of  South  Newton,  v.  Mansell  BYLLINGTON  (Abillington,  Ablyngton) 
the  elder  and  the  younger. 

Loan.  (Answer  taken  by  commission  at  Hawarden.) 

Wilts,  [Flint]. 

52  Joan  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  LEWYS  and  William  their  son  v.  William  PLATEFOTE, 
gentleman. 

Parsonage  of  Barkway  of  the  demise  of  Thomas,  late  abbot  of  Colchester.  Herts. 

53  John,  son  and  heir  of  Matthew  LEYTYE  and  of  Agnes  his  wife,  v.  Richard,  son  and  heir  of 
James  TRESAGHER  and  of  Joan  his  wife. 

Reviver  of  a suit  by  the  said  James  and  Joan  against  Matthew  Hoskyn,  clerk,  brother  of  the  said 
Agnes,  for  messuages  and  lands  in  Tresuthan  (i.e.  Treswithan  in  Camborne?)  Trevrevowrthe, 
Rosewryne,  the  borough  of  Penryn,  Tregrasek  (i.e.  Pengersick  in  Breage  ?),  Spernane  (in  Breage)  and 
Prestlowe.  Cornwall. 

54  Philip  LLENWARNE  of  Shaftesbury,  co.  Dorset,  v.  Sebyll  LLENWARNE,  John  her  son, 
and  Thomas  WEBBE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Much  Birch  late  of  Richard  Llenwarne,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Hereford. 

55  LLEWELYN  ap  Griffith  and  Maude  his  wife,  v.  Edward  GRYFFYTH  and  others. 

Land  in  Llangayng  late  of  William  Edward  Llewelyn,  deceased,  brother  of  the  said  Maude. 

Carmarthen. 

56  Jevah  LLOID,  yeoman  of  the  Chamber,  v.  THOMAS  ap  David  ap  Res  and  WILLIAM  ap 


Anglesey. 

Sebill  late  the  wife  of  Hugh  LEWYS  and  Joan 


Hoell  ap  Hoell  ap  John. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  and  close  of  pasture  in  Newborough. 

57-60  Thomas  LLOID  alias  White  of  Bristol  v. 

LYPPARD  alias  Meredith. 

Messuages,  and  land  in  Stapleton  and  Willey  late  of  John  Lloyd  alias  Whyte,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Hereford.  (Haverford  in  Bill.) 

61  Res  LLOYD,  servant  attendant  on  the  Earl  of  Arundel,  v.  Res  HERGEST. 

Under  lease  of  a tenement  in  Llansaintffraed  to  Stephen  Doone,  complainant’s  enemy,  contrary  to. 
promise.  Radnor. 


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62-64  The  same  v.  DAVID  ap  David. 

Land  in  Llanvareth  claimed  by  defendant  through  Hoell  ap  David  his  wife’s  grandfather.  Radnor. 

65  Roger  ap  Jevan  LLOYD,  servant  to  Lord  Rich,  v.  Jevan  Dyo  LLOYD  and  others. 

Conspiracy  to  indict  complainant  of  felony.  Radnor. 

66  The  same  v.  David  ap  Jevan  ap  David  LLOYD. 

Claim  under  a wrongful  award  in  a frivolous  suit.  Mutilated.  Radnor. 

67  William  LOKAR,  bailiff  of  Simon  Lowe,  v.  Richard  YATES,  gentleman,  John  his  brother, 
and  others. 

Assaults  and  forcible  entries  at  Arlingham.  Supplicavit.  See  File  1365,  Nos.  80-83.  Gloucester. 
68-70  Thomas  LONG  v.  Thomas  HALLE. 

Pasture  in  Trowle  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Halle  (de  Aula)  of  Bradford,  esquire,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Wilts. 

71-72  Arthur  LONGEVYLE  and  Anne  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Geoffrey  Myddelton,  v.  Richard 
NYCOLLES  and  Richard  SAYE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Tilney.  See  File  1244,  No.  47.  Norfolk. 

73  Luke  LONGLEY  v.  John  AMORE  and  Margaret  his  wife. 

Price^of  sheep  sold  at  Crimplesham  to  John  Rowland,  former  husband  of  the  said  Margaret. 

Norfolk. 

74  John  LORYNGE  of  Arlsey  (Alrycheseye),  co.  Bedford,  husbandman,  and  Margaret  his  wife, 
late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Dryver,  yeoman,  v.  Edward  BROKETT,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Graveley,  Stevenage,  and  Wymondley,  claimed  on  behalf  of  John  Dryver, 
son  of  the  said  Thomas  and  Margaret,  born  after  his  mother’s  remarriage.  Herts. 

75-77  Nicholas  LOVELAKE  and  Parnell  his  wife  v.  John  POLWHEYLL. 

Messuage,  quay,  and  orchard  in  Plymouth  late  of  James  Pylkyngton  and  Radegund  his  wife, 
deceased,  great-grandparents  of  the  said  Parnell.  Devon. 

78-79  The  same  v.  Ellis  WARWYKE. 

Detention  of  the  deed  of  entail  of  the  above.  Subpoena  duces  tecum.  Devon. 

80-81  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Messuages  and  land  of  like  descent  in  Plymouth,  Sutton  Prior,  Sutton  Vautort,  and  Nethercombe. 

Devon. 

82  William  LOWRE  v.  John  CRUYS,  executor  of  John  Bealburye,  ‘ a poste  and  a notable 

rebell.’ 

Plate  of  the  said  Bealburye  seized  by  complainant  when  serving  under  Lord  Russell  in  the  suppression 
of  the  western  rebellion.  Cornwall. 

83-85  Robert  LUCE,  citizen  and  leather-seller  of  London,  v.  Thomas  FULSEHURST  of  Crewe, 
knight,  and  Robert,  his  son  and  heir  apparent. 

Conveyance,  invalidated  by  statute,  of  messuages  and  lands  (tenants’  names  given)  in  Barthomley 
and  elsewhere,  with  rents  including  a rent  called  ‘ tylth  and  ward,’  Mutilated.  Chester. 
86-89  Roger,  son  of  Richard  LUCE,  deceased,  v.  Edmund  RYTHE,  steward  of  the  manor  of 
Trematon,  and  others. 

Tenement  at  Burraton  in  the  said  manor.  Cornwall. 

90  John  LUMLEY,  lord  Lumley  v.  Percival  LUMLEY  alias  Vavysour. 

Profits  of  the  manor  of  Bradbury,  a coal-mine  in  Stubclose,  messuages  and  lands  in  Haughton  and 
Great  Chilton  and  the  agistment  of  Lumley  park.  Durham. 

91-92  Thomas  Locke  and  George  Roman,  churchwardens  of  LYDLINCH,  for  themselves  and  all 
their  parishioners,  v.  Bartholomew  and  Richard  ROMAN. 

Lands  in  Lydlinch  given  by  Thomas  Husey,  esquire,  for  the  repair  of  the  parish  church.  Answer 
wanting.  D.  XIV,  63.  Dorset. 

93-95  Richard  LYELL,  master  in  Chancery  and  precentor  of  Wells,  v.  William  HAYMAN. 

Parsonage  of  Pilton  and  Wotton,  demised  to  defendant  by  George  Dogean,  late  precentor.  D.  IX,  52  ? 

Somerset. 

96-98  John  LYLYNGSTON  of  Milbrook,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  HUNNERESTON  (Homerston) 
of  Hitchin  and his  wife. 

Part  price  of  wethers  sold  to  William  Wylot  of  Milbrook,  husbandman,  deceased,  former  husband 
of  the  female  defendant.  Bedford,  Herts. 

99-100  Elizabeth  LYNTON  v.  Ralph  HOPTON,  knight,  Thomas  GOSMERE  (Cosyns),  and  Oswald 
RADDOKE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ditcheat  held  of  the  manor  of  Glastonbury.  See  File  1138,  No.  103 

Somerset. 


101-104  John  LYON,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  INGOLDSBYE  of  Cowley  in  Preston,  gentleman, 
Winifred  his  wife  and  Francis  their  son. 

Lease  of  part  of  the  manor  of  Lenborough  with  pasture  for  sheep.  Bucks. 

105  Richard  LYSTER,  grandson  and  heir  of  Saveacre  Dalaber,  esquire, v.  George  DALABER, 
esquire,  and  John,  Richard,  Thomas,  William,  James  and  Nicholas  DALABER. 

Manors  of  Clehonger,  Kinnersley,  Chilson  (in  Madley)  and  Meercourt  (in  Allensmore).  Hereford. 

106-107  Thomas  LYTLE  of  West  Thorpe  ( i.e . Thorpe  by  Newark?)  v.  Christopher  STORRE  of 
Newark. 

Detention  of  deeds  and  of  malt.  Notts. 

108  Joan,  Marion,  Anne,  Elizabeth,  and  Ellen,  sisters  and  heirs  of  Robert  LYVER(E)D,  v.  Edith, 
late  the  wife  of  Edward  WILLMOT,  their  guardian  in  socage. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Steventon.  Mutilated.  Berks. 


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7i 


FILE  1368. 


John  MACHELL,  alderman  and  sheriff  of  London, 
WAKEFELDE,  and  Jeneu  WAKEFELDE. 

Price  of  worsted  and  fustian  sold  to  the  said  Peter. 


v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Peter 

London. 


2 John  MAISTERSON  v.  Ralph  BROKE. 

Tithes  of  defendant's  lands  in  Leighton.  Chester. 

3-6  John  MANBY  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Thomas  VYNCENT,  Margaret  his  wife,  daughter 
of  Thomas  Alen  of  Mattishall,  and  others. 

Forgery  of  a will  in  the  name  of  William  Straycocke,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Elizabeth  and 
former  husband  of  the  said  Margaret,  disposing  of  messuages  and  land  in  Yaxham.  Norfolk. 

7 Randall  MANEWARINGE,  knight,  v.  John  DAMPORTE,  esquire,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  tithe  of  Over  Peover  belonging  to  the  parsonage  of  Rostheme  and 
that  of  Chelford  belonging  to  the  parsonage  of  Prestbury.  Chester. 

8 Harry  and  William  MANNELL  v.  Edmund  ACTON,  Alice  his  wife  and  Juliana  MANNELL. 

Money  and  household  goods  of  George  Manned  of  Alby,  deceased,  whose  executors  complainants 
are.  Norfolk. 

9 Walter  MARCHAUNTE  v.  John  GYBBES  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Pawle. 

Money  advanced  to  pay  defendant’s  tenement  in  Wookey  Hole.  Somerset. 

10-13  Benet  MARGITT,  alias  Hellande,  husbandman,  v.  Alexander  WOLCOMBE,  esquire. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  messuages  and  land  at  Helland  in  Probus.  Cornwall. 

14-17  Thomas  MARKEHAM,  vicar  of  South  Creake,  v.  James  BYGOTT  (Bygett),  gentleman. 

Tithe  of  wool  and  lambs  demised  by  Thomas  Lemon,  late  vicar,  for  less  than  its  value.  Norfolk. 

18  Anthony  MARLER  of  London,  mercer,  and  William  WELE,  v.  William  GOODBOROW. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Wilmington  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Kyrrey  of  London,  salter,  deceased, 
uncle  of  the  said  Wele.  Kent. 

19-22  Thomas  MARLETT  v.  John  YONG  and  Thomasyn,  his  wife. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Shipley,  late  of  John  Marlett,  deceased,  elder  brother  of  complainant  and 
former  husband  of  the  said  Thomasyn.  Sussex. 

23-24  John  MARSHALL,  yeoman,  v.  William  HOUSDEN  and  others. 

Messuages,  cottages,  and  land  in  Bishop’s  Stortford  (Stertford,  Startford)  and  Great  and  Little 
Hallingbury,  late  of  John  Marshall,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Answer  wanting. 

Herts,  Essex. 

25-26  John  MARSHALL,  husbandman,  v.  Robert  PAYNE  of  Croxton,  co.  Cambridge,  gentleman. 
Messuages  and  land  at  Wintringham  in  St.  Neots  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Rauns,  late  prior  of  St. 
Neots,  and  his  convent.  Huntingdon. 

27-28  Edward  MARTEN  v.  Robert  HARDY  (Herdy)  of  London. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Boughton  Monchelsea  of  the  bequest  of  John  Orgar.  Kent. 
29  Edward  MARTEN  of  Caxton,  husbandman,  v.  John  and  William  MUNES. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Madingley,  late  of  William  Marten,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Cambridge. 

30-31  Humphrey  son  of  John  MARTEN  v.  William  MILL  of  Launceston. 

Refusal  to  sign  a contract  not  to  alienate  his  lands,  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with 
Alice  his  daughter.  Cornwall. 

32  William  MARTEN  v.  Nicholas  and  Philippa  LAA. 

Messuages  and  land  on  St.  Austell  and  St.  Blazey,  partly  complainant’s  own,  and  in  part  held 
jointly  with  defendants  by  William  Hygo  his  ward.  See  File  1365,  No.  1. 

Cornwall. 

33-35  John  MASTYN  v.  Nicholas  HASARDE. 

Action  on  a bond  for  delivery  of  Gascon  wines  to  be  laden  on  complainant’s  ship  Coxes 
Barke  of  Southampton,  which  was  robbed  of  her  outward  cargo  by  pirates.  Hants. 


36  John  MASTER,  husbandman,  son  of  William  Master  and  of  Alice  his  wife,  both  deceased, 
v.  William  THOMSON. 

Land  in  Chilthorne  Domer,  late  of  William  Horley  of  Nethway  (in  Brixham),  co.  Devon,  esquire. 

Somerset. 

37-39  Thomas  MATHEWE  of  Buckfastleigh,  co.  Devon,  joiner,  v.  Ralph  COUCHE  of  Penryn, 
gentleman,  and  Harry  TREMAYNE. 

Tithing  com  of  Mevagissey.  Cornwall. 

40-41  William,  son  of  Robert  MAUNDRELL,  deceased,  v.  Richard  his  brother  and  Edward 
BAYNTON. 

Lease  of  a tenement  in  Rowde  (Rodde),  made  according  to  complainant  by  Queen  Katherine  [ParrJ 

and  according  to  defendant  by  Queen  Katharine  [Howard].  Wilts. 

42-43  Thomas  MAWLE  (Mall)  v.  Lancelot  SPERE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  messuages  and  land  in  Stoke  by  Nayland  held  of  the  manors  of  Stoke  ana 

Leavenheath  (Levenhaye).  Suffolk. 

44-46  Nicholas  MAWNDRELL  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  WAKE  of  Hartwell,  co.  Northants, 
esquire. 

Refusal  tp  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Clevedon. 


Somerset. 


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47  Richard  MAYE,  Joan  his  wife,  Robert  MAYE,  Dorothy  his  wife,  and  Lucy,  daughter  and 
heir  of  Robert  PERESON  and  of  Grace  his  wife  v.  Thomas  BOCHER  of  Wisbech. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Parson  Drove  in  Leverington,  late  of  John  Costym  (Costyn)  of  Wisbech, 
deceased,  father  of  the  said  Joan,  Dorothy  and  Grace.  Cambridge. 

48  John  MAYNE  of  Peamore  (in  Exminster),  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  WHYTFELDE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Braunton.  Devon. 

49  Robert  MAYNEWARINGE  of  Mertyn  [? serjeant-attendant-on]  the  King  and  Queen,  v.  the 
homage  and  suitors  of  the  manor  of  NEWHALL  (in  Heswall)  and  Thomas  TAYLOR. 

Action  for  a tenement  in  the  said  manor.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Mutilated.  See  File  1310, 
No.  6.  Chester. 

50-51  Richard  MEARE  (Meyre)  v.  Constance  MEYRE. 

Tenement  in  Stapleford,  late  of  William  Meare,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  Notts. 
52  John,  son  and  executor  of  Thomas  MEDE,  v.  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  John  FORDE  of 
Blackawton,  yeoman,  and  Nicholas  his  son,  his  executors. 

Silver  girdle  of  28  ounces  pledged  to  the  said  John  Forde.  Devon, 

53-54  John  MERSSHALL,  prebendary  of  Haydor  with  Walton,  v.  Robert  DAVY  alias  Baker, 
grandson  and  heir  of  Joan  wife  of  William  Meed. 

Tenement  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Walton,  late  of  Robert  father  of  complainant,  hanged  for 
felony.  Buckingham. 

55-58  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  William  MERY  AT  and  daughter  of  Margaret  Clapsho,  deceased, 
v.  John  WYNTER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  West  Tisted,  held  of  the  manor  of  Merryfield.  Hants. 

59-61  Joan  late  the  wife  of  Robert  MERYTONE. 

Petition  for  commission  to  inquire  as  to  a right  of  way  to  a meadow  in  Braughing  from  the  manor  of 
Mutfords  in  Little  Hormead,  demised  by  the  chancellor  as  master  of  Trinity  Hall,  Cambridge,  and 
the  fellows  thereof.  Cambridge. 

62-63  Henry  METCALF,  Frances  his  wife,  Peter  BAYLAND,  and  Joan  his  wife,  v.  Alice,  executrix 
and  late  the  wife  of  Robert  PETT. 

Legacies  of  John  Yardley,  father  of  the  female  complainants,  whose  executor  the  said  Pett  was. 


64-67  William  MODY  of  London,  grocer,  v.  John  ASSHENHURST  and  Joyce  his  wife,  executrix  and 
late  the  wife  of  John  Moseley  of  Ashbourne,  yeoman. 

Price  of  groceries  ( schedule  annnexed).  London,  Derby. 

68-69  Thomas  ALLSHOP  v.  the  same. 

Money  accruing  to  complainant  as  apprentice  to  the  said  John  Moseley.  Faded.  Derby. 

70-73  Charles  MOGRYDGE  of  Winterbourne  Stoke,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  George  Mogrydge, 
v.  Thomas  MYCHELL  and  Edith  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  the  said  George. 
Household  goods  of  the  said  George  (described),  including  two  cotterels,  two  bell  candlesticks,  two 
querns,  a ‘ mesyng  fatte  a salting-tub  (‘  sylte  ’),  and  6 cart-horses  with  their  ‘ harmes,  houkes  and 
cheynes.’  Wilts. 

74  The  same  v.  Robert  COWSLED  and  others. 

Detention  of  money  and  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Henstridge,  entrusted  to 
defendants  by  the  said  Edith.  Somerset. 

75  Joan  late  the  wife  of  John  MOGRYDGE,  William  ERLE,  and  Maude  his  wife,  v.  John 
HICK(H)EY,  supervisor  of  the  will  of  the  said  Mogrydge  and  John  his  son. 

Messuage  called  Bingwell  and  land  held  of  the  manor  of  Tiverton.  Devon. 

76  Robert  MOLEHOWSE  v.  Henry  PECKE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Wattisfield  and  Walsham,  late  of  the  free  chapel  of  Redgrave  and 
Botesdale.  Suffolk. 

77  Henry,  grandson,  and  heir  of  Humphry  MOLYNS,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  COLEPEPER,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Mongewell,  Mackney  (in  Brightwell),  Sandell  ( i.e . 
Sandhill  in  Fordingbridge  ?),  Fountayne,  Jaylers  Crosse  and  Galbridge  (in  Martock),  and 
messuages  and  lands  in  Beckley(?),  Sotwell,  Wittenham,  West  Corscombe,  Masterton  (Mostorn), 
and  elsewhere.  See  File  1245,  No.  60.  Oxford,  Berks,  Hants,  Somerset,  Dorset. 

78  John  MONKE  of  Launceston,  yeoman  v.  John  LEN  of  the  same,  gentleman. 

Bond  to  warrant  a tenement  called  Goodmansley  against  Gabriel  Lennard,  stepson  of  complainant, 
to  whom  he  has  conveyed  it.  Mutilated.  Cornwall. 

79  Philip  MORCOMBE  and  Margery  his  wife  v.  William  BROWNYNGE,  clerk. 

Share  of  goods  of  John  Brownyng  of  Holysworthie,  tanner,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Margery  and 
brother  of  defendant,  whose  will  was  burnt  in  the  episcopal  registry  by  the  western  rebels. 

[Devon.] 

80  John  MORE,  gentleman,  v.  John  TYLLYS  and  Alice  his  wife. 

Close  in  Bristow  late  of  Thomas  More,  gentleman,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Norfolk. 

81  Mary,  late  the  wife  of  John  MORE  and  granddaughter  of  John  Monson,  knight,  deceased,  v. 

Tenements  in  Keelby.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

82  Richard  son  and  heir  of  John  MORE,  by  William  Warham,  knight,  his  prochein  amy,  v. 
Anthony  MORE,  gentleman. 

Manor  of  Horwoods  and  lands  called  Horwood’s  Lands  in  Preston  Candover,  formerly  of  John 
Horwodde.  Pedigree  given.  Hants. 


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83-87  Robert  MORE  of  Shipston-npon-Stour  v.  Thomas  WOODALL,  and  Richard  BROWNE  of 
London,  salter. 

Cloth  belonging  to  John  Ryder  alias  Pitt,  indebted  to  complainant.  Worcs,  London. 

88-89  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  John  MORE  of  Sherfield,  gentleman  v.  Thomas  PARMYNGER 
(Barmyger). 

Land  in  Hartley  Westpall  held  of  the  manor  of  Holdshott.  Hants. 

Thomas  MORE,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor  of  London,  and  Amy  his  wife  v.  John  SPENCER 
of  Althorpe,  knight,  executor  of  Richard  Catisby  of  Ashby  St.  Leger,  knight. 

Money  promised  by  the  said  Sir  Richard  on  the  marriage  of  the  said  Amy  his  daughter. 

London,  Northampton. 

91-92  William  MORE,  kinsman  and  heir  of  William  Malyns  of  Horley,  co.  Oxford,  v.  Edmund 
RYCHARD. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Tysoe.  Warwick. 

93  Ralph  MORGAN  of  London,  baker,  v.  OWEN  ap  Owen,  esquire,  and  JAMES  ap  Lewys, 
yeoman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages,  cottages,  a mill  and  land  in  Eglossawen,  Kemmes,  Cardigan, 
Whitechurch,  Treygmor,  and  . . . oythe.  Cardigan,  Pembroke. 

94-98  Thomas  MORGAN  of  Hurst,  son  of  Alice  late  the  wife  of  David  Lewys  of  Salisbury,  draper, 
v.  John  KEYVELOCKE  (Keyloake)  of  Minsterworth  and  Margery  late  the  wife  of  William 
MICHELL. 

Messuages  and  chantry  rent  in  Westgate  Street  alias  Eburgestrete  in  the  parish  of  St.  Nicholas. 
Gloucester,  formerly  held  by  the  said  Keyvelocke  to  the  use  of  Andrew  Whytmaye,  clerk,  deceased, 
his  brother-in-law.  Gloucester. 

99  William  MORGAN  v.  HENRY  ap  Richard. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  the  lordship  of  Goldcliff.  Monmouth. 

100  John  MORLEY,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  BAKEWELL. 

Detention  of  money  and  goods  of  John  Morley,  deceased,  father  of  complainant,  and  of  a tenement 
in  Hollington  bought  therewith  and  held  of  the  honour  of  Tutbury.  Derby. 

101  John  MORTON,  yeoman,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  Morton,  v.  Joan  REYNOLDYS  and 
others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  the  borough  of  Week  St.  Mary,  West  Style 
(cf.  Steelhill  in  Week  St.  Mary),  Penalam  (in  Jacobstow?),  Stowe  and  St.  James  (i.e.  Jacobstow?) 

Cornwall. 

102  Thomas  MOUNTGOMERY  of  Shrewsbury,  draper,  v.  William  TUDDER  of  the  Oak  (in 
Bicton). 

Loan  to  John  Tudder  of  Shrewsbury,  deceased,  whose  executor  defendant  is.  Salop. 

103  John  MOYNE  v.  James  DANYELL  and  Richard  CHEKE. 

Cottage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Beaminster  Secunda  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Danyell  and  of 
Henry  Hoskyns.  Dorset. 

104  John,  nephew  and  executor  of  John  MUDGE,  v.  John  THORNE. 

Money  entrusted  to  defendant  by  Alice  late  the  wife  of  the  testator.  


105  William  MURSTON  the  elder  v.  Edmund  BRUDENELL,  esquire,  and  Robert  HOPKYNS. 
Parsonage  of  Slawston  bought  of  John  Campynet,  gentleman.  Leicester. 

106-108  William  MURYELL,  [citizen]  and  grocer  of  London,  v.  Thomas  and  Robert  NEWTON  and 
others. 

Contempt  of  a decree  in  a former  suit  (File  1146,  No.  60)  concerning  a messuage  and  garden  in  St. 
Peter’s,  Derby.  Mutilated.  D.  IX,  32.  Derby. 

109-110  Richard  MYCHELL  and  Margaret  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Richard  Garton,  v.  Francis 
GARTON,  gentleman  and  Ursula  GARTON. 

Messuages,  barn  and  land  in  Billingshurst  and  Pulborough  settled  on  the  said  Richard  Garton  by 
William  his  father,  deceased,  husband  of  the  said  Ursula.  Damaged.  See  Files  806,  No.  33 ; 1223, 
No.  5;  1309,  No.  70.  Sussex. 

in-112  John  MYLDENHALE,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  DRORIE  and  John  W(H)ARLTON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Fincham.  Norfolk. 

1 13  John  MYLL,  grandson  and  heir  of  William  Awalley,  v.  Arthur  BANE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  Preston  and  Kirkham.  Lancaster. 

114  Thomas  MYLLINGTON,  citizen  of  London,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON,  and  Richard  DEGRO. 

Action  of  debt  after  promising  forbearance  so  that  complainant  might  obtain  the  means  of  payment. 
Certiorari  and  subpoena.  London. 

115  John  MYLSENT  and  John  ADAMS,  executors  of  Thomas  Adams  of  Cambridge,  v.  John 
WOOD  and  Godfrey  SWAYNE,  executors  of  John  Fanne  of  the  same. 

Bonds  for  the  marriage  settlement  of  Margaret  Swayne,  step-daughter  of  the  said  Thomas  Adams, 
with  the  said  Fanne,  satisfied  by  a conveyance  of  a brewhouse  in  Chesterton.  Cambridge. 

116-122  Francis  MYNSHULL,  esquire,  v.  Maude  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  WALLEY,  John 
MYNSHULL,  esquire,  and  James  HAUGHTON,  gentleman,  his  executors,  and  others. 
Messuage  and  lands  in  Wimboldsley  formerly  of  John  Whitmore  of  Thurstaston.  Chester. 


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FILE  1369. 

1 Thomas  MANLEYE  and  John  SMYTHE  v.  John  MOLTON. 

Bail  given  before  the  justices  of  the  liberty  of  Peterborough.  Northampton. 

2-3  Thomas  MAPOWDER,  gentleman,  v.  John  BUCKINGHAM. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a leasehold  messuage  (‘  myce  ’)  and  land  in  Holsworthy  paid  for  in 
money  and  cloth.  Devon. 

4 John  MARAM  and  Edmund  GYLBERT  v.  John  BOLMAN. 

Bond  for  price  of  barley  bought  of  Thomas  Shepman  of  East  Dereham,  husbandman.  Norfolk. 
5-6  Roger  MARCHALL,  gentleman,  v.  Ambrose  BECKWYTH  of  Middleton,  gentleman,  his 
stepfather,  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Sawdon  and  Naburn  late  of  William  Marchall,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

York. 

7-10  Edmund  MARSHALL  of  Bishop’s  Tawton  v.  Anthony  ACLAND  of  Chittlehampton, 
gentleman. 

Acquisition  of  reversion  of  a tenement  in  Goodleigh,  which  defendant  claims  to  be  void  by  the 
custom  of  the  manor  for  lack  of  the  consent  of  the  tenant  for  life.  Devon. 

11-20  John  MARTEN,  parson  of  Bittadon,  v.  Edmund  BLTRNET,  John  STAMPE  (Skampe),  and 
James  GOSLAND. 

Seizure  of  complainant’s  goods  while  in  hiding  as  a Papist.  (The  said  Burnet  states  that  he  arrested 
complainant  by  the  Earl  of  Bedford’s  command  during  the  rebellion  in  the  west.)  [Devon.] 

21- 26  The  same  v.  Humphrey  HOLMAN  and  others. 

Access  to  water  called  Frogmeare  ford  and  to  the  market  town  of  Ilfracombe  awarded  to  complainant 
by  arbitration.  Faded.  (Annexed  is  an  answer  by  Walter  Ley  and  others.)  Devon. 

27-29  William  MARTEN  of  Beech  v.  Thomas  BERDMORE,  bailiff  of  the  manor  and  leet  of 
Swinnerton,  and  others. 

Forcible  entry  and  seizure  of  deeds  relating  to  complainant  and  Thomas  Handley,  claimed  by 
defendant  as  a distress  for  an  amercement  imposed  in  the  said  leet.  Stafford. 

20-31  John  MARTYN,  vicar  of  Somerton,  v.  Humphrey  WORTHY,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  complainant’s  vicarage  claimed  under  a lease  from  William  Radbard 
(Roodbart),  late  vicar.  Somerset. 

22- 35  Roger  MASCALL  v.  Robert  FYSKE,  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Cottell,  John 

COTTELL  his  son,  John  GOODWYNE,  steward  of  the  manor  of  Woodbridge,  and  Thomas 
CRAPNELL,  bailiff. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Woodbridge  acquired  of  Robert  Cottell,  brother  of  the  said  John  the 
elder.  Mutilated.  Suffolk. 

36  William  MASON  v.  Thomas  FLETCHER,  one  of  the  craft  of  common  bakers  of  Chester, 
William  FLETCHER,  alderman  thereof,  and  John  FARTLEFFE  and  Nicholas  WEDDER- 
BYE,  stewards. 

Fee  and  expenses  for  soliciting  confirmation  of  the  ordinances  of  the  said  craft.  Chester. 

37-39  Robert  MASSY,  gentieman,  v.  John  GRYFFYTH,  gentleman. 

Crown  lease  of  the  manor  of  Maysemenan  to  Thomas  Saulesbury,  since  deceased.  Denbigh. 

40  John  MASS  YE  of  Etchells  v.  Roger  COMBES. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  wheat.  Chester. 

41-42  Robert,  younger  son  of  Robert  MASSYE,  deceased,  v.  John  MAYNWARYNG  and  others. 
Messuages  and  land  in  Shocklach,  Aldersey  and  Barton,  formerly  of  Randolph  Massye,  and  in 
Coddington  formerly  of  William  Massye,  brothers  of  complainant.  Damaged.  (Defendants  cite 
a decree  of  the  Council  of  the  Marches.)  See  File  1370,  No.  36.  Chester. 


42-45  Harry  MASYN  the  younger,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  HOLBETON. 
Debt  of  John  Masyn,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant,  already  paid. 


Devon. 


46  George  MATHEWE  and  Alice  his  wife,  executrix  [and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Smythe  ?]  v. 
Thomas  SMYTHE  and  others. 

Farm  called  Woodecote  (in  Leek-Wontton  ?).  Mutilated.  See  File  1245,  No.  42.  [Warwick?] 

47-49  Humphrey  MAWTHELL,  late  chantry  priest  of  St.  Anne’s,  Bewdley,  v.  Thomas  HOPKYS, 
clerk. 

Detention  of  letters  patent  conferring  a pension  on  complainant.  Worcester. 

50-53  Thomas  MAYNARD  and  John  POLLOXFEN,  executors  of  Thomas  Polloxphen,  v.  Robert 
STEPHYN  and  Thomasyne  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Andrew  Pyttes. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  oaks  at  West  Pitten  in  Yealmpton.  Devon. 

54-56  William  MEDOWES,  husbandman,  v.  Simon  WYLDON  (Wylder),  late  villein  regardant  to 
the  manor  of  Brailes. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Over-Brailes  surrendered  by  defendant  in  consideration  of  his  enfranchisement. 
D.X,42  Warwick. 

57-58  Nicholas,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  MEGGES,  v.  Thomas  ROWSE,  esquire. 

Reversion  of  the  manor  of  Sutterton  after  a bequest  for  a term  of  years  to  the  late  prior  and  convent 
of  Ely.  Mutilated.  [Lincoln.] 

59-61  James  MELLOR  and  others  v.  William  GRYM  and  others. 

Destruction  of  enclosures  on  the  waste  of  Vincent  Mundy’s  manor  of  Warslow.  Stafford. 


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62  The  warden  and  scholars  of  MERTON  College,  Oxford,  v.  William  FARR  and  Humphrey 

LEYGH. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  [Stratton  St.  Margaret].  Mutilated.  Wilts. 

63-64  The  same  v.  Richard  (John)  INGRAM. 

Destruction  of  a chapel  in  the  rectory  of  Wolford  and  other  waste.  Warwick, 

65-66  John  MOARE  of  Gloucester,  tailor,  v.  Henry  TWENYNG,  husbandman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a tenement  and  watermill  in  Painswick.  Gloucester. 

67-70  John  MOGFORTH  v.  Katherine  SHERMAN  and  John,  her  son. 

Messuage  and  land  ( place  not  named).  [Devon  or  Cornwall  ?] 

71-73  John  MONNES  of  London,  ironmonger,  v.  John  HASELWOOD  and  Roger  DYNHAM. 
Double  bond  for  price  of  wine,  the  said  Hasylwood  having  fled  into  sanctuary  and  elsewhere  to  avoid 
receiving  payment.  London. 

74-76  Hugh  MORE  v.  John  EVELEGH,  attorney  in  the  Common  Pleas. 

Manor  of  Holcombe  and  messuage  and  land  in  Ottery  St.  Mary  and  Banton  pledged  for  payment 
of  complainant’s  debts.  (Defendant  states  that  the  matter  is  pending  in  the  Court  of  Requests.) 
Bill  mutilated.  D.  IX  9.  Devon, 

77-78  John  MORE  of  London,  shoemaker,  grandson  and  heir  of  Joan  Boylle,  v.  William  BAKER. 
Tenement  and  bakehouse  ‘ beyond  the  river  of  Tye  ’ in  St.  Martin's,  Hereford,  late  of  Roger  Corowe. 
deceased,  brother  of  the  said  Joan.  D.X,  61.  Hereford. 

79-80  John  MORGAN,  gentleman,  v.  John  VYDYAN. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  Brislington,  made  by  Lord  De  la  Warr.  Somerset. 

81  Rethergh  MORGAN  v.  RETHERGH  ap  John,  Anne  his  wife  and  Rethergh  JAMES. 

Price  of  cattle  and  other  goods.  

82-85  Lawrence  MORSE  v.  James  LEONARD  and  Alice  his  wife. 

Lands  ( described ) in  Barking  and  Dagenham  late  of  Thomas  Barbour,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant 
and  former  husband  of  the  said  Alice.  Mutilated.  Essex. 

86-91  Richard  MORYS  of  London,  baker,  v.  Edward  LONGFORD  of  Chirbury,  Katherine  his 
wife,  late  the  wife  of  Hugh  Davys,  and  DAVID  ap  Hoell. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  parish  (sic)  of  Rorrington  (now  in  Chirbury)  of  the  gift  of  the  said  Hugh. 
D.  XI,  34.  Salop. 

92-94  John,  grandson  and  heir  of  Richard  MURDEN,  by  William  Warner  of  Ratley  and  Joan  his 
wife,  complainant’s  mother  and  guardian  in  socage,  v.  John  SMYTHE,  Anthony  RANDELL, 
and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Bramstone,  Long  Buckby,  Daventry,  Napton,  and  Whitnash. 

Northampton,  Warwick. 

95-96  Thomas  MYLLER,  husbandman,  v.  Edward,  son  of  John  MERYWETHER,  deceased. 
Lands  in  Shepherdswell  late  of  Thomas  Myller  of  Nonington,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Kent. 

97  William  MYLLES,  gentleman,  v.  Dorothy  late  the  wife  of  William  WYLDE,  Wyatte  her 
son,  and  William  GYFFORDE  her  son-in-law. 

Lands  ( described ) in  the  manor  of  Croydon  forfeited  by  the  said  William  Wylde  and  Dorothy. 

Surrey. 

98-100  The  same  and  others,  tenants  of  the  manor  of  Croydon,  v.  the  said  Dorothy. 

Reviver  of  a suit  against  the  said  William  Wylde  for  copyhold  lands  in  the  said  manor.  Surrey. 

101-103  Thomas  son  of  Edward  and  Sybil  M . . . v.  Richard  MEDWELL  and  Alice  his  wife. 

Closes  in  the  manor  of  Evesham  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and  convent  of  Evesham.  Mutilated. 

Worcester. 


FILE  1370. 

1-3  Thomas  MACHELL  v.  Richard  MACHELL  and  John  his  son. 

Manor  of  Crackenthorpe  and  messuages,  a mill,  land,  and  rent  there  and  in  Keisley  in  Dufton 
(Kesclyve),  Appleby,  Brampton,  Lazenby  (Lesingby)  and  Kirkoswald  late  of  John  Machell,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  the  said  Thomas  and  Richard.  Westmorland,  Cumberland. 

4 The  same  v.  Henry  MILNER  and  others. 

Tenements  of  defendants  in  the  manor  of  Crackenthorpe.  Westmorland. 

5 The  president  and  scholars  of  MAGDALEN  College,  Oxford  v.  Elizabeth  late  the  wife  of 
[Edmund]  MARVYN,  knight,  J.Q.B. 

Wood  called  Prior’s  Rede  adjoining  Alice  Holt,  in  a farm  formerly  held  with  that  of  Thedden  (in 
Alton)  by  the  ancestors  of  defendant.  Hants. 

6-9  The  same  and  Ralph  STANNOWE,  gentleman,  farmer  of  their  manor  of  Gaton  (in 
Brandiston),  v.  George  HORSEMAN,  esquire,  owner  of  the  manor  of  Booton. 

Rights  of  common  and  fold-course  in  Brandiston  and  Booton  heath.  Norfolk. 

10— 1 1 Thomas  MALLET  v.  John  BOYDELL. 

Mortgage  of  the  reversion  of  a messuage  and  land  called  [Ranwjorthy  and  Postrydge  in  Durley  and 
Spaxton.  See  File  1247,  No.  1.  Somerset. 

12-14  Agnes  MAN  v.  Nicholas  MAN. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Reddisham  late  of  Robert  Manne,  deceased,  husband  of  complainant  and 
father  of  defendant.  Suffolk 


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15-18  Henry  MARABLE  v.  Thomas  BOLLES  and  Anne  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Kirton-in-Hoiland  late  of  Robert  Marable,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant 
and  husband  of  the  said  Anne.  Lincoln. 

19  MARCILA  varth  David  v.  GRIFFITH  ap  Evan  ap  Richard,  clerk,  and  Maud  his  wife. 
Detention  of  deeds  ( place  not  named)  and  goods.  

20-22  MARGARET  verch  Robert  and  ROSE  . . . v.  EDWARD  and  JOHN  ap  Edward  ap 

Davy. 

Cattle  and  land  in  Whitton  late  of  Robert  ap  Johane  of  Evyn,  deceased,  father  of  complainants, 
whose  executors  defendants  are.  Mutilated.  Salop. 

23-24  William  MARLER  v.  Richard  NYCKLTN,  Richard  DENTON  [and  others?],  parishioners 
of  the  Holy  Trinity,  Coventry. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Coventry  late  of  John  PadSon,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant,  who 
also  granted  closes  of  pasture  in  Coventry  to  the  said  parish.  Mutilated.  Warwick. 

25-27  Richard  MARSHALL,  yeoman,  v.  John  JACKSON  of  East  Rainton,  yeoman. 

Tenement  in  West  Rainton  demised  by  the  dean  and  chapter  of  Durham  to  Thomas  Trippe,  yeoman, 
afterwards  attainted  of  felony.  Durham. 

28  William  MARSHALL,  parson  of  Marston  Moretaine,  v.  Richard  WESTONE,  esquire. 

Tithe  corn  claimed  in  right  of  the  chapel  of  Wroxill  by  defendant,  who  obtained  a Crown  lease 
thereof  in  spite  of  a decree  of  the  Court  of  Augmentations.  Bedford. 

29-30  George  MARTEN  of  Walsall  v.  Nicholas  MOORE. 

Detention  of  a bond  for  a debt  from  which  defendant  had  deducted  2s.  for  payment  before  it  was 
due.  Stafford. 

The  same  v.  Eleanor,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  POMFRETT. 

Price  of  lease  of  a bloom-smithy  payable  in  charcoal.  Stafford. 

The  same  v.  Richard  CROSSALL. 

Price  of  work.  Stafford. 

31  Peter  MARTEN  of  Helston  v.  John  VYVYAN,  esquire. 

Tin  works,  ‘ knack  mylnes  ’ and  blowing  and  grinding  mills  for  tin  in  Wendron  (Seynt  Guendon) 
pledged  to  defendant  as  surety  for  a debt  since  paid.  Cornwall. 

32-34  Richard  MARTYN,  esquire,  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses,  for  themselves  and  all  the  inhabitants 
of  Long  Melford,  v.  Edward  and  Thomas  ABBOTT. 

White  rents  and  woods  of  the  manor  of  Bower  Hall  in  Pentlow,  granted  by  John  Hill  of  Melford, 
clothier,  for  payment  of  the  king’s  [tax]  of  Melford  or  for  alms  when  there  was  no  tax. 

Suffolk. 

35  Elizabeth  late  the  wife  of  John  MASON  and  Henry  her  son  v.  William  STARTE. 

Detention  of  a demise  made  by  John  Hall  of  land  in  Harpford  (Herforde).  Devon. 

36-38  Robert  MASSY  v.  John  MASSY  (Masey),  John  MANWARYNGE  and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Clutton  Edge,  Shocklach,  Coddington,  Great  Aldersey,  and  Barton  late  of 
Randolph  Massy,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant  and  of  Roger,  father  of  the  said  John  Massy. 
See  File  1369,  No.  41.  Chester. 

39-42  Thomas  MATHEWE  v.  John  son  of  Richard  ODYNGZELLES  and  John  LANGBROKE, 
servant  of  complainant. 

Lease  of  the  manor  of  Cabornes  in  Stanford-le-Hope.  D.  X,  17.  [Essex?] 

43-44  John  MAYE  v.  Thomas,  grandson  and  heir  of  William  SWYTSER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  North  Cray  late  of  John  Maye  and  Denise  his  wife,  deceased,  grandparents 
of  complainant.  Kent. 

45  Thomas  MERCHE  v.  John  BRAYE,  lord  Braye. 

Messuage,  barn  and  land  in  Burgham  (Burkham)  late  of  William  Merche,  deceased,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Surrey. 

46-49  MEREDITH  ap  Jevan  of  Chenies,  co.  Buckingham,  v.  JOHN  son  and  heir  of  Rice  ap  David. 
Land  in  Llananno  late  of  Jevan  ap  Cadogan,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Radnor. 

50-51  Hugh  ap  David  ap  Evan  MEREDITHE  v.  LEWIS  ap  Griffith  ap  Jevan  ap  Madocke. 

Land  in  Trawsfynydd  late  of  Evan  ap  Meredith,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Merioneth. 

52  David  MEREDYTH  and  . . . his  wife,  v.  Hugh  ap  David  GOZ  of  Dythur,  gentleman. 

Lands  [in  Dythur?].  Mutilated.  [Montgomery?] 

53  William  [?ap  Rich]ard  MERVYN  of  Margam,  yeoman,  v.  John  FRANKLYN. 

Price  of  oxen.  Mutilated.  Glamorgan. 

54-55  Francis  MERYNGE,  esquire,  v.  John  and  Henry  STOWE. 

Lease  of  the  rectory  of  Newton  late  of  the  monastery  of  St.  Katherine,  Lincoln.  Lincoln. 

56-57  Jacomyne,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Boniface  MEWRES  of  London,  beer-brewer,  v. 
Charles  FRANKE. 

Refusal  to  account  for  partnership  in  a brewhouse  called  the  Hartes  Horne  in  All  Hallows, 
Barking,  and  obtaining  an  award  in  an  arbitration  which  complainant  could  not  attend.  London. 

58-60  William,  son  of  John  MLCHELL  and  of  Joan  his  wife,  v.  Thomas,  William  and  John  SPEDE. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Old  Cleeve  of  the  demise  of  William  Dovell  sometime  abbot  of  Cleeve. 

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61-62  Richard  MIRFELD,  servant  to  the  bishop  of  Winchester,  v.  Nicholas  TEMPEST,  esquire, 
Thomas  and  Henry  HEPWORTH,  and  others. 

Manors  of  Tong  and  Collynghed  and  messuages  and  lands  there  and  in  Holm  and  Ryecroft  (both  in 
Tong)  late  of  Peter  Mirfeld,  esquire,  father  of  complainant,  and  manors  of  Morley,  Fyncheden, 
Howley  (in  Ardsley),  Mirfield,  Hopton,  Dighton,  Batley,  Bolton  (?),  Newstead,  Wakefield, 
Gildersome,  Kirkheaton,  and  Little  Smeaton,  and  messuages,  mills,  land  and  rent  in  the  same  places 
and  H[uddersfield  ?],  Stubbs,  Womersley,  Soothill,  Ossett,  Saxton,  Woodkirk,  Little  Bowling, 
Drighlington,  South  Byram, Chekynley,  and  Frysby,  late  of  John  Mirfeld,  his  grandfather. 

York. 

63-68  The  same  v.  Thomas  WATERTON  and  John  TEMPEST,  knights,  Henry  TEMPEST, 
esquire,  and  others. 

Do.  York. 

69-71  Henry  MOLYNS  v.  Humphrey  MOLYNS. 

Manor  of  Mongewell,  late  of  William  Molyns,  esquire,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  See  Files 
1245,  No.  60 ; 1368,  No.  106.  Oxford. 

72-75  John  MORDAUNTE,  lord  Mordaunt,  v.  John  OKEDEN,  gentleman,  and  Cecily,  his  wife, 
late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Basskett,  gentleman. 

Claims  of  common  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Dawlish.  D.  XII,  22.  Dorset. 

76-79  The  same,  and  John  MORDAUNT,  knight,  his  son  and  heir  apparent,  v.  John  son  and  heir 
of  Thomas  LENTON. 

Pasture  ( described ) in  Lowick  in  dispute  between  the  manors  of  Lowick  and  Aldwinkle. 

Northampton. 

80-83  John  MORE  of  Wing,  co.  Bucks,  v.  Roland  HOLLAND  of  Bridgnorth. 

Manor  and  parsonage  of  Ratlingcope,  late  of  the  monastery  of  Wigmore.  Salop. 

84-85  Richard  MORE,  prisoner  in  the  King’s  Bench,  v.  Jasper  POUNT. 

Debt  of  Thomas  Stukeley,  esquire,  for  which  he  had  pledged  the  farm  of  Wotton.  Dorset. 

86-87  The  same  v.  Barnard  DUFFELD  (Dovell),  his  fellow-prisoner. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Shapwick  lent  with  money,  and  debts  of  complainant  fraudulently  collected 
by  defendant.  Dorset,  London. 

88-89  Maurice  MORECOK  v„  Dame  Joan  HAMCOTES  (Amcotes). 

Messuages,  gardens,  and  orchards  in  Faversham  and  the  Isle  of  Harty,  late  of  Henry  Hatche, 
deceased,  cousin  of  complainant.  Kent. 

90  Thomas  MORELAND  and  Alice,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Worgan,  v.  Edward  and 
William  WORGAN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Newland.  Mutilated.  Gloucester. 

91  Henry  [MORGAN],  bishop  of  St.  David’s,  v.  Jeffrey  TAYLER. 

Parsonage  of  Carew,  claimed  under  a lease  from  Robert  Ferrar,  the  deprived  bishop. 

Pembroke. 

92  Cecily,  late  the  wife  of  William  MORLEY,  v.  Mary,  late  called  Lady  DARRELL,  alias  Mistress 
Mauncell,  and  George  DARRELL. 

Trespass  on  a messuage  and  land  in  Leverton  (in  Chilton  Foliat  parish,  co.  Wilts,  but  in  Kintbury 
hundred,  co.  Berks),  in  contempt  of  an  order  of  this  court.  Berks. 

93-95  Robert  MOSLEY  and  others,  inhabitants  of  Bilston,  v.  Hugh  LEE  of  Woodford  Grange, 
yeoman. 

Lands  for  the  support  of  a priest  in  the  chapel  of  Bilston,  confiscated  as  chantry  lands.  Stafford. 
96-98  John  MUDDELL  v.  Thomas  DEPLAKE  (Diplake,  Duplacke). 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Mayfield,  late  of  Richard  Muddell  of  Godstone,  co.  Surrey,  deceased,  father 
of  complainant.  D.  X,  32.  Sussex. 

99-102  Richard  MYLLER  v.  Richard  WEST,  yeoman,  both  of  Hulcote  (in  Easton-Neston). 

Office  of  bailiff  of  the  manor  of  Easton-Neston  of  the  gift  of  John  Willyams,  knight.  Northampton. 


FILE  1371. 

1-2  John  NALLE  of  West  Bromwich,  esquire,  v.  Francis  MOUNFORD,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  messuages,  cottages,  and  lands  in  Walsall  and  Wednesbury. 

Stafford. 

3-6  Nicholas  NAPPER  v.  John  MASTER. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  at  Milton  in  Martock.  Somerset. 

7 William  NAULL  of  West  Bromwich  v.  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  PRATTYE  of 
Y ardley. 

Loan  of  oxen.  Stafford. 

8 Henry  NAYLER,  citizen  and  clothworker  of  London,  v.  Anthony  BLOWE. 

Bond  for  debt  of  defendant,  to  Lawrence  Sheres  of  Islington,  innholder.  Middlesex. 

9-1 1 Baldwin  NEDE  v.  the  mayor  and  bailiffs  of  OXFORD,  and  Augustine  WYLMOT  (Wylmyn) 
'and  others. 

Actions  for  trespasses  in  the  Port  Meadow  (‘  Portemede  alias  Portemanheyte  ’)  of  Oxford,  in 
dispute  between  the  said  mayor  and  bailiffs  and  the  manor  of  Woolvercot.  Certiorari  and  subpoena. 

Oxford. 

12-13  Thomas  NEVYLE,  knight,  v.  Thomas  SMYTH,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  a lease  made  by  Anthony  Browne,  viscount  Montague,  of  a messuage  in  St.  Mary 
Overies,  Southwark.  Surrey. 


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14-17  Richard  NEWETT  v.  John  ROWELL  alias  Newett. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Sutton  and  Dingley  late  of  Agnes  Newett,  deceased,  claimed  by  complainant 
as  his  grandmother  and  by  defendant  as  his  great-grandmother.  (No.  16  belongs  to  a cross  suit). 

Northampton. 

18-19  John  NEWMAN  v.  William  ABBOTTE,  yeoman. 

Lands  in  Bishop’s  Stortford  (Startford)  late  of  John  Newman,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Herts. 

20-21  Richard  NEWMAN  v.  Thomas  STREPER. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  sheep  agreed  on  at  Newport.  See  File  1265,  No.  71. 

Hants  (I.W.) 

22-23  Benedict,  late  the  wife  of  William  NEWNHAM,  knight,  v .Thomas  COWPER  and  Edmund 
SUTTON,  esquires. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Kirklington,  whereof  the  said  Cowper  is  tenant  in  reversion.  Notts. 

24  Symon  NEWNO,  yeoman,  v.  William  GEOFFREY  of  Monk-Okehampton,  husbandman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Iddesleigh.  Devon. 

25-27  Robert  NEWTON  v.  William  NEWTON. 

Land  in  Epworth  late  of  Richard  Newton,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Lincoln. 

28  Robert  NEWYTT  v.  Robert  BANASTRE  . 

Plate,  napery,  and  deeds  late  of  Richard  Newytt,  clerk,  deceased,  whose  executor  complainant  is. 

[Northampton  ?] 

29  Thomas  NICHOLES,  yeoman,  v.  John  and  Walter  NICHOLAS  (sic) 

Messuage  and  land  in  Dillyng  (i.e.  Dilwyn  ?)  late  of  Walter  Nicholes,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Herts  ( rectius  Hereford?) 

30  John  NICOLLES  of  Br undish,  gentleman,  v.  Elizabeth,  executrix  and  late  the  wife 
of  John  TASBURGHE  of  Norwich,  esquire. 

Action  on  a bond  for  price  of  lands  in  [South  Elmham  St.  Michael  and  St.  Peter],  which  defendant 
had  promised  not  to  put  in  force  until  they  were  discharged  of  her  late  husband’s  debts.  Damaged. 

Suffolk. 

31-32  The  same  v.  the  same  and  Francis  CLOVELL,  esquire,  now  her  husband. 

Do.  D.  XIV.  45 

33-38  Thomas  NICOLSON,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor  of  London,  and  Anne  his  wife  v. 
Christopher  JONES,  grandson  of  David  ap  Hoell,  Jevan  MORGAN,  and  others. 

Tenements  in  Abergavenny  and  its  suburbs  late  of  David  Watkyns,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the 
said  Anne.  Monmouth. 

39  George  NODES,  yeoman,  nephew  and  heir  of  Anthony  Clarke,  gentleman,  v.  William 
CLARKE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Barking.  Essex. 

40  John  NORBERY  of  Frodsham  and  John  NORBERY  of  Gray’s  Inn  v.  John  DUTTON, 
esquire,  and  others. 

Manor  and  lordship  of  Frodsham.  Chester. 

41-42  Nicholas  NORBON,  Blue  Mantle  pursuivant-at-arms,  v.  David  VINCENT,  groom  of  the 
Privy  Chamber  to  Edward  VI. 

Action  for  forcible  entry  on  a messuage  and  land  in  Richmond  late  of  John  Norton  otherwise 
Richmond  [herald],  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Surrey. 

43  Gilbert  NORCLIFFE  and  Agnes  and  Jennet  NORCLIFFE  his  nieces,  and  wards  v.  John 
NORCLIFFE  and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Barkisland  and  Southowram,  formerly  of 'John  Norcliffe,  deceased,  grand- 
father of  the  said  Gilbert.  York. 

44-47  Richard  NORFOCKE  (Norfold)  v.  William  TAYLOR. 

Land  in  Dunston  of  the  demise  of  George  Gryffyth,  knight.  Stafford. 

48-49  William  NORRES  and  Cecily  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  William  Scull,  v.  Thomas 
BENSON,  son-in-law  of  Thomas  Erley. 

Messuage  in  Kingston-on-Thames.  Middlesex  (sic;  rectius  Surrey). 

50-52  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Other  tenements  in  Kingston.  Surrey. 

53  William  NORRYS  v.  [John  LAVERS]. 

Detention  of  a mare  and  oats  entrusted  to  defendants  and  failure  to  repay  a loan.  Mutilated.  

54  William  NORTHE,  husbandman,  v.  Emma,  late  the  wife  of  Gabriel  THROGMORTON  of 
Warboys,  esquire. 

Forgery  by  the  said  Gabriel  of  a surrender  of  a messuage  and  land  in  his  manor  of  Ellington. 

Huntingdon. 

55S7  William  NORTON  of  London,  coppersmith,  v.  Thomas  LAXTON  and  Robert  his  son. 

Messuage  and  land  late  held  of  the  manor  of  Gretton  by  John  Norton,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Northampton. 

58  Ralph,  son  of  Roger  NORWOOD,  esquire,  Joan  his  wife  and  William  TAUTY  the  elder 
and  the  younger,  his  tenants  v.  John  BRYDGES,  lord  CHANDOS. 

Tenements  in  the  said  Norwood’s  manor  of  Leckhampton.  Gloucester. 

59-63  John  son  and  heir  of  Robert  NOTT  v.  Vincent  MOGFORD  alias  Crude  and  Agnes  his  wife, 
mother  of  complainant. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Lapford  wherein  the  said  Agnes  claims  dower. 


Devon. 


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64-68  Richard  NOTTYNGHAM  of  Stoneleigh,  [miller,]  v.  Richard  DENTON,  Stephen  and 
Christopher  HALES,  Richard  STONEFELD,  and  Ralph  UNDERHILL. 

' Walke  myll  ’ and  land  in  Stoneleigh,  with  ‘ loppes  and  shreddes  ’ of  trees,  and  fishery  between 
Finham  and  Stoneleigh  bridge,  of  the  demise  of  John  Hales  of  Coventry,  esquire,  brother  of  the 
said  Stephen  and  Christopher.  Mutilated.  [Warwick.] 

69  Thomas  NOTTYNGHAM  of  Aldeburgh,  co.  Suffolk,  merchant,  and  George  FATHER  of 
Harleston,  co.  Norfolk,  mercer,  his  surety,  v.  Robert  NORTON,  gentleman. 

Action  in  London  for  a debt  which  the  said  Nottyngham  is  ready  to  pay. 

70-71  Robert  NOYES  and  John  his  son,  v.  John  SEINT  JOHN,  esquire,  and  Nicholas  his  son. 
Seizure  of  corn  from  the  manor  of  Littleton  in  Kimpton.  (Defendant  pleads  a decree  of  the  Court  of 
Requests.  See  Proceedings  of  the  Court  of  Requests,  XIV,  71).  Hants. 

72  William  NOYS  v.  John  OSBORN,  esquire,  groom  of  the  Privy  Chamber  to  Edward  VI. 

Lease  by  John  Poynet,  late  bishop  of  Winchester,  of  the  rectory  of  Shipton,  invalidated  on  the 
ground  that  he  was  not  lawfully  bishop.  Hants. 

73-77  George  NUNNE  v.  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  SPRYNGE,  gentleman. 

Corn-rent  of  the  manor  of  Pakenham  Hall,  demised  with  tithes  of  Pakenham  by  the  late  abbot  and 
convent  of  St.  Edmunds.  Suffolk. 

78-80  John  NURTON  (Norton,  Nourton)  and  Gregory  ROWSEWELL,  for  all  the  inhabitants  of 
North  Curry,  v.  William  LYTE,  esquire. 

Land  in  North  Curry  given  for  a ' conducte  ’ priest,  repairs  of  bridges,  and  ‘ any  maner  of  harneys  or 
other  common  charges.’  Somerset. 

81-82  William  NUTTALL  v.  John  PERESON,  his  uncle. 

Procuring  a surrender  of  a tenement  in  Newnham,  in  the  isle  of  Ely,  late  held  of  the  Bishop  of  Ely’s 
manor  of  Ely  Porta  by  Katherine  Wrenche,  sometime  the  wife  of  Thomas  Denys. 

Cambridge. 

83  Thomas  NUTTINGE,  yeoman,  and  others,  executors  of  Roger  Nuttinge,  vicar  of  Minster 

Lovell,  v.  Robert  LUCAS  of  Asthall  Leigh,  husbandman. 

Tithes  of  Minster  Lovell  claimed  by  complainants  to  pay  first  fruits  and  other  debts  of  the  said 
Roger.  Oxford. 

84-85  Constance,  late  the  wife  of  John  NYCOLLES,  v.  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  William  BEDELL, 
gentleman. 

Collusive  suit  for  lands  in  Willingale  Doe,  Norton,  and  Ongar  against  William  Pawne  and  Ellen,  his 
wife,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  William  Bedell.  Essex. 

86  Reynold  NYGHTTYNGALE  v.  the  bailiffs  of  LICHFIELD. 

Action  by  John  Bagnold  for  assault.  Certiorari.  Stafford. 

87  Thomas  NYX  v.  Richard  TYRE. 

Price  of  Crown  lease  of  a yardland  in  Sewsterne,  being  about  20 a.  land,  meadow  and  pasture. 

Leicester. 

88-91  Robert  NYXON  of  Yalding,  co.  Kent,  carpenter, r>.  John  JUDKYN. 

Cottages,  land,  and  messuages  in  Rothwell,  Orton  and  Kettering,  late  of  Edward  Nyxson,  deceased, 
uncle  of  complainant.  Northampton. 


FILE  1372. 

1-2  Alice  late  the  wife  of  Robert  ODELL,  and  Thomas,  his  son,  administrators  of  his  goods,  v. 
John  SMYTH  of  Chichele  (Chycherley),  co.  Buckingham. 

Pasture  ground  and  cattle  in  the  manor  of  Brokeborough  ( i.e . Brogborough  in  Lidlington  ?) 

[Bedford.] 

3 George  OGLANDER,  gentleman,  v.  Maude,  late  the  wife  of  Sampson  THOMAS. 

Detention  of  an  entail  of  messuages  and  lands  in  London,  Islington,  Hackney,  Hoxton,  and 
Southampton  made  by  Thomas  Thomas,  customer  of  Southampton,  deceased,  father  of  the  said 
Sampson,  and  grandfather  of  Elizabeth,  wife  of  complainant.  Middlesex,  Hants. 

4-5  Andrew  and  Dorothy  OGLETHORPE,  administrators  of  the  goods  of  William  Oglethorpe, 

late  the  husband  of  the  latter,  v.  Thomas  SCOUTHORPE,  son-in-law  of  Clement  Oglethorpe. 

Manor  of  Farnehauby  and  Esthalworth  of  the  demise  of  the  dean  and  chapter  of  Windsor.  York. 

6-7  Thomas  OKYS  of  Flashbrook,  yeoman,  v.  John  GRENE  of  Tunstall  in  Adbaston. 

Forgery  of  a will  in  the  name  of  William  Okys,  father  of  complainant,  and  brother-in-law  of  defendant. 

Stafford. 

8-9  Edmund  OLDE  v.  the  mayor  and  commonalty  of  EXETER,  John  BRAGGYN,  and  Thomas 
PAYNE. 

Lease  of  the  moiety  of  Cowley  Marshes  in  Exeter,  whereof  complainant  has  failed  to  repair  the 
banks  for  lack  of  ‘ stakes,  frith,  and  gower  ’ which  should  have  been  delivered  by  the  said  mayor  and 
commonalty.  Devon. 

10-13  The  same  v.  the  said  mayor  and  commonalty.  Devon. 

Do. 

14  William  son  and  heir  of  Robert  OLDMYXON,  v.  John  OLDMYXON  and  others. 

Manors  of  Oldmixon  in  Hutton,  and  Knighton  in  Stogursey.  See  File  1148,  No.  12.  Somerset. 

15-16  Joan  OLYVER  v.  Christopher  MATHEWE  and  Wylmoth  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Milverton,  late  of  the  chantry  there,  demised  to  Robert  Olyver,  deceased, 
father  of  complainant  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Wylmoth.  Somerset. 


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EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS— FILE  1372. 

17-19  Thomas  ONLEY  of  Pulborough,  co.  Sussex,  gentleman,  and  Gertrude  his  wife,  late  the  wife 
of  Richard  Lee,  v.  William  KINGSWELL,  gentleman. 

Waste  of  woods  in  the  farm-place  of  Shalden  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Richard  and  John  his  father. 

.Hants. 

20-21  Thomas  ORDEWAY,  citizen  and  shoemaker  of  London,  and  Katherine  his  wife,  daughter 
and  heir  of  John  Ingram,  v.  John  TOWNELL  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  a messuage  and  land  in  Holbrook  abated  by  the  said  Katherine’s  marriage. 
Answer  wanting.  Suffolk. 

22-23  William  son  and  heir  of  William  ORME  v.  William  GROVE. 

Detention  of  a grant  made  by  William,  abbot  of  Halesowen,  and  his  convent  of  tithe  corn  of  Rowley, 
which  defendants  states  to  have  been  extorted  from  a co-grantee  by  the  late  Duke  of  Northumber- 
land. Stafford. 

24  John  OSBASTON,  andHumphrey  and  Anne  YARDLEY,  children  of  Anne  Merecot  (Morecot), 
v.  Richard  WILLES  and  Henry  MORECOT,  executors  of  William  Morecote. 

Plate  and  other  goods  late  of  Joan  Mylton,  deceased,  wife  of  the  said  William  and  grandmother 
of  the  said  John  and  of  Anne  Morecot.  

25  George  OSBORNE  of  London,  goldsmith,  executor  of  Margaret,  executrix  and  late  the  wife 
of  Walter  Sawkyns  of  London,  wax-chandler. 

Petition  to  examine  witnesses  as  to  an  oral  lease  by  Bartholomew  Jykett  of  a barn  and  lands  in 
the  manors  of  Brownswood  (Bramswode)  and  Stoke  Newington.  See  File  1237,  No.  47. 

Middlesex. 

26  ...  [late  the  wife?]  of  Thomas  OSMERE  v.  Thomas  BOYCOTE  and  Thomas 
ATT  WELLE,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Refusal  to  refeoff  complainant  of  messuages  and  land  in  East  Sutton.  Faded.  Kent. 

27  William  OTTYE,  deputy  and  attorney  to  George  [Day],  bishop  of  Chichester,  as  the  Queen’s 
almoner,  v.  Thomas  MYKELFELD  of  Sawtry,  co.  Huntingdon,  yeoman. 

Debt  due  to  Robert  Ewen  of  Little  Walden,  suicide.  Essex. 

28-30.  Edward  OVER  v.  John  SMYTHE,  Hugh  BRYNGHELOWE  and  Barbara,  late  the  wife  of 
John  OVER  and  guardian  in  socage  to  Jacob  his  son. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Beaconsfxeld  late  of  Nicholas  Over,  deceased,  [grandfather  ?]  of  complainant. 
Mutilated.  Bucks. 

31-33  William  OVER,  yeoman,  v.  John  and  Robert  HAYWOOD,  great-grandson  of  Alice  Curtes. 
Tenement  and  garden  in  Wooburn.  Bucks. 

34  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Jasper  OWEN,  knight,  v.  Robert  CATLYN,  esquire. 

Detention  of  the  will  of  Henry  [Stafford],  lord  Stafford  and  earl  of  Wiltshire.  

35  OWEN  ap  Jevan  v.  FLEWELLIN  and  David  GYTTO. 

Land  in  ‘ Clagevelowe  in  the  countie  of  Cardithe  [in]  Southwalles  ’ (i.e.  Llangevelach  ?) 

[Glamorgan  ?] 

36  John,  son  and  heir  of  Roger  OWRES  v.  John  LAMBERT. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  Wethersfield,  Shawford  and  Gosfield.  Essex. 

37-39  William  OWTON  of  Midhurst,  clothier,  v.  Alice  GRETE. 

Money  of  Joan  Greate  of  Midhurst,  sister  of  the  said  Alice,  whose  executor  complainant  is.  See  File 
1355,  No.  47.  Sussex. 

40  The  dean  and  chapter  of  OXFORD  v.  Humphrey  CUMBERFORDE,  esquire. 

Rent  of  the  manors  of  Wigginton  and  Cumberford  (in  Wigginton).  Stafford. 

41  The  chancellor  and  scholars  of  [OXFORD]  University  v.  Thomas  DEVIES  and  others. 

Parsonage  of  Holme  Cultram.  Mutilated.  Cumberland. 


FILE  1373. 

I- 7  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  John  PAKINGTON,  knight,  v.  John  LITELTON,  esquire,  Thomas 

PAKINGTON,  knight,  Humphrey  PAKINGTON,  and  John,  his  son. 

Manor  (sic)  of  Extons  (Hextones)  and  Arley,  messuages  and  lands  in  Bromsgrove  and  Fulham,  lands 
called  Harvington  and  Cadball  Hey,  and  the  manor  and  parsonage  of  Chaddesley  Corbet.  Mutilated. 

Stafford,  Middlesex,  Worcester. 

8-10  The  said  Humphrey  v.  the  said  Anne  and  William  SHELDON  and  others,  executors  of  George 
Roll,  her  brother-in-law. 

Action  on  a bond  for  assignment  of  jointure,  which  complainant  claims  to  have  been  done.  See  File 
1312,  No.  8.  Worcester. 

II- 12  Thomas  PAKYNGTON,  knight,  v.  John  WALWYN,  gentleman. 

Forgery  of  a custumal  ( provisions  given)  of  the  manor  of  Aylesbury.  Bucks. 

13  Ralph  PALMER,  gentleman  v.  Thomas  PYGOTT,  esquire. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  pasture  in  Doddershall.  Mutilated.  Bucks. 

14  Thomas  PALMER,  parson  of  Stoke  Climsland,  v.  Robert  BENYE. 

Waste  ( detailed ) of  complainant’s  parsonage.  Cornwall. 

15-17  Randolph  (Randoll)  PARKER  and  Joan  his  wife,  great-granddaughter  and  heir  of  Hugh 
Hadfelde,  v.  Roger  son  and  heir  of  John  C MBERBACHE  and  Roger  HADFELD. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Congleton  (the  said  Comber  oache  claims  that  the  case  should  be  tried  in  the 
Court  of  the  Duchy  of  Lancaster).  Chester. 


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18  Thomas  PARKINSON,  B.D.,  parson  of  Willingham,  v.  Lancelot  RYDLEY,  D.D.,  late  parson, 
deprived  for  marriage,  and  Henry  RYDLEY. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage.  Cambridge. 

19  Joan  PARKYNS  and  John  her  son  v.  Hugh  TREVILLYAN,  gentleman. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Challacomb  of  the  demise  of  John  Trevillyan,  esquire.  Devon. 

20-23  Thomas  PATMERE,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  Henry  Patmere  v.  Jerome  GYLBERD, 
gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  ‘ grovettes  ’ and  other  lands  in  Colchester,  Lexden,  and  Esrerford, 
said  to  be  claimed  by  William  and  Thomas  Ball.  See  File  1312,  No.  17. 

Essex. 

24-27  Thomas  PATTESHALE  v.  John  TAMWORTHE,  esquire. 

Manor  of  Sawdon  and  lands  there  and  in  Great  and  Little  Baddow,  Moulsham,  Springfield,  Boreham, 
Purley  and  Danbury  late  of  Joan  Otley,  deceased,  wife  of  Thomas  Otley  and  grandmother  of  both 
parties.  Essex. 

28  John  PAWLYE  v.  [Thomas  CONDOROWE  of  the  borough  of  Truro,  porter  and  keeper  of 
tin.] 

Detention  of  tin  delivered  to  defendant  according  to  the  custom  of  the  county.  Faded.  Cornwall. 

29  Roger  PAYNE  and  Alice  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Sandham  the 
younger,  v.  Isabel  ROCKE. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  Colworth  (in  Oving)  made  by  William  Erneley,  esquire.  Sussex. 

30-33  Thomas  and  John,  sons  of  John  PEARS  alias  Paynter,  v.  William  GRAUNTE  of  Moyles 
Court,  overseer  of  his  will. 

Farm  called  Upper  Burgate  in  Fordingbridge  of  the  demise  of  William  Coke.  Hants. 

34  John  PECKE  of  Trumpington,  yeoman,  v.  Robert  BALLARD  and  Anne  his  wife. 

Debt  of  complainant  to  George  Richardson  of  London,  former  husband  of  the  said  Anne,  paid  in 
wool.  London. 

35  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  John  PEMBERTON  of  Kirton,  yeoman,  and  Cuthbert  their  son,  v. 
Romayn  CHETYLS  (Chyttyls). 

Lease  of  the  vicarage  of  Donington  which  can  only  be  sued  on  by  the  lessor  or  his  executors  the  said 
John  having  died  intestate.  Lincoln. 

36-38  The  said  Cuthbert  v.  the  same. 

Reviver  of  the  above  on  the  death  of  the  said  Alice.  Lincoln. 

39-41  Joan  PEMBERTON  of  North  Petherton,  co.  Somerset,  v.  Percival  AYRE  (Eyre,  Eyer)  and 
Stephen  MYCHELL,  both  of  Boston,  yeomen. 

Money  collected  by  John  Pemberton,  late  husband  of  complainant,  for  rents  and  Crown  dues  of  the 
parsonages  of  Kirton  and  Donington,  and  obtained  by  defendants  on  his  death  in  ‘ passynge  the 
langewasshys  between  Hollande  and  Northfok.’  Lincoln. 

42  The  same  v.  Hugh  PHELLIPPS  and  Eleanor  his  wife. 

Goods  left  by  the  said  John  in  defendant’s  house.  Lincoln. 

43-46  Nicholas  PENNANT  and  GRIFFITH  ap  Harry  (Apparry),  executors  of  Robert  Evans, 
gentleman,  v.  GEORGE  ap  Owen  and  Richard  NICHOLLS. 

Lease  of  the  rectory  of  Condover  and  other  deeds  entrusted  to  defendants  by  the  said  Evans. 

Salop. 

47  Walter  PERMYTER  v.  Thomas,  son  of  Robert  HARDYE,  deceased. 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  tenements  in  Bushey  (Bursue)  in  Corfe  Castle.  Dorset. 

48  John  PEROTT  v.  Thomas  EGEBASTON. 

Action  on  a bond  for  an  annuity  payable  from  messuages,  ranch,  and  water-mills  in  Cullompton, 
defendant  not  having  proved  his  title  as  agreed.  Devon. 

49  Robert  PEROTT,  yeoman,  v.  Michael  THRALE,  gentleman. 

Rent  reserved  on  tithes  in  Luton,  complainant  being  lessee  of  other  tithes  there  and  in  . . . 

Challeye  ( cf. . Chaul  End  in  Caddington)  called  Luton  tithes.  Bedford. 

50-51  William,  son  and  heir  of  John  PEVERELL  v.  Thomas  WALTON,  his  tenant. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Moorlinch  (Morlyng)  and  High  Ham.  Somerset. 

52  David  PHILLIPS  of  the  Inner  Temple,  gentleman,  v.  William  LEWES,  yeoman. 

Land  in  Llanginning  (Saint  Kynnynges)  bought  of  Philip  and  Maurice  ap  Gwilliam,  yeomen. 

Carmarthen. 

53  The  same  v.  Henry  NICHOLAS,  yeoman. 

Land  in  St.  Cleers,  late  of  Owen  Phillips,  gentleman,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Carmarthen. 

54-57  William  PIGION  and  Eleanor  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  William  Hermer,  citizen  of 
Norwich,  v.  Henry  WARD  and  Margaret  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  the  said 
William  Hermer. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Norwich,  Postwick  and  Plumstead,  and  legacy  of  sheep.  Norfolk. 

58  Grace,  daughter  and  heir  of  Richard  PLAYFOTE  v.  Thomas  PLAYFOTE  of  Milton. 

Dwelling-house  in  Kingeston,  in  the  parish  (sic)  of  Stamshowe,  with  a barn,  horse-mill  and  other 
buildings  and  land  in  the  liberties  of  Portsmouth.  Hants. 

59  Richard,  grandson  of  Richard  POLE,  esquire,  v.  . . . 

Messuage  and  lands  at  Hallasey  in  Coates  (‘  Hombacye  otherwise  Hallissey  ’)  and  elsewhere,  and 
goods.  Mutilated.  Wilts,  Gloucester. 

60-66  David  POOLE  (Powle),  LL.D.,  v.  John  WILLY  AMS,  clerk 
Archdeaconry  of  Gloucester.  Mutilated.  Gloucester. 

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67  John  POPE  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  of  debt  by  Jasper  Fyssher  of  London,  goldsmith,  a commission  having  issued  for  complainant’s 
bankruptcy.  Corpus  cum  causa.  Mutilated.  London. 

68  Anthony  PORTER  v.  Edward  BUTLER  and  Thomas  TOORNER. 

Lease  of  the  manor  and  parsonage  of  Mickleton,  late  of  Walter  Barton  of  Reading,  co.  Berks. 

Gloucester. 

69-70  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  John  PORTER  v.  Ralph  PORTER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Longsdon  in  the  lordship  of  Horton. 

Stafford. 

71-76  Robert  POTTON  of  Ipswich,  clothworker,  v.  William  AMYS  of  Washbrook,  yeoman,  and 
Thomas  COWPER  of  Ipswich,  merchant. 

Bond  given  on  behalf  of  defendants.  Suffolk. 

77- 78  Thomas  son  and  heir  of  William  POWLE  v.  Randall  (Reynold),  [brother  and  executor]  of 

John  GOOD. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  cottages  and  land  in  Woollavington.  Damaged.  Somerset. 

79  The  same  v.  William  WILLOWES. 

Purchase  of  the  same.  Somerset. 

80-83  Thomas  and  Joan,  children  of  John  PRATTIE,  deceased,  and  Alice  PRATTIE,  guardian 
of  the  said  Joan,  v.  Edward  LYTTELTON,  gentleman,  and  his  servants. 

Land,  in  the  lordship  of  Birmingham  demised  together  with  d.  mill  by  Edward  Bymyngham,  esquire, 
said  by  defendant  to  have  been  attainted  of  felony.  Warwick. 

84  John  PRESTON  and  others,  for  themselves  and  all  the  inhabitants  of  Malham,  v.  John 
LAMBERT  of  Calton,  gentleman. 

Destruction  of  the  chapel  of  Malham  being  more  than  a mile  from  the  parish  church  of  Kirkby-in- 
Malham-Dale  (Malady).  York. 

85-87  Hugh  PRUSTE  v.  Thomas  BLACKEDON  alias  Gyffard  and  John  his  son. 

Money  entrusted  to  defendants  for  payment  to  Thomas  Hatche  of  South  Molton.  Devon. 

88-89  The  same  v.  the  said  Thomas  BLACKDON,  and  John  HUSBANDE,  clerk. 

Rent  of  tithe  corn  of  Hartland.  See  File  1149,  No.  78.  Devon. 

90  Edmund  PULKRE  v.  William  CURTEZ  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Sutton  Courtney  late  of  Edmund  Pulkre,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Berks. 

91  The  same  v.  John  TRELOCKE  and  Agnes,  his  wife,  sister  of  complainant. 

Lands  in  Sutton  Courtney  and  Sutton  Wick,  late  of  the  said  Edmund,  the  father.  Berks, 

92  The  same  v.  Osmond  PULKRE  his  uncle,  Oliver  WELLESBOURNE  and  the  homagers  of 
SUTTON  COURTNEY. 

False  verdict  as  to  other  lands  therein.  Berks. 

93  John  PYCKTON  of  Hambledon,  co.  Bucks,  yeoman,  Lawrence  GYLBERT  of  South  Stoke, 
co.  Oxford,  and  Ellen  his  wife,  v.  Matthew  CURSELL. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Aston  Upthorpe,  late  of  Thomas  Moryn,  husbandman,  deceased,  great- 
grandfather of  the  said  John  and  grandfather  of  the  said  Ellen.  Berks. 

94  Roger  PYGOT  v.  Robert  PIGOT  and  Sewell  WYLLET. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Fenny  Stratford,  late  of  Thomas  Pygot,  esquire,  serjeant-at-law,  father  of 
the  said  Roger  and  Robert.  Bucks. 

95  Richard  PYKERYNG  and  Agatha  his  wife,  v.  Robert  A MERE  of  Broyle. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Chichester  late  of  Nicholas  Hulles.  Sussex. 

96-99  Ralph  PYLMER  and  Margery  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Robert  Skryven,  v.  Richard 
SHELD. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Deerhurst.  Gloucester. 

ioo-ioi  Richard  PYPE  and  George  BASFORDE,  citizens  and  leather-sellers  of  London,  v.  Bryan, 
son  and  heir  of  Randall  PYE,  esquire,  and  Alexander  SLATER,  miller,  son  of  Christopher 
Slater,  deceased. 

Water-mill  in  Whitwell  bought  of  Sir  Thomas  (William)  Holies.  Derby. 

102  Walter  PYTCHER  and  Joan  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Dewseynge 
(Dowseynge),  v.  Thomas,  son  of  John  FYFTELYNGE  of  Hardingham. 

Life  interest  of  the  said  Joan  reserved  with  other  things  on  a sale  of  messuages  and  land  in  Hingham. 

Norfolk. 

103  Roger  P . . .,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Gilbert  Lawson,  tallow-chandler  of  London, 

deceased,  v.  Henry  DURHAM,  of  Beverley,  late  merchant  of  Hull. 

Account  of  alum,  flax,  soap  and  other  goods  sold  by  defendant  on  the  said  Lawson’s  behalf. 
Mutilated.  London,  York. 


FILE  1374. 

1 Robert  PAGEITT  v.  Joan  EREWYKER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Bradninch. 


Devon. 


2-3  Dorothy,  late  the  wife  of  John  PALMER,  esquire,  and  executrix  and  formerly  the  wife  of 
John  Gyfforde,  esquire,  v.  Roger  GYFFORDE,  her  son. 

Rent  of  the  parsonage  of  Hillesden,  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and  convent  of  Notley.  Bucks. 


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4-5  Ralph  PALMER  of  Waddesdon,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  HOLDEN. 

Meadow  in  the  ‘ lotte  meads  ’ of  Quainton,  formerly  of  John  Lamborne  of  Waddesdon,  gentleman. 

Bucks. 

6-9  Richard  PARK,  husbandman,  v.  William  SEDLIE,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  of  the  demise  of  defendant,  in  the  manor  of  Loughton.  Essex. 

10-13  Walter  PATE  v.  Richard  WARREN. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Loughton,  late  of  Thomas  Pate  and  of  Agnes  his  wife,  deceased,  grandparents 
of  complainant.  Cambridge. 

14-16  Thomas  PATMER  of  Hadham,  co.  Herts,  v.  Thomas,  son  of  Maude  WHYTLEY. 

Land  in  Norcott  bought  of  John  Grymesdiche.  Chester. 

17-20  Thomas,  grandson  and  heir  of  Thomas  PEASE,  v.  John  NEWDIGATE,  gentleman. 

Refusal  of  admission  to  a tenement  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Herfelde  of  the  gift  of  Nicholas  Webbe. 
Faded.  ? 

21-24  Robert  PENNYCOOKE  v.  Thomas  TRICE  of  Godmanchester. 

Messuage,  land,  and  ' odgrowes  ’ of  wood  in  Woodwalton  pledged  to  defendant.  Huntingdon. 

25-26  John  grandson  and  heir  of  John  PERSON  v.  Anthony  NEVSAM  and  Joan  his  wife, 
daughter  and  heir  of  Nicholas  Person. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Tydd  St.  Mary.  Lincoln. 

27  John  PERSONS  v.  William  IDWYN  and  Anne,  his  wife. 

Lands  held  in  coparcenery  of  the  ' senery  ’ and  manor  of  Holt.  Worcester. 

28-29  Richard  PETTYE  v.  Thomas  ANDREWES,  knight,  and  Edward  LIGHTFOOTE,  late 
priest. 

Tenement  in  the  said  Sir  Thomas’s  manor  of  Ilmington  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Sandys,  lord 
Sandys.  Warwick. 

30  William  POLE  and  Thomasine,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Beaumont,  v.  George 
HAYDEN. 

Action  to  compel  complainants  to  reside  on  their  tenement  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Bere.  Mutilated. 

Devon. 

31-32  John,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  POLLYNG,  v.  William  POWLYNG. 

Land  stated  by  complainant  to  be  in  Bilston,  and  by  defendant  to  be  in  Chellesworth.  Suffolk. 
33-36  John  PORTER,  gentleman,  v.  George  and  Henry  WALKER,  William  BLOWE,  and  Peter 
TYDDERTON. 

Claim  of  common  in  Ilam  Moor  and  Dovedale  in  right  of  tenements  in  Castern  (in  Wetton). 

Stafford, 

37“38  John  PORTER  of  Barton  Hartshorne,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  DUKE  of  Newnton  gentleman. 
Refusal  to  complete  a settlement  of  lands  {not  specified)  on  the  marriage  of  Roger  his  son,  with  Joan 
daughter  of  complainant.  Bucks,  Oxford,  Warwick. 

39-40  Duplicates  of  the  above,  dated  7 June,  1622,  and  stating  that  they  were  copied  after  the 
fire,  according  to  proclamation.  Bucks,  Oxford,  Warwick. 

41-43  Thomas  PORTYNGTON  and  Avery  MOSELEY,  churchwardens  of  Althorp,  and  Christopher 
YONGE  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses,  v.  Gilbert  SMYTH,  late  churchwarden. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Keadby,  given  for  the  repairs  of  the  church  of  Althorp,  and 
claimed  by  defendant  under  a lease  from  Katherine,  duchess  of  Suffolk.  Lincoln. 

44-47  William  PRATT  v.  Hugh  MORECROFTE. 

Messuage  in  Kelvedon  late  of  William  Pratt  and  Agnes  his  wife,  grandparents  of  complainant. 

Essex. 

48-51  William  PRYDE  and  Robert  CLYVERS, churchwardens  of  Holwell  (Holeway),  v.  Humphrey 
WATKYNS,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  defendant’s  manor  of  Holwell  of  the  demise  of  John  Portyngton,  late  abbot 
of  Abbotsbury,  and  his  convent.  Somerset. 

52-55  Anthony  PYKERYNG  and  John  his  son  v.  John  PELL. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Threckingham  and  Stow,  said  by  complainant  to  have  belonged  to  Elizabeth 
Mason,  and  by  defendants  to  Robert  Baxter,  clerk.  Lincoln. 

56-59  John  PYPER  v.  Henry  TREFRYE. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Lewarne  in  St.  Neots,  of  the  demise  of  John  Trevrye  of  Tremver  (i.e.  Tremoore 
in  Lanivet  ?),  deceased,  father  of  defendant.  Cornwall. 

60-61  Humphrey  PYRRY  and  Dorothy,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Russell,  v.  Hugh 
LIDIAT,  father  of  the  said  Dorothy. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Himley,  and  of  a legacy  of  John  Lidiat,  his 
brother.  Stafford. 


FILE  1375. 

1-2  Thomas  PACKER  and  Edmund  BENDBOWE  v.  Thomas  BROCKEBANKE. 

Action,  against  the  said  Packer  concerning  a sale  of  corn  in  Cheltenham,  and  against  the  said 
Bendbowe  for  replevin  thereof.  Mutilated.  Gloucester. 

3 Ralph  PALMER  of  Knowle,  capper,  v.  John  GYBBYNS,  clerk,  and  Martin  DARKER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Knowle,  promised  in  fee  in  exchange  for  the  advowson  of  the  church  of 
Winslow.  Warwick,  [Bucks], 

4 Thomas  PALMER  v.  Richard  WENTWORTH  and  others. 

Action  in  the  King’s  and  Queen’s  Bench  for  a copyhold  in  [WJilliton  formerly  of  John  Aligh,  knight. 
Faded.  See  File  1182,  No.  21.  [Somerset.] 

F ft 


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5 Alexander  PARKE,  yeoman,  son  of  John  Parke,  v.  Robert  THORNTON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Beltoft.  Lincoln. 

6-8  Thomas  PARKER  and  others  v.  Robert  FUTTER  and  Richard  MIDDILDICHE  (Middilche), 
feoffee  to  uses. 

Land  in  Bressingham  the  issues  whereof  were  supposed  to  be  used  by  the  churchwardens  to  the 
common  profit  of  the  inhabitants.  Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

9-10  Robert  PARTRICHE  v.  Robert  ALLEN  (Alyen). 

Tenement  in  Henstead  (Hempsted)  of  the  entail  of  Richard  Pounde,  deceased,  great-grandfather 
of  complainant.  Suffolk. 

11-12  Harry  PATENDEN  v.  William  HUGGYNS,  husband  of  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Alexander 
Patenden. 

Claim  to  rent  in  East  Peckham,  based  on  deeds  which  defendant  has  refused  to  show.  Kent. 
13-17  Thomas  PATESHALL  v.  John  ALEYN  (Allen)  and  George  MEDLEY. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Chawrie,  alias  Broxted,  formerly  held  of  the  said  Medley’s  manor  of  Tiltey  by 
Robert  Saveli  (Sawell).  Rejoinder  in  duplicate.  Essex. 

18-19  William  PATTUCKE  of  Stafford,  innholder,  v.  Anthony  HART  of  the  same  and  John 
PHELLEPES. 

Price  of  a mare  sold  to  complainant  but  successfully  claimed  against  him  by  John  Spounner. 

Stafford. 

20-21  George  PAYNE  of  Winscombe,  gentleman,  v.  John  ROYNON  (Runnyon)  of  Bickford, 
esquire. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  messuages,  lands,  and  rent  in  Axbridge,  Cheddar,  Compton  Bishop, 
Upper  and  Lower  Weare,  and  Allerton  (Alryngton).  Somerset. 

22-23  John  PAYNE  of  Carson,  gentleman,  collector  of  first-fruits  and  tenths,  v.  John  ROGERS, 
knight,  sheriff,  of  Somerset,  and  Richard  his  son  and  under-sheriff. 

Information  as  to  extortion  of  bonds  from  complainant’s  sureties.  Somerset. 

24  Robert  PAYNE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  John  MARSHALL. 

Waste  of  trees  and  hedges  on  a messuage  and  land  at  [Winjteringham  in  St.  Neots  of  the  demise  of 
the  prior  and  convent  of  St.  Neots.  Mutilated.  Huntingdon. 

25  John  PEERSE,  curate  of  St.  Olave’s,  Southwark,  v.  John  BAYNYARD  and  John  WEBBE, 
clerk. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  next  presentation  to  the  vicarages  of  Luppitt  and  Pelynt. 

Devon,  Cornwall. 

26  Hugh  PENRYN  of  London,  tailor,  and  Thomas  his  brother  v.  Morres  ap  John  WYN,  Margaret 
his  wife,  and  others. 

Messuage  called  Ewern  Ebrame  in  Deythur.  Montgomery. 

27  Richard  PERWYCHE  of  Dingley,  co.  Northants,  gentleman,  v.  Anne  late  the  wife  of  Thomas 
FLETCHER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Lubbenham  and  messuages  and  lands  in  Salterton, 
Newcastle,  Whitmore,  Whetmore  ( i.e . Wetmoor  in  Stretton  ?)  and  Milwich  late  of  Richard  Perwyche, 
grandfather  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  Leicester,  Stafford. 

28-31  Thomas  PEVERELL  of  Southwark,  Agnes  his  wife,  John  JEFFRESON,  Katherine  his  wife, 
and  Joan  BUSSE,  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  William  BYSSHE. 

Land  in  Burstow,  late  of  John  Busse,  deceased,  father  of  the  female  complainant.  Surrey. 

32  Isabel  PETTER  of  Pollesworth,  . . .,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  v.  Robert  PAWLETT  (?) 

Messuages  and  lands  late  of  Ralph  Burton  (?),  ancestor  of  the  female  complainants.  Mutilated. 

[Warwick.] 

33-34  Roger  PHILLIPP  v.  Matthew  PYNCKENEY  and  Thomas  HUTCHYN,  bailiff  of  Lady 
Sheffield’s  soke  of  Snaith. 

Messuage  in  Cowick  with  tolls,  tallage,  and  other  profits.  York. 

35-36  William  PITCHER,  Agnes  his  wife,  JOHN  RUTLAND,  Joan  his  wife,  John  SWANE, 
Christian  his  wife,  Anne  NEWPORTE,  Alice  GOLDYNG,  and  Joan  JAMYS,  v.  John 
WALTER,  yeoman. 

Land  in  Griston  and  Walton  late  of  Harry  Palmer,  deceased,  father  of  the  female  complainant. 

Norfolk. 

37-41  Randall,  Thomas,  William,  Barnaby,  Margaret,  Elizabeth  and  Francis,  children  of  Thomas 
POLE,  esquire,  deceased,  v.  John  MYNSHALL  and  Richard  HOUGH,  esquire,  feoffees  to 
uses. 

Manor  of  Netherpool  ( now  a separate  parish)  and  other  lands  in  Eastham,  the  profits  of  which  were 
to  be  employed  to  complainants’  advancement.  Chester. 

42-43  Jane  late  the  wife  of  Otis  POLGREENE  v.  Humphrey  POLGREENE,  his  brother. 

Lands  in  Govan  and  an  annuity  in  Bospolvyn  (in  St.  Columb  Major),  promised  in  lieu  of  dower  in 
Polgreene  (in  Newlyn  East?)  and  Bospolvyn.  Cornwall. 

44-46  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Lanner  (in  Gwennap),  St.  Stithian's,  Gwennap, 
and  elsewhere.  Cornwall. 

47  Simon  PONDER  of  London,  pewterer,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON,  and  Thomas  ALTHAM, 
citizen  and  clothworker  of  London. 

Action  against  complainant  alone  for  a debt  of  John  Heppeworthe,  for  which  he  was  bound  jointly 
with  John  Lute,  warden  of  the  Clothworkers’  Company.  Subpoena  and  certiorari.  London. 


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48-51  Giles  POOLEY,  gentleman,  and  Alice  his  wife,  v.  John  PULHAM,  yeoman. 

Meadow  in  Framlingham  ‘ at  Castell  ’ late  of  Giles  Tendeslowe,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Alice. 

Suffolk. 

52  John  POPHAM  and  Amy  his  wife,  posthumous  daughter  of  Howell  Adamz,  v.  Roger 
APWILLIAMZ,  son  of  Robert  Apwilliam,  deceased. 

Land  in  Seintatham  pledged  by  the  said  Howell.  Mutilated.  [Glamorgan.] 

53_56  John  POWELL  of  Westminster  v.  Humphrey  DAVID. 

Tenement  in  Llanbrynmair,  formerly  of  Jevan  Bache,  great-grandfather  of  complainant. 

Montgomery. 

57  Thomas  POWELL  of  Warwick,  draper,  v.  William  PHYLYP  and  JEVAN  ap  Morgan. 
Refusal  to  complete  lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Llanstephen  (‘  Seynt  Stevvns  parysshe.’). 

Radnor. 

58  Peter  POWER  of  London,  shoemaker,  v.  Martin  DANYELL. 

Debt  to  Pascowe  Power,  deceased,  of  whose  goods  complainant  is  administrator. 

London,  Cornwall. 

59-65  John  PRICE,  knight,  v.  Edward  PLANKNEY,  Ralph  MORES,  John  REDMAN,  and 
others. 

Registrarship  of  a commission  appointed  26  Henry  VIII  for  visitation  of  exempt  religious.  Mutilated. 


66-67  Elizabeth  PROWSE  v.  Marmaduke  POPHAM,  gentleman. 

Manor  of  Durleigh  and  lands  there  of  the  demise  of  Robert  Welshe,  master  of  the  hospital  of  St.  John 
Bridgwater,  and  his  brethren.  Damaged.  Somerset. 

68  Hugh  PRUSTE  of  Hartland  v.  Edmund  SPECKOTT,  esquire,  and  others,  executors  of 
Richard  Graynfilde,  knight,  son  and  executor  of  Roger  Graynfilde,  esquire. 

Price  of  wines  and  other  goods,  and  set  out  of  tithes  of  Moorwinstow.  Devon,  Cornwall. 
69-71  Isabel,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  PRYGG,  v.  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  DYER 
and  administratrix  of  his  goods. 

Trading  account.  Somerset. 

72  Edward  PYLSTON,  knight,  and  others,  parishioners  of  Gresford. 

Commission  to  inquire  for  church  goods  stolen  in  anticipation  of  Edward  Vi’s  command  to  sell 
them.  Denbigh. 

73-75  John  PYTT  and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Buckland  v.  Edmund  FORD. 

Land  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Harting  of  the  demise  of  the  feoffees  of  Roger  Lewkner,  knight, 
and  Constance  his  wife.  Answer  wanting.  Sussex. 


FILE  1376. 

1-2  Robert  PACHELL  (Pechell),  husbandman,  v.  Robert  YVES. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Billinghay  which  defendant  claims  to  belong  to  a manor  now  dismembered 
so  that  courts  cannot  be  held.  Lincoln. 

3 Thomas  PAINE  of  Hutton  v.  Richard  ROGERS,  late  under-sheriff,  and  Francis 

STRADLINGE. 

Action  by  the  said  Stradlinge  on  a bond  for  a payment  extorted  by  the  said  Rogers.  Somerset. 

4-5  William  PALLMER,  esquire,  v.  William  HYNDE. 

Lease  of  lands  in  Burton-on-the-Hill  granted  to  complainant  on  condition  of  respite  of  a debt. 

Gloucester. 

6-7  John  PALMER,  Crystyan  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Eleanor  Henberye,  and  Richard 
their  son,  v.  Philip  CROME,  surveyor  to  Thomas  Mayle,  knight. 

Refusal  of  admission  to  overland  and  other  lands  held  of  the  said  Sir  Thomas’s  manor  of  Puriton, 
part  of  which  lands  defendant  claims  to  be  demesne.  Somerset. 

8-10  Peter  PALMER  v.  John  BARWYKE,  late  customer  of  Bristol. 

Money  expended  as  defendant’s  deputy.  Gloucester. 

11  William  PALMER,  gentleman,  v.  Edward  GRYFFYN,  esquire,  attorney-general. 

Detention  of  a grant  made  by  the  late  abbot  and  convent  of  Peterborough  of  the  office  of  bailiff 
of  the  manor  (sic)  of  Cottingham  and  Middleton.  Endorsed  with  an  abstract  of  contents  and  the 
words  1 Speke  to  the  attorney.’  Northampton. 

12-13  John  PARKER  v.  William  HARRYSON. 

Cottage  and  land  late  held  of  the  manor  of  Waltham  Holy  Cross  by  Richard  Parker  and  Joan  his 
wife,  parents  of  complainant.  Essex. 

14-15  Roger,  grandson  and  heir  of  Roger  PARKER  v.  William,  grandson  of  Humphrey  DOWNES. 
Messuage  and  land  partly  ‘ shutynge  upon  the  Porte  Waye  ’ in  the  lordship  of  Haughton  and  Coton 
Clanford  (in  Seighford).  Answer  wanting.  Stafford, 

16  John  PARROT  of  Cullompton  v.  William  GAGE  of  Ottery  St.  Mary,  son  of  John  Gage. 

Lease  of  land  in  Payhembury  (by  the  name  of  all  his  messuage,  etc.  in  Payhembury,  North  Charlton 
and  Kentisbeare)  already  leased  to  William  Broke  and  Alice  his  wife.  Devon. 

17-18  Thomas  PARRYS,  citizen  and  mercer  of  London,  v.  John  FOSTER. 

Balance  of  a debt  of  John  Herbert,  esquire,  and  Lady  Jane  Powys  his  wife,  which  defendant  had 
promised  to  pay  in  wool.  London. 

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19  Robert  PARTON  v.  the  bailiffs  and  aldermen  of  WORCESTER,  and  William  LYTTELTON, 
gentleman,  town-clerk. 

Action  on  a verbal  promise  to  convey  a meadow  in  St.  Martin’s,  Worcester,  the  jury  being  packed. 
Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Worcester. 

20  John  PASWATER  v.  Ralph  COCKE. 

Lands  in  Biggleswade  late  of  William  Westerdale,  clerk,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant.  D.  XI, 
35.  See  File  1312,  No.  13.  Bedford. 

21  Joan  late  the  wife  of  Richard  PAULYN  v.  Richard,  Agnes,  and  Stephen  PAWLYN. 

Goods  given  away  by  deceased  when  a hundred  years  old,  leaving  nothing  for  complainant  and  her 
children.  Cornwall. 

22-23  Lord  Chidiock  PAWLETT  v.  Richard  BATTYE,  yeoman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ripon.  [York], 

24  The  same  v.  William  FAYREFAX,  knight. 

One-third  of  the  manor  of  Bilbrough,  formerly  of  Ralph  Battye,  clerk,  [York], 

25  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Do.  and  one  third  of  the  manor  of  Sandworth  (cf.  Sandwith  Lane  in  Bilbrough),  York. 

26  Edward  PAWMPLYN  and  Henry  LYNTON,  yeomen,  v.  Martin  GARROTT  and  Christian 
his  wife. 

Plate  and  goods  of  Alice  Cotes,  deceased,  whose  executors  complainants  are.  [Cambridge?] 

27  John  PEARLE  v.  John  EVANS  alias  Taylor  and  Philip  JENKYN. 

False  title  to  lands  in  complainant’s  lordship  of  Callow, whereof  defendant  was  formerly  steward. 
Mutilated.  Hereford. 

28  Edmund  PECKHAM,  knight,  v.  William  CAPINDALE  and  others. 

Windmill  and  land  in  Nottingham  bought  of  Hugh  Broke.  Notts. 

29  John  PEKDEN,  husbandman,  son  of  Richard  Pekden,  deceased,  v.  [Richard  MYCHEL- 
BOURNE  of  Ditchling,  gentleman,  and  John  CHYLDE  his  tenant,  a sheriff’s  bailiff]. 

Occupation  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Stanmer  of  the  demise  of  John  Pears,  late  dean  of  Mailing, 
and  his  college,  in  contempt  of  a commission  from  this  court.  Mutilated.  Sussex. 

30-33  Bartholomew  PEROT  (Parrott)  v.  Agnes  JENKYNS,  late  the  wife  of  John  Davy. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Great  Brickhill  acquired  of  the  said  Davy  by  a feoffment  which  defendant 
declares  to  be  to  uses.  Buckingham. 

34  Joan  late  the  wife  of  Robert  PERS  v.  Henry  THYRKYLL,  a rebel,  son  arid  executor  of 
Ralph  Thyrkyll. 

Extortion  of  money  and  detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  in  Yarmouth  bought  of  the  said 
Ralph.  See  File  1044,  No.  25.  Norfolk. 

35-37  John  PERYAM,  clothier,  son  of  John  Peryam,  v.  Edward  HYLMAN  and  Alice  his  wife. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  East  and  West  Teignmouth.  Devon. 

38-39  Richard  PERYN  of  London  v.  George  VYNCENT  of  Southampton,  merchant. 

Promise  to  return  55/.  in  money  or  canvas  out  of  400/.  awarded  to  defendant  by  arbitration. 

London,  Hants. 

40-41  Nicholas  PERYS  of  Launceston  v.  Thomas  HUMFREY  of  Lawhitton,  merchant,  and  John 
BROWNE. 

Detention  of  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid.  Cornwall. 

42  James  PHILCOKE,  an  executor  of  Hugh  Philcoke,  v.  an  executrix  and  late  the  wife 

of  John  WRIGHT,  John  WRIGHT,  and  Ralph  FOXLEY. 

Non-payment  of  a debt  of  Robert  Lorauns,  whose  executor  was  the  said  John  Wright,  deceased,  and 
suppression  of  a bond  for  the  same.  Mutilated.  

43-46  William  PHILLIPOTT  of  Newark,  merchant,  v . Richard  GRAVES  of  Langford. 

Refusal  to  become  surety  as  promised  for  a debt  of  John  Graves  for  pins  and  other  pedlar’s  ware. 

Notts. 

47-48  Morgan  PHYLYP,  precentor  of  St.  David’s,  a student  at  Oxford,  v.  WILLIAM  ap  Rice  of 
Haverford. 

Prebends  of  the  Spittall  and  Trefgaron  and  a cursal  prebend  annexed  to  the  precentorship.  Faded. 

Cardigan,  Pembroke. 

49  John  PLAW  . . . and  others,  yeomen,  with  all  the  other  inhabitants  of  Langham  v. 

Thomas  HILTON. 

Rent  granted  by  Margaret  Odham  for  payment  of  the  ‘ holy  mote  rente  ’ of  Langham.  Mutilated. 

Suffolk. 

50-51  Richard,  son  of  Simon  PODYCHE  v.  Thomas  HEWAR(DE),  gentleman,  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Emneth  of  the  gift  of  John  Swynkar  of  Wisbech.  Cambridge. 

52-54  Edward  POLE,  gentleman,  v.  John  FOWLER  of  Chichester,  baker. 

Messuage,  land,  and  will  in  the  manor  of  Kemble  of  the  demise  of  Richard  Onis  (sic),  abbot  of 
Malmesbury.  Wilts. 

55  Richard  POLLARD,  yeoman,  v.  Francis  CHERLEY  (Sherley),  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ratcliffe,  formerly  of  St.  Katherine’s  chantry  in  Melbourne,  in  Derby. 

Leicester. 

56-58  William,  son  and  heir  of  William  POLLARD  by  Christian  his  wife,  v.  John  POLLARD. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  called  Mead  Place  and  lands  in  Bramdean  and  Cheriton. 

Hants. 


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59  William  PONCELL  v.  John  and  Thomas  COLE. 

Land  late  of  complainant’s  father  at  Brinscombe  in  Weare.  Somerset. 

60  Thomas  POWELL  v.  John  DAVID  ap  Jevan  ap  Rice  and  others. 

Lands  late  of  David  ap  Kadogan.  Mutilated. 

61  William  POWELL,  parson  of  Rhoscolyn  / otherwyse  called  Guynfayn,’  v.  John  Lewys  ap 
Jevan  LLOYD,  bastard  [son  of  Lewis  ap  Jevan  Lloyd,  late  parson?]. 

Lands  of  the  said  parsonage.  Mutilated , Anglesea. 

62-65  Thomas  POYNTER  of  Whitchurch,  clothman,  executor  of  John  Browne,  v.  William  BENET. 

Wages  of  the  said  Browne  as  defendant’s  servant.  Hants. 

66-68  Thomas  PRATTE  of  Rugby,  poulterer,  v.  Richard  HALLE,  bailiff  of  Kilsby,  William  HALL, 
bailiff,  and  Richard  BURNHAM. 

Messuage  and  2 ' quartrons  ’ of  land  late  held  of  the  manor  of  Kilsby  by  Roger  Alsoppe. 

Northampton. 

69-75  John  PREDYAUX  of  Orcherton  v.  William  and  Agnes  PREDYAUX. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Street  and  messuages  and  lands  there  and  in  Burlestonand 
Fuge  (all  in  Blackawton)  late  of  John  Predyaux  of  Orcherton,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said 
John  and  William.  See  File  1253,  Nos.  50-52.  Devon. 

76  Nicholas  PREDYE  v.  John  BYDGOOD  of  [Langford]  Budwell  and  John  ENGLYSSHE, 
steward  of  the  court  of  Milverton. 

Action  in  the  said  court  for  a supposed  debt  to  Robert  Bydgood,  deceased,  brother  of  the  said 
John.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 

77  Hugh  PRICE  v.  EDWARD  and  GRUFFYDD  ap  Res  ap  Ithell  and  others. 

Close  of  pasture  in  Merton,  formerly  of  Thomas  ap  Thomas.  Flint. 

78-80  John  PROCTOR  of  Sturton,  yeoman,  v.  William  RYMYNGTON  of  the  same,  husbandman. 
Threshing  a ‘ tuffolde  ’ of  peas  bought  foF  winter  feed  of  complainant’s  cattle,  so  that  he  should  not 
know  the  quantity.  ( See  Wright's  Dialect  Dictionary.)  Notts. 

81  Robert  PROCTOUR  and  Winifred  his  wife,  daughter  of  William  Blytheman,  esquire, 
deceased,  v.  George  LASSELLES,  esquire. 

Money  given  to  defendants  in  consideration  of  a marriage  between  his  son  and  the  said  Winifred, 
which  did  not  take  place.  (The  marriage  settlement  included  land  in  Sturton  and  the  town  of 
Brentcliff,  i.e.,  Brentshill  in  Barton?)  Notts. 

82-83  Bartholomew  PUTHALLE  v.  Joan  EGLISFELD. 

Tenement  late  held  of  the  manor  of  East  Ham  by  John  Cole,  ancestor  of  complainant.  Pedigree 
given.  Mutilated.  [Essex]. 

84-89  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Do.,  the  lands  being  held  of  the  late  abbot  of  Stratford,  and  defendant  appointing  the  steward  of 
the  manor.  Essex. 

90  Anthony  PYKERYNG  and  Anthony  WILLIAMSON  v.  Francis  CAWDRON,  Mary  his  wife, 
and  James  DYSNEY,  gentleman,  brother  of  the  latter. 

Manor  of  Burton  Pedwardine  and  plate  and  other  goods  late  of  Thomas  Colston,  deceased,  former 
husband  of  the  said  Mary,  the  said  Anthony,  Anthony  and  James  being  his  executors.  See  File 
1312,  No.  78.  Lincoln. 

91  Thomas  P . . . v.  Thomas  HUNTE  and  Joan  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Ralph 

Huggens  of  Kyrkbye. 

Loan.  Faded. 


FILE  1377. 

1 Adrian  QUINYE  of  Stratford-on-Avon,  mercer,  v.  John  COMBES,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  land,  and  a barn  in  Stratford-on-Avon.  Warwick. 

2-4  John  QUYCKE  v.  William  HULLAND,  esquire. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Honiton  Sege  of  the  demise  of  Nicholas  Holland,  esquire,  deceased,  father 
of  complainant.  Devon. 

5-8  Thomas  QWYCKE,  parson  of  Cranoe,  v.  Thomas  GOODRYCHE. 

Claim  to  complainant’s  parsonage  under  a lease  from  Nicholas  Wyddon  late  parson  deprived  for 
marriage.  Leicester. 

9 Thomas  RANDELL,  John  his  son,  and  Thomasyn,  wife  of  the  latter,  v.  Henry  RANDELL. 

Messuage  and  land  called  Willestrew  in  Lamerton  of  the  demise  of  William  Randell,  gentleman, 
father  of  the  said  Thomas,  whose  heir  defendant  is.  Devon. 

10  John  RANDOLF  of  Peter [sfield],  clothier,  v.  Mawdlyn  ROBERTES  of  Southampton  (a 
man) . 

Debt  to  Thomas  Vyncent  of  Winchester],  clothier,  deceased,  whose  executor  complainant  is. 
Mutilated.  Hants. 

11-15  William  RASTELL  v.  Francis  STYLECRAG  (Steelecragge) . 

Messuages,  cottages  and  gardens  in  the  parishes  of  Our  Blessed  Lady  (i.e.  St.  Mary  Aldermanbury  ?) 
and  St.  Michael  Bassishaw,  claimed  under  leases  respectively  from  the  prior  of  Elsing  Spital  and 
the  Crown.  Mutilated.  Rejoinder  wanting.  London. 

16-23  Richard  RATCLIFFE,  cousin  and  heir  of  Jeffrey  Ratcliffe,  gentleman,  v.  Edward 
MONTAGUE,  knight,  and  Robert  FERNHAM,  esquire. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Mountsorrell,  Rothley,  Barrow,  Quom,  Woodham,  Belton  and  Long  Whatton. 
D.XI,  9.  Leicester. 


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24  Elizabeth,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  RAVESSHE,  clerk  comptroller  of  the  house- 
hold of  the  late  Duke  of  Somerset,  v.  Richard  WHALLEY,  esquire,  chamberlain  to  the  Duke. 
Wages  appointed  to  the  said  John,  after  the  arrest  of  the  Duke,  by  the  commissioners  of  the  late  King’s 

council.  

25-29  William  RAWKYNS  and  Cybell  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Thomas  Lovell  of  Etchil- 
hampton,  co.  Wilts,  v.  Anthony  DENTON,  master  of  the  town  of  Wells,  and  the  burgesses 
(brethren)  of  WELLS. 

Messuage  called  the  Meremede  with  land  and  common  of  pasture  in  Wells.  Somerset. 

30  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Do.  (house  and  defendant  not  named).  Somerset. 


31  Henry  RAYE,  Denise  [his  wife,  and  their  child  ?],  v.  John  BONHAM,  knight. 

Pasture  called  ‘ Leyfeld  ’ of  the  demise  of  Lady  Anne  Mount joye,  wife  of  defendant.  Mutilated. 

Wilts 

32  William  RAYME  v.  John  PORTER,  clerk. 

Refusal  to  complete  a demise  of  land  in  Wheatley  (Queteley).  Notts. 

33  James  RAYNBOROWGHE  of  Ipswich,  clothier,  v.  the  bailiffs  of  IPSWICH  and  Matthew 
GOODWYNE. 

Action  for  a debt  of  Thomas  Raynborowghe,  brother  of  complainant,  who  has  absconded.  Certiorari 
and  subpoena.  Suffolk. 

34  Richard  READE,  vicar  of  Highworth,  v.  John  BOLLER. 

Claim  to  the  vicarage  under  a lease  from  Edward  Denton,  late  vicar,  deprived  for  marriage.  Wilts. 
35-36  Richard  READINGE,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  HODGES  of  London,  soaper. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Basing  late  of  Elizabeth  Reading,  deceased,  mother  of 
complainant.  See  File  1378,  No.  23.  Hants. 

37-38  Alice  late  the  wife  of  John  RECHE  v.  John  SYNKLER,  esquire,  and  Edmund  CASTEL(S)- 
TON  his  servant. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Ashburton  demised  by  Hugh  Woldham  (sic),  late  bishop  of  Exeter,  to 
Margaret  Herle,  former  wife  of  the  said  John  Reche.  Mutilated.  Devon. 

39-40  Thomas  REDE  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  Edmund  BACON. 

Detention  of  a draft  settlement  of  the  parsonage  of  Tugby  on  Thomas,  son  of  Richard  Nel(l)e  of 
Keythorp  in  Tugby  (Cathorpe)  and  Anne  daughter  of  complainant,  at  their  marriage.  (Interpleader 
by  the  said  Richard.)  Leicester. 

41  Thomas  REDYNG  of  Underley  (in  Wolferlow)  and  Katherine  his  wife  v.  Thomas  DAVYS  of 
Bucknell,  gentleman. 

Board  of  defendant’s  son  while  at  grammar  school.  Hereford,  Salop. 

42-48  John  REEDE,  citizen  and  haberdasher  of  London,  and  Mary  his  wife  v.  Geoffrey  HAMLYN 
and  John  (Anthony)  COOTES. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Sheriff  Hales  late  of  Anthony  Cootes,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Mary 
and  husband  of  Christian  afterwards  wife  of  the  said  Geoffrey.  Stafford. 

49  George  RESOGAN  of  St.  Stephen’s-in-Brannel  v.  Thomas  TREFRIE,  esquire,  and  Robert 
RESOGAN. 

Lands  in  St.  Endellion  late  of  John  Resogan,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Cornwall. 

50-52  Gregory  REVEI.L,  yeoman  of  the  guard  v.  the  mayor  and  approved  men  of  GUILDFORD, 
and  John  DABORNE  of  the  same,  clothier. 

Action  on  a bond  for  price  of  kerseys,  which  complainant  claims  to  have  signed  as  a witness  only. 
Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Answer  wanting.  Surrey. 

53-57  Thomas  RICHARDES  and  Agatha  his  wife  v.  William  JELLARDE  (Gillott),  fishmonger. 
Plate  and  money  ( schedule  given ) late  of  William  Stockeley,  deceased,  former  husband  of  the  said 
Agatha  and  father-in-law  of  complainant.  London. 

58  William  ROBERDES  of  the  Inner  Temple  v.  John  FRYER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Kessinglanand  and  Gisleham  formerly  of  Richard  More. 

Suffolk. 

59  Griffith  ROBERTES  v.  WILLIAM  ap  Jevan  ap  Rees  and  JOHN  ap  William  his  son. 
Payments  for  ‘ battles  and  comyns  ’ of  the  said  John  at  St.  Mary  Hall,  Oxford. 

Oxford,  Carnarvon. 

60  William  ROBERTS  of  London,  baker,  v.  WILLIAM  ap  David,  clerk,  and  HUGH  ap 
William. 

Lands  in  Llanfairfechan  late  of  Robert  ap  Howell,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Carnarvon. 
61-64  William  ROBYS  of  Wetherby,  tailor,  v.  Christopher  PARKYNSON  and  another. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Wetherby  late  of  the  commandery  of  Ribston.  (The  custom  of  the  manor  with 
regard  to  successions  is  disputed.)  Mutilated.  York. 

65  Anthony  ROLESLEY  v.  William  ROO,  Joan  his  wife,  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Breadsall  of  the  demise  of  John  Dethicke.  Derby. 

66  John  ROLFF  v.  Thomas,  son  of  Richard  GLYDE,  deceased. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Brightling.  Sussex. 

67  Richard  ROLLESLEY  v.  Anthony  ROLLESLEY. 

Detention  of  an  entail  of  the  manor  of  Orleston  and  of  other  deeds.  See  File  1464,  No.  42.  Derby. 

68-70  John  ROSEAR  and  John  KYNG  v.  Richard  DODYNGTON  and  John  his  son. 

Messuages,  shop  and  land  in  Stogursey  late  of  Richard  Lucas,  deceased,  cousin  of  complainant. 
D.  XII,  3.  Somerset. 


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7I~73  John  ROULLANDSON,  servant  to  Cuthbert  [Tunstall],  bishop  of  Durham,  v.  Anthony 
LANGHORNE. 

Land  in  Natland  demised  to  Jervauxe  Roullandson,  father  of  complainant,  by  Walter  Striklande, 


esquire. 


Westmorland. 


74-76  Thomas  ROWSELEY  v.  John  HEMMYNGTON  the  elder  and  John  HEMMYNGTON  the 

Cambridge. 


younger. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid. 


77-78  William  RUMBOLD  v.  John  CHAMBERLYN. 

Detention  of  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid.  Norfolk. 

79  Thomas  RUNKHORNE,  clerk,  executor  of  Hugh  Salisbury,  gentleman  v.  Richard  RODOM, 
gentleman. 

Lands  in  Backford,  Tattenhall,  and  Feme  ( i.e . Farndon?)  bequeathed  by  the  said  Hugh  to  Alice 

his  daughter  for  life  in  marriage  with  John  Lee,  gentleman.  Mutilated.  Chester. 

80-84  Nicholas  RUSSELL,  citizen  and  haberdasher  of  London,  v.  Roger  MATHEWE  of  Taunton 
and  Isabel  his  mother. 

Price  of  caps  sold  to  Edward  Mathewe,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Roger.  London,  Somerset. 

85-86  William  RYCHARDSON,  parson  of  Braunston  and  chaplain  to  the  Queen,  v.  William 
WRYGHT  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  complainant’s  parsonage  and  withholding  of  tithes  and  other  profits. 

Northampton. 

87-90  Nicholas  RYGBYE  v.  John  WYN  ap  David  ap  Powell,  nephew  and  heir  of  John  Powell  alias 
Breurton,  clerk,  D.D. 

Messuage  in  the  borough  of  Wrexham  of  the  demise  of  Henry  Standyshe,  late  bishop  of  St.  Asaph. 

Denbigh. 

91  Roger  RYSSHETON  v.  John  WHYTEHEDE  alias  Holden,  vicar  of  Ryall. 

Lease  of  defendant’s  vicarage.  Rutland. 


FILE  1378. 


1-5  William  RADBORNE  alias  Heyword  and  Agnes  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Edward 
Shorte,  v.  Thomas  MORRES,  gentleman. 

Messuage,  land,  and  a dovecote  in  Shilton,  Redewe  next  Baunston,  and  Yelford.  Replication 
wanting.  Berks  ( now  mostly  Oxford). 

6 John  RAINBO  v.  Richard  CAMESWELL,  esquire,  surveyor  of  the  King’s  and  Queen’s  lands 

in  the  county. 

Crown  lease  of  a moiety  of  messuages  and  land  in  Hanwell.  Oxford. 

7-9  John  RAMESKAR  of  Baslow,  co.  Derby,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  Rameskar,  v.  Thomas 
grandson  and  heir  of  Thomas  BOTHE. 

Messuage  in  Gildingwells  and  land  in  Letwell  (Lekewell).  York, 

io-ii  William  RATCLYF  of  Exeter,  merchant,  v.  George  ARRUNDELL,  gentleman. 

Loan  to  complainant,  who  has  since  become  bankrupt.  Devon. 

12  James  RATLYFF,  citizen  of  Norwich,  v.  William  STEDE. 

Messuage  in  Norwich  demised  by  William  Staller  for  fealty  only.  Norfolk. 

13  Thomas  RAWE,  vicar  of  Wantage,  v.  Robert  ALDEWORTH  and  William  ESTMONDE. 
Lease  of  the  vicarage  and  land  made  by  Oliver  Stonyng,  late  vicar,  deprived  for  marriage.  Berks. 

14-18  James  RAWLYN  v.  Allyn  RAWLYN,  Thomas  COBBE,  and  Thomas  BAXTER,  clerk  (the 
two  latter  not  named  in  the  original  bill). 

Messuage  and  land  in  [West?]  Newton  late  of  John  Rawlyn,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Norfolk. 


19-21  Willaim  RAWLYNS,  vicar  of  Gulval,  v.  John  PLEMYN  alias  Bossolowe,  nephew  and  heir  of 
Thomas  Plemyn. 

Garden  at  Trevarrack  (in  Gulval)  belonging  to  complainant’s  glebe.  Cornwall. 

22  Thomas  RAYNER  v.  Nicholas  FANNE  and  others. 

Lease  of  a farm  in  Thaxted  and  other  goods  late  of  Richard  Rayner,  deceased,  father  of  complainant, 
whose  executors  defendants  are.  Essex. 

23-24  William  READY NG  v.  Richard  READYNG. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Basing  late  of  John  Reading  of  Tadley,  weaver,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant and  brother  of  defendant.  See  File  1377,  No.  35.  Hants. 

25-26  Thomas  REDD  (Rede)  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  William  BERYFF. 

House  in  the  Holy  Trinity,  Colchester,  late  of  Richard  Vyne,  deceased,  father  of  the  said 
Alice.  D.  XV,  25.  Essex. 

27  Richard  REDE  v.  Robert  CLAXSON  and  Charles  COLLYNWOOD. 

Land  in  Wrangle.  Lincoln. 

28-29  Richard  REDE,  knight,  v.  Ellen,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William  GOODWYN  of 
Bermondsey,  gentleman. 

Crown  rent  of  the  rectory  of  . . . ram  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and  convent  oLChertsey. 

Faded.  Surrey. 

30-32  John  RICHARDES  of  Uxbridge,  co.  Middlesex,  labourer,  v.  John  HENNAGE,  esquire,  and 
Anne  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  capital  messuage  and  farm  of  Helmdon  late  of  Edward  Gos[ford  ?], 
deceased,  grandfather  of  Anne  late  the  wife  of  complainant.  Damaged.  Northampton. 


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33  Roger  RISHETON  v.  Richard,  William  and  Ralph  COWBURNE. 

Forcible  resistance  to  removal  of  mills  from  Little  Harwood.  [Lancaster.] 

34-35  John  ROBERTES,  groom  of  the  ewry,  v.  JOHN  ap  Griffith  ap  Hugh,  gentleman,  and  others. 
Rectory  of  Cilcen  of  the  demise  of  Geoffrey  Jones,  parson.  Flint. 

36-37  William  ROBYNSON  of  Drayton,  esquire,  v.  James  CRUCHELEY. 

General  warranty  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Lichfield,  late  of  the  hospital  of  St.  John  there,  obtained 
under  pretence  tha*  it  was  against  John  Fitzherbert  only,  on  whose  behalf  complainant  had  sold 
them.  Stafford. 

38  Agnes  ROGGERS  v.  John  CARSEWELL,  gentleman. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Colyton  late  of  Francis  Roggers,  deceased  husband  and  of  complainant. 
Mutilated.  Devon. 

39  John  ROLLE  and  others  {named),  for  themselves  and  all  the  inhabitants  of  St.  Giles’s,  v. 
John  MALLET,  esquire,  and  John  COKER. 

Land  in  St.  Giles’s  whereof  the  rent  has  been  used  time  out  of  mind  for  repairs  of  the  church. 

Devon. 

40  Edward  ROLLESLEY  of  London,  barber,  v.  Anne  ROLLESLEY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  St.  Peter’s,  Paul’s  Wharf,  St.  Benet’s,  Paul’s  Wharf,  and 
New  Brentford  late  of  John  Rollesley,  gentleman,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant  and  husband  of 
defendant.  Middlesex. 

41-45  William  ROMBALDE  of  Crux  Easton,  husbandman,  v.  John  GAMBOND,  parson  of  East 
Woodhay,  and  Hugh  FITZRICHARDE,  gentleman. 

Lease  of  the  said  Gambond’s  parsonage  with  the  chapel  of  Ashmansworth,  to  commence  when  he 
should  be  appointed  to  the  hospital  of  St.  Mary  Magdalen  without  Winchester.  Hants. 

46  Peter  ROOS  and  other  inhabitants  of  Chorlton,  Shenton  ( ?)  Swinshed,  Radwod  and  Stable- 
forde,  all  in  Eccleshall,  v.  Humphrey  VYSE,  gentleman. 

Cottages  given  time  out  of  mind  for  repair  of  the  chapel  of  Chorlton.  Stafford. 

47~5°  John  ROWLES  (Rolles)  of  London,  hosier,  v.  James  DAYNE  (Deane). 

Closes  of  pasture  in  Wirksworth  of  the  demise  01  Nicholas  Hudson  and  Dorothy  his  wife.  Derby. 
51  John  ROWSE  v.  Humphrey  DOC  WRAY. 

Manor  of  Ditton  Hall  of  the  demise  of  Thomas,  loid  Vaux  of  Harrowden,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Cambridge. 

52-53  Ralph  RUDERD  (Ruddeard)  v.  Reynold  SHENE  and  Alice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  George 
Roger. 

Land  in  Longnor  late  of  William  Roger,  father  of  the  said  George.  Stafford. 

54  John  RUFFORD,  husbandman,  v.  John  NEWMAN  and  others,  yeoman. 

Forcible  ejection  from  a messuage  and  land  in  Ravenstone  (Ranston)  of  the  demise  of  Francis  Bryan, 
knight,  deceased.  Buckingham. 

55  William  RUSHTON  of  Highworth,  butcher,  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Roger  WODSHAWE  of 
Lambourne,  husbandman. 

Legacy  of  Jones  of  Devizes  (Thevise),  whose  widow  and  executrix  afterwards  married 

defendant.  Wilts,  Berks. 

56-60  Richard  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  RUSSELL  v.  Hugh  LIDIATE  and  Humphrey  PIRRY, 
stepfather  of  complainant. 

61  William  son  and  heir  of  William  RYSLEY  v.  Thomas  WOODWARD  and  John  ARDEN, 
gentlemen. 

Double  lease  of  land  in  Chitwood.  Damaged.  Buckingham. 


FILE  1379. 

1-2  Robert  RABBETT  v.  Alice  Nicholas,  Richard,  William,  Edward  and  Peter  RABBETT. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Boughton  Monchelsea,  which  defendants  claim  to  be  pledged 
for  money  due  at  their  majorities.  Kent. 

3 Nicholas  RAND  v.  George  CUTLARD  of  Fokyngham,  [co.  Lincoln], 

Action  on  a bond  for  tenancy  of  messuages  and  land  in  Collingtree  and  in  Gold  Street,  Nottingham. 
Damaged.  Northampton. 

4-5  Richard  RANDALL,  husbandman,  v.  Anthony  IRYSHE,  gentleman,  and  others. 

Common  in  Stanbridge  Heath  appendent  to  a messuage  in  Edmondsham.  Dorset. 

6-7  William  RASTELL  v.  Thomas  WHITE,  knight,  alderman  of  London. 

Dwelling  called  ‘ Scalles  Inne  ’ in  Medelane  in  the  parish  of  St.  Michael,  called  ‘ Whittington  College  ’ 
of  the  demise  of  Henry  [Grey],  marquis  of  Dorset.  D.  XIV,  27.  London. 

8-11  James  RATCLIF  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  George  RATCLIFF  of  Cartington  (in  Rothbury), 
co.  Northumberland,  knight,  and  John  RATCLYFF  alias  Moore,  gentleman,  servant  to 
Lord  Dacre. 

Manoi^i  of  Castlerigg,  Tallentire,  and  Derwentwater,  and  messuages  and  lands  in  Crosthwaite 
(Crosswater,  Groweswetter,  Crostwhayter,  Crostherte)  late  of  John  Ratcliff,  knight,  deceased. 
Rival  pedigrees  given.  (A  demurrer  that  the  matter  is  in  suit  before  the  Council  of  the  North  is 
overruled).  See  File  878,  No.  6.  Cumberland. 

12  James  RATCLYFF  v.  John  BARR. 

Messuage  in  Lord  Conyers’s  manor  of  Kirkby-in-Ashfield.  Notts. 


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X3_X5  William  RAWLYN  and  Margery  his  wife  v.  William  FYTZHUGH. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Wilden.  D.  IX,  27.  Bedford. 

16-17  William  RAYDALL,  parson  of  Radwell,  v.  William  PLOMER,  churchwarden. 

Pulling  down  the  sacrament  in  the  church  of  Radwell,  prohibition  of  saying  mass,  refusal  to  account 
for  church  goods,  wrongful  occupation  of  church  lands,  neglect  of  tillage,  enclosure  of  common,  etc. 
The  same  v.  John  SPERLINGE  of  Baldock. 

Seizure  of  goods  while  complainant  was  under  arrest  for  religion.  Herts. 

18-iq  Thomas  RAYNES  and  William  BOULSIER,  husbandmen,  v.  John  WYBARNE,  gentleman, 
fellow  of  Gray’s  Inn. 

Frivolous  suits  for  trespass  in  Pembury.  Kent. 

20  Thomas  READE  and  others,  inhabitants  of  Chatteris,  v.  William  SABERTON  and  others, 
inhabitants  of  Sutton. 

Common  in  Black  Fen  (now  in  Chatteris).  Damaged.  Cambridge. 

Peter  REDE  v.  William  PLATFOTE,  under  sheriff. 

Money  obtained  on  a judgment  for  complainant  against  John  Harvy  of  Frostenden  (Frossyngton). 

Suffolk. 

22  Robert  REDE  v.  John  ROE. 

Detention  of  price  of  sheep,  and  failure  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Stony  Stanton. 

Leicester. 

23  John  REIGNOLDES  of  Great  Kimble,  co.  Bucks,  v.  John  ap  David  FLOID,  Guelliam 
(Guenthan)  his  wife  and  others. 

Lands  in  Rethlyn,  late  of  Matto  ap  Tedre.  Denbigh. 

24  Harry  REPPYS,  esquire. 

Commission  to  examine  witnesses  as  to  a settlement  by  Elizabeth  Hollond  on  her  marriage  with 
complainant  of  the  manor  of  Middleton  in  Mendham  and  lands  in  Mendham,  Homersfield,  Sandcroft, 
and  South  Elmhan.  Suffolk. 

25  RES  ap  Hoell  of  Newcurt,  yeoman,  v.  John  GRIFFYTH  of  Brecknock  and  others. 

Debts  due  to  Margaret  verch  Jevan,  mother  of  complainant.  Hereford,  Brecon. 

26-28  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  William  RESKYMMER,  esquire,  and  a daughter  and  heir  of  John 
Densell,  serjeant-at-law,  v.  William  CAVELL  and  Dorothy  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Laurence 
Courtney. 

Manors  of  Polrode  (in  St.  Tudy),  Bolland  ( i.e . Bolleit  in  St.  Buryan?)  Scawen,  Drym  in  St.  Buryan 
(Tredrym),  Ventonvedna  (in  Sithney),  and  Selena  in  Buryan  (Sulena),  of  the  grant  of  JohnSkewys, 
esquire;  and  marriage  of  Joan  Dawnaund,  a ward  of  complainant.  See  File  mi,  No.  117. 

Cornwall. 

29  Peter  REYNELL  v.  William  CASTELL. 

Cottage  in  the  late  Duke  of  Suffolk’s  manor  of  Holbeton.  Mutilated.  Devon. 

30  Richard  REYNER,  yeoman,  v.  John  WYLSON,  clerk,  Katherine  his  wife,  and  George 
GABATUS  and  John  DAMMES,  husbandmen. 

Messuages,  cottages,  and  land  in  Darlton  late  of  Thomas  Reyner,  deceased,  father  of  complainant 
and  former  husband  of  the  said  Katherine.  Notts. 

31  REYNOLD  ap  John  ap  Madocke,  clerk,  v.  JOHN  ap  Henry  ap-  Howell. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  late  of  Ryce  Wyn,  deceased,  great -grandfather  of  complainant. 
Commission.  Flint. 

32  Robert  REYNOLDE,  clothier,  v.  . . . HARBOTTEL,  merchant. 

Loan  at  rates  of  from  20  to  60  per  cent.  Mutilated.  

33  John  REYNOLDS,  gentleman,  an  ordinary  marshal  of 
THOMAS  ap  Jevan  ap  Gruffydd  ap  David. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Trawsfynydd  and  Festiniog. 

34  RICE  ap  Owen  ap  Dackyn  of  Berwick  ( rectius  Berriew?)  v. 
of  Tyrynenche  (i.e.  Tyr-y-mynach  ?). 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid. 


the  Household,  v.  JOHN  and 

Merioneth. 
John  Gogh  DAVID  ap  Meredith 

Montgomery. 


35  RICHARD  ap  Griffin  ap  Ithell,  an  infant,  by  David  Edwards  his  guardian,  v.  ROBERT  ap 
David  ap  Griffith  ap  Robert  and  WILLIAM  his  son. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Allington,  Burton,  Gresford,  Brymbo,  Broughton  and  Wrexham  late  of 
William  ap  Madocke  ap  Llewelyn,  deceased,  great-uncle  of  complainant.  Denbigh. 

36-38  Anthony  RICHARDSON,  vicar  of  North  Shoebury,  v.  Henry  HENDY. 

Rent  of  money  and  com  payable  out  of  the  parsonage  whereof  defendant  is  farmer.  Answer 
wanting.  Essex. 

39-41  John  RICHARDSON,  merchant  of  the  staple  of  Calais,  v.  Laurence  SHARPE  of  South 
Kyme,  carpenter. 

Contract  to  build  a house  in  Conisby  like  the  guildhall  there,  which  defendant  says  he  could  not  do 
because  of  the  rise  in  the  price  of  victuals.  Lincoln. 

42  Lybeus  RICHARDSON  v.  Thomas  RICHARDSON  and  others. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  a pasture  in  [Toynton  All  Saints]  (File  1314,  No.  39).  Lincoln. 

43  William  ROBERSON  and  another  v.  Richard  BRAYE  of  Kennington. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  partly  paid.  Mutilated.  Kent. 

44  ROBERT  ap  Hugh,  clerk,  v.  Hugh  GOUGH,  clerk,  and  others. 

Parsonage  of  Newborough  whereof  the  said  Gough  was  deprived  for  marriage  ‘ and  for  other  evyll 
opynyons.’  Anglesea. 


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45  John  ROBERTES  v.  Edward  NICHOLSON  of  Market  [Deeping?],  yeoman. 

Money  promised  for  obtaining  a lease  of  the  manor  of  Langtoft  from  John  Fewter,  esquire.  Faded, 

Lincoln. 

46  Stephen  ROBERTES  v.  Percival  AUSTYN  of  Staplehurst. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Goudhurst,  late  of  Walter  Robertes,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 
Mutilated.  Kent. 

47  William  ROBERTES  of  London,  baker,  v.  WILLIAM  ap  David,  clerk,  and  HUGH  ap 
William. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Llanfairfechan,  late  of  [Robert]  ap  Hoell  ap  Tyder,  father  of  complainant. 
Damaged.  Carnarvon. 

48-52  Anthony  ROBERTSON  (Robenson)  of  Toft,  esquire,  v.  Stephen  SALMON  and  Richard 
HODGE,  executors  of  Rose  Tavernour,  deceased. 

Action  for  a debt  already  paid,  on  a bond  mislaid  by  John  Tavernour  of  Boston,  gentleman,  deceased, 
husband  of  the  said  Rose.  Lincoln. 

53  ROGER  ap  Ryce  v.  Evan  MEREDITH  alias  Blanneth  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Dyserth  late  of  William  ap  Ryce  of  Hereford,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Radnor. 

54-63  ROGER  ap  Owen  of  Southwark,  waterman,  v.  Rece  VAUGHAN  ap  Morgan,  DAVID  ap 
Jevan,  THOMAS  ap  David  ap  Jevan  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Mallaen  (in  Caeo  and  Cilycwm)  late  of  David  ap  Res  Griffyth,  deceased,  great- 
great-uncle  of  complainants.  Carmarthen. 

64  Agnes  ROGERS  v.  John  CARSWELL. 

Land  in  Ottery  St.  Mary  late  of  Robert  Rogers,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant.  Devon. 

65-68  Nicholas  ROKEWODE  v.  Richard  HEYDON,  esquire. 

Goods  ( schedule  annexed)  of  Sir  Humphrey  Style,  deceased,  whose  executors  both  parties  are. 
Mutilated.  2 answers.  

69-71  John  and  Thomas  ROLL  v.  William  ASCOUGH  and  Richard  his  son. 

Crown  lease  of  half  the  manor  of  Panton  to  John  Roll,  deceased,  father  of  complainants.  Lincoln. 

72  Thomas  ROMNEY  v.  Harry  BYRKEHEVED,  prothonotary  of  the  county  [of  Lancaster]. 
Office  of  deputy  to  defendants  promised  on  complainant’s  marriage  with  his  daughter.  Mutilated. 

[Lancaster]. 

73-75  Nicholas  ROOSE  (Rose,  Rosse)  v.  Walter  ROSE  his  nephew. 

Land  in  the  prebendal  manor  of  Alrewas.  Mutilated.  D.  XI,  32.  Stafford. 

76-77  Walter  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  ROSE  v.  Humphrey  COTTON,  farmer  of  the  said  manor, 
Nicholas  BURWEY  his  steward,  and  the  said  Nicholas  ROOSE 
Burgages  and  land  at  Sandford  in  Alrewas  and  a messuage  and  land  held  of  the  manor.  Stafford. 
78-79  William  ROSE  v.  John  SMYTHE  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Detention  of  a deed  of  feoffment  of  messuages  in  Thame  and  lands  elsewhere.  Oxford. 

80-81  Richard  ROSEWALL,  husbandman,  v.  Henry  PASCOW,  Simon  MATHEW,  and  others, 
inhabitants  of  St.  Ives. 

Appointment  of  complainant  to  collect  the  port-farm  of  St.  Ives  without  assessing  it  on  the  mariners 
of  the  town.  (Defendants  plead  that  certain  persons  undertook  to  pay.)  Cornwall. 

82  Thomas  ROUS  of  Henham,  esquire,  v.  John  BRAYE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Bradfield  belonging  to  complainant’s  manor  of  Hacheston. 

Suffolk. 

83-84  John  ROWLAND  of  Hove,  husbandman,  v.  George  his  elder  brother. 

Copyhold  land  and  goods  of  Alice  Hardam,  deceased,  mother  of  both  parties,  which  descend  to 
complainant  as  the  youngest  son.  Sussex. 

85  Henry  ROWPER  and  Elizabeth,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Symes,  v.  Joyce 
SYMES. 

Rent  of  a tenement  called  the  Whet  Sheff  in  Daventry  and  frame  of  timber  of  the  bequest  of  the 
said  Thomas.  Northampton. 

86-87  Thomas  RUMBOLD  of  Newport  [PagnelJJ,  co.  Bucks,  v,  John  PYE  and  Richard  ROBYNS, 
gentleman,  steward  of  the  manor  of  Cranfield. 

Timber  in  a close  in  the  said  manor  bought  of  Edmund  Pedder,  gentleman  Bedford. 

88  Stephen  RUSSELL,  yeoman,  v.  William  MORYN. 

Price  of  a colt  and  a cow.  

89-90  Guy  RYCE  and  others,  for  themselves  and  the  other  parishioners  of  Pamber,  v.  the  provost 
and  scholars  of  QUEEN’S  COLLEGE,  Oxford. 

Failure  to  maintain  service  in  the  priory  church  of  Pamber  as  required  by  the  Act  of  Parliament 
dissolving  the  priory  (of  Monk  Sherborne).  Hants. 

91-92  William  RYCHARDSON  and  others,  inhabitants  of  Caldecote,  v.  Robert  PECKE,  clerk  ol  the 
peace  for  the  county. 

Seizure  of  a chalice  and  extortion  of  money  for  the  Duke  of  Northumberland’s  rebellion. 

Cambridge. 

93-95  Thomas  RYCHE  of  Huntington  v.  Thomas  TUTTESHAM  and  Isabel  (Elizabeth)  his  wife, 
late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Bereworth  of  Hadlow,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  land  in  Linton  under  the  will  of  the  said  Bereworth  to  build  on  his 
lands  in  Tonbridge.  D.  XI,  26.  Kent. 


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96  William  RYCHERD  of  Constantine  v.  John  TRYSPRYSYN  and  Jane  PENKEVELL. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  at  Rosemerryn  in  Budock.  Cornwall. 

97  John  RYGMAYDEN,  esquire  v.  Alice  HARTELEY. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Cabus  belonging  to  complainant’s  manor  of  Woodacre  in  Garstang  (Wedacre), 
and  forfeited  for  receiving  ‘ inmakes  ’ there  (i.e.  a married  couple)  without  licence.  Lancaster. 

98-99  William  RYVE  (Reve),  Isabel  his  wife  and  Francis  their  son  v.  Richard  HARDEWYCHE. 
Land  of  the  manor  of  Westbury  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Hornour,  knight  (defendant  pleads  that  the 
matter  is  already  in  suit  in  this  court,  i.e.  File  1258,  No.  28,  and  in  the  King’s  and  Queen’s  Bench). 

Somerset. 


FILE  1380. 


1-3  John  SABYN  of  East  B[rent  ?],  husbandman  v.  John  EDGYLL. 

Gelding  entrusted  to  defendant  and  afterwards  damaged.  Somerset. 

4-6  William  SECOLL  v.  Robert  MARTEN  his  son-in-law. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Eynsham.  Oxford. 

7-10  William  SEDLEYE  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  BANDE,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  late  held  by  Thomas  Howe  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Corringham.  Essex. 

n-13  Thomas  SEGREY  of  Woburn,  pewterer,  v.  Richard  CRYMES,  citizen  and  haberdasher  of 
London. 

Interest  of  12  per  cent,  on  a loan  secured  on  leaseholds  in  Woburn.  Bedford. 

14  Thomas  SEKYNGTON  of  Coleshill  v.  John  HUNT  and  Michael  PURFREY,  esquire,  both  of 
the  Middle  Temple. 

Failure  to  make  an  award  whereto  complainant  is  bound  concerning  the  manor  of  Seckington  and 
a messuage  and  land  [in  Coton  ?].  See  Files  1161,  No.  n ; 1265,  No.  13.  Warwick,  Derby. 

15-17  Alexander  SEMER  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  v.  William  GERARD,  Richard  COMPTON,  and 
James  his  son. 

Detention  of  a bond  for  conveyance  of  tenements  in  Corton  and  Whitcombe  (in  Corton  Denham). 
Tenants  named.  Somerset. 


18-22  John  SEYMER  v.  Francis  ROLLESTON. 

Lands  in  Gresley.  Damaged.  Derby. 

23  Henry  SHELLEY  and  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Richard  Sackvyle,  esquire,  v.  John 
LEEDES,  esquire. 

Manor  of  Chipstead,  advowson  of  the  church  and  messuage  and  land  in  Caterham.  Surrey. 

24-26  George  SHERE  v.  William  CRUCE. 

House  and  land  called  Tofton  (i.e.  Tatson  ?)  in  Bridgerule.  Devon. 

27-28  Hugh  SHERPE  of  Plumpton  husbandman,  v.  John  HOMES  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Binstead  late  of  Henry  Sherpe,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant  (Joan, 
wife  of  the  said  John  Howes  joins  in  the  answer,  which  is  mutilated).  Sussex. 

29  Thomas  SKRYMPSHER  v.  John  SKRYMPSHER,  esquire,  his  eldest  brother. 

Refusal  to  make  assurance  of  a rent  in  the  manor  of  Meer  and  lands  there  and  in  Forton,  Aqualate, 
Sutton  and  Warton,  late  of  Thomas  Skrympshyre,  deceased,  father  of  both  parties.  See  D.  XIII, 
26,  and  File  1268,  No.  26.  Stafford. 

30-32  John  SKULLARDE  of  Andover,  yeoman  v.  John  SKULLARDE  the  younger. 

Alienation  of  lands  in  Chute  and  Vernhams  Dean  by  Thomas  Skullarde,  deceased,  uncle  and 
guardian  of  complainant  and  father  of  defendant.  Wilts,  Hants. 

33-35  J°hn  SKYNNER  v.  William  COLLYN  the  elder  and  William  COLLYN  the  younger. 

Land  in  Hemyock  late  of  Hamond  Cropjoy,  deceased  cousin  of  complainant.  Pedigree  given. 

Devon. 

36  John  SLEDDE  and  Charles  HOSKYNS,  citizens  and  merchant  tailors  of  London,  v.  John 
BUTTERALL,  executor  of  John  Allen  of  Stamford,  merchant. 

Debt  for  goods  (described,  including  six  yards  of  ‘ fustyan  in  apes  ’).  London,  Lincoln. 

37-38  Edward  SLEGGE,  gentleman,  v.  William  ANNE,  esquire. 

Land  formerly  of  the  fraternity  of  Aylesbury,  between  Walton  bridge  and  the  common  ditch  there. 
D.  XI,  12.  Dismissed  because  in  suit  at  common  law.  Buckingham. 

39  Hugh  SLOLYGHE  v.  [John  CHICHESTER,  esquire]. 

Land  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Chichester  in  the  manor  of  Sherwill.  Damaged.  Devon. 

40-43.  Roger  SMALE,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  William  Peers,  clerk,  v.  William  WYNE  of  Queen- 
Camel,  husbandman,  and  Alice  his  wife. 

Money,  said  to  be  ‘ a lace  (lasce)  and  two  angle  nobles  bowed  about  the  same,’  entrusted  to  the  said 
Alice.  Somerset. 

44-45  Gilbert  SMYTHE,  gentleman,  v.  Alice  late  the  wife  of  John  AWELD  of  Leckhampstead  and 
Thomas  his  son. 

Loan  to  the  said  John,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  Buckingham. 

46  Ambrose  SOMER  v.  Hugh  MARE  and  Nicholas  (sic)  his  wife. 

Tenements  in  the  manor  of  Ilfracombe  of  the  demise  of  Henry  [Gray],  duke  of  Suffolk.  Devon. 
47-49  John  SOWTER  v.  Thomas  TURNER. 

Destruction  of  seals  of  a bond  for  a debt  of  Thomas  Welles  (Walles).  [Berks  or  Suffolk.] 


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50  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  SPEGHT,  v Humphrey  BENTLEY,  surveyor  to 
Lady  Tailboyes. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  East  and  West  Retford,  Cotham,  Welham  [in  Clarborough]  and  Moorgate 
[in  North  Retford]  of  the  demise  of  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Christopher  Wymbisshe,  esquire. 

Notts. 

51-54  George,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  SPEKE,  knight,  v.  Anne  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Sir  Thomas, 
and  Christopher  DODYNGTON,  esquire. 

Exchange  between  complainant  and  the  said  Lady  Anne,  for  the  purpose  of  his  marriage  settlement, 
of  lands  in  the  manors  of  White  Lackington,  Atherstone  in  White  Lackington  (Athelardeston), 
East  Dowlish,  and  East  Wonford.  Somerset,  Dorset,  Devon! 

55—56  John  SPENCER,  esquire,  v.  Richard  LYON  and  William  TAYLOUR. 

Trespasses  on  messuages  and  lands  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Worstead  during  Ket’s  rebellion  and 
afterwards.  Norfolk. 

57-58  Robert,  great  grandson  and  heir  of  Robert  STABULL,  v.  Humphrey  QUERNEBY,  mayor 
of  Nottingham. 

Land  in  the  woman’s  market  at  the  east  end  of  the  flesh-shambles,  Nottingham,  claimed  by  defendant 
in  right  of  the  town.  See  File  1468,  No:  50.  Notts. 

59-60  Robert  STANNEWEY  and  Thomas  KNEVETT,  churchwardens  ol  St.  Sepulchre’s 
‘ commonly  called  the  rounde  paryshe,’  v.  James  FLETCHER,  alderman  of  Cambridge. 
Seizure  of  plate,  vestments  and  books  of  the  church  ( described ),  and  overcharge  for  repairs.  Answer 
and  replication  wanting.  Cambridge. 

61-63  Henry  STAVELEY,  husband  of  Mary,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Cosyn,  v. 
Richard  BLACKWALL,  husband  of  Alice,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Prest. 
Under-lease  by  the  said  Prest  of  meadow  in  Clerkenwell,  formerly  of  the  Hospitallers.  D.  XIII,  56. 

Middlesex. 

64-66  William  STODARDE,  clerk,  v.  William  WYLLOTT  and  others,  tenants-at-will  of  Robert 
Stodarde,  a miner. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Horley  late  of  Thomas  Stodarde,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  See 
File  1383,  No.  49.  Surrey. 

67  Thomas  STOURMER  v.  William  HEMYNGTON. 

Moiety  of  lands  in  Westmourdon.  Damaged.  ? 

68  Thomas  STRADLYNGE  of  London,  knight,  v.  William  AVAN. 

Distresses  on  land  in  Avan  during  complainant’s  imprisonment  in  the  Tower  by  command  of  the 
late  Duke  of  Northumberland.  Glamorgan. 

69  William  STRONGE  v.  Richard  PERSONS  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Lease  of  land  in  Stogursey  secretly  obtained  by  William  Stronge,  deceased,  father  of  complainant 
and  husband  of  the  said  Agnes.  Somerset. 

70-72  The  same  v.  John  POLE  and  Robert  MORE. 

Suppression  of  a demise  of  the  messuage  of  Faringdon  in  Stogursey  made  by  the  said  William  the 
father.  Somerset. 


FILE  1381. 

1-2  William  SAKEVYLE  of  Dorking,  esquire,  one  of  the  servers  of  the  Queen’s  . . . board, 

v.  DAVID  ap  Evan,  Jevan  DAVID  ap  Gytto,  and  others. 

‘ Comorth  ’ payable  in  the  manor  of  Llanll  . . . Faded.  . Cardigan. 

3-5  John  SAMER  of  Downham,  husbandman,  v.  John  WYNDELL  of  Cranham,  husbandman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ramsden  Crays  late  of  William  Samer,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Essex. 

6-8  John  son  and  heir  of  Robert  SANDER,  by  Robert  Ede  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  his  mother 
and  guardian,  v.  John  SANDER. 

Land  in  Lopham  of  the  gift  of  John  Sander,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Robert  and  of  defendant. 

Norfolk. 

9-12  Francis  SAUNDERS  of  Wantisden,  co.  Suffolk,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  Saunders,  citizen 
and  draper  of  London,  v.  Katherine  (Bridget)  late  the  wife  of  Richard  WYGMORE, 
gentleman. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Mark  Lane.  Replication  wanting.  See  File  1315,  No.  7.  London. 

13  William  SAUNDERS,  late  of  Kibworth,  gentleman,  v.  Henry  SACHEVERELL. 

Lease  of  the  manor  of  Saddington  pledged  to  complainant  after  its  expiration.  Leeds. 

14  Anthony  SAUNDERSON  of  Harledon  v.  William  ALLYNSON  and  others. 

Tenement  called  ‘ Croslak  ’ in  Fryslyngton  (Frylyngton)  obtained  of  William  Ligh  in  exchange  for 

another  in  dispute  in  this  court.  ? 

15-16  Jane  SAYNT  JOHN,  late  the  wife  of  Humphrey  Tyrrell,  esquire,  v.  Alexander  SAYNT 
JOHN,  esquire,  her  husband,  and  George  TYRRELL  her  son. 

Lands  and  goods  owned  by  complainant  before  her  marriage.  

17  Robert  SAYNTQUYNTYNE  and  Jane  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Ralph  Burton,  v.  Roger 
BURTON,  son  of  the  said  Ralph  and  others. 

Grange  and  lands  in  Pickering  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and  convent  of  Rievaulx.  York. 


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18  The  same  v.  Christopher  HORSSER  and  others. 

Do.  York. 

19  The  same  v.  Hugh  WYDDE  and  others. 

Do.  York. 

20-22  William  SAYVELL  of  Halifax,  mercer,  v.  Maurice  (Morysen)  de  MARINE,  merchant  stranger 
of  London. 

Action  for  a debt  satisfied  by  a bond  of  Henry  Falowfeld  of  London,  merchant.  York,  London. 
23-25  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Sylvester  SEDBORROWE,  by  William  Arrondell  his  ‘ prichyn  amye,’ 
v.  Bartholomew  STAVELEY,  gentleman,  his  uncle. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Minehead  (Mynete),  Culbone,  Porlock  and 
Brushford.  See  File  1270,  No.  18.  Somerset. 


26-27  Ralph  SEGERS(T)ON  of  Liverpool,  merchant,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON,  and  Dorothy, 
late  the  wife  of  Walter  YONGE  of  London,  merchant  tailor,  and  others,  his  executors. 
Action  for  a debt  for  cloth  partly  paid  by  John  Parker,  master  of  the  Rolls  in  Ireland.  Certiorari  and 
subpoena.  London,  Lancaster. 

28-30  Ellis  SERLE  of  Combe  Raleigh,  husbandman,  v.  John  SERLE. 

Refusal  to  complete  an  under-lease  of  land  in  Wulferchurche  ( i.e . Wolford  in  Dunkeswell  ?),  held  of 
the  manor  of  Bower  Hayes,  and  of  common  of  pasture  on  Wulferchurche  and  Dunkeswell  downs. 

Devon. 

31  William,  son  and  heir  of  John  SEWALL,  v.  Edmund  FREND. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Boughton,  Holme  and  Thorpland.  Norfolk. 

32-33  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  SEXTEN,  and  Robert  WALLSHE  his  tenant,  v.  John 
WYSEMAN. 

Lands  [described)  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Maplestead,  forfeited  by  the  verdict  of  a jury  not  all 
of  the  homage.  Essex. 

34  William  SHAWE  and  Philippa,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Pengelly,  v.  John 
[CARMYNOW,  esquire.] 

Rent  assigned  by  the  Council  of  the  West  in  lieu  of  dower  to  Katherine,  late  the  wife  of  John 
Pengelly,  and  mother  of  the  said  John.  Mutilated.  Cornwall. 

35X57  Robert  and  William  SHEPARDE  v.  John  STRELLEY  (Sturley,  Stirley)  alias  Bowyer. 

Tithe  barn  and  tithe  com  of  Stratforth  [i.e.  Startforth)  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and  convent  of 
Egglestone.  Mutilated.  D.  XIV,  49.  See  Files  1158,  No.  61;  1267,  No.  50.  [York.] 

38-43  John  SHERE  v.  Ralph  HORTOPPE,  clerk,  and  others. 

Seizure  of  goods  [schedule  in  duplicate)  at  complainant’s  house  at  Bridgerule,  on  the  ground  of  his 
conviction  of  felony.  Devon. 

44  John  SHORTE  of  Lancras  v.  Thomas  JENKYNS. 

Detention  of  herrings  shipped  on  complainant’s  behalf  from  Carlingford  (Cardyngford)  to  St.  Ives. 

Cornwall. 


45-48  George  SKYRROWE,  vicar  of  Harmston  (Armeston),  v.  Thomas  MYDDYLBROKE,  husband- 
man, and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Harmston  belonging  to  complainant’s  glebe.  Lincoln. 

49-51  Thomas  SMYTH  and  others  [named).,  with  all  the  inhabitants  of  Waterfall,  and  Humphry 
GOLDE,  Richard  FELTEHOUSE,  and  others  [named),  with  all  the  inhabitants  of  Grindon, 
v.  Edward  ASTON,  knight. 

Rights  of  common  on  Morridge  in  defendant’s  lordship  of  Bradnop  (in  Leek).  Stafford. 

52-53  Thomas  SMYTHE  of  Campden,  esquire,  and  Catherine,  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife 
of  Robert  Wynter,  esquire,  v.  Richard  WYLDE. 

Forgery  of  a deed  in  the  name  of  the  said  Robert.  Damaged.  [Glouc.]  Worc. 

54-56  William  SMYTHE,  husbandman,  and  Ellen  (Helen),  his  wife,  v.  Humphrey  (H)ORTON,  vicar 
of  Marston,  and  others. 

Rooms  in  the  vicarage  of  Marston  and  houses  of  the  demise  of  William  Wayn,  late  vicar.  Derby. 

57-60  Thomas  SNOWE,  yeoman,  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  Herbert  FYNCHE  of  Sanders  [i.e. 
Sandhurst?)  co.  Kent,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a barn  and  land  in  Hailsham.  Sussex. 

61  Edmund  SOMERSETT  and  others  v.  William  HORSEY,  esquire,  and  Bartholomew 
HORSEY. 

Enclosure,  occupation  of  land  10  ‘ goodes  ’ in  length  and  6 feet  .in  breadth,  and  other  trespasses  at 

Marbin  in  the  Queen’s  manor  of  South  Damerham.  Supplicavit  Wilts. 


62  Thomas  SONDFORD  of  London  v.  John  and  Elizabeth  BAUGHE  and  William  HIBINE. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Edgton,  late  of  Richard  Sondford  of  the  Lee,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainant.  Salop. 

63-65  Nicholas  SOUTHCOTT  of  London,  mercer,  and  Ellen,  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  John 
Copland,  v.  Agnes  FLEMYNG,  Robert  RAWSON,  Joan  his  wife,  Richard  WENTWORTH, 
Alice  his  wife,  Thomas  ELLES,  and  Thomasyn  his  wife. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Crofton,  Hardwick,  Wragby,  Folby,  Sharleston,  Hartshead,  Quarnby  in 
Lindley  (Wherneby),  North  Elland,  Pontefract,  Wakefield,  Sandall,  Barsland  [i.e.  Barkisland), 
West  Hardwick  and  Bankrode,  bought  of  John  Flemmyng,  gentleman,  deceased,  husband  of  the 
said  Agnes,  and  father  of  the  said  Joan,  Alice  and  Thomasyn.  York. 

66-67  John  SOWTER  of  Derby,  plumber,  and  Agnes,  his  wife,  v.  Elizabeth  STAFFORD  and  Alice 
her  daughter,  wife  of  John  GRENEWAYE. 

Close  in  Hanbury,  late  of  Thomas  Fynymore,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Agnes. 


Stafford. 


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68  Thomas  SOWTHERNE,  treasurer  of  Exeter  cathedral  and  vicar  of  Cornwood,  v.  Walter 
HELE,  gentleman. 

Rent  of  houses  in  Cornwood.  Devon 

69  Thomas  SPELMAN  v.  Joan  DERLYNG. 

Share  of  a messuage  and  lands  in  Little  Chart,  Sutton  Valence,  Harden,  Staplehurst,  Boughton 
Monchelsea,  and  Langley,  late  of  John  Mascall  of  Chart,  deceased.  Pedigrees  given.  D.  XIV,  13. 

Kent. 

70  Thomas  SPROTTE  and  Laurence,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Loye  Rolentyne,  and 

daughter  and  heir  of  the  said  Loye,  v.  John  HEFTER,  bailiff  of  the  court  of  Mark  and  Ove 
and  John  ARDEN. 

Frivolous  suit  to  hinder  process  in  an  action  in  this  court.  Faded.  Calais 

71-74  John  STARKEY  of  London,  mercer,  v.  Augustine  HYNDE  alderman  of  London,  John 
LOVYS,  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  of  the  said  Augustine. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  All  Hallows,  Lombard  Street,  and  Stepney,  late  of  Thomas  Starkey,  deceased 
brother  of  complainant  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Joan.  Middlesex' 

75-77  Hugh  STARKYE,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  HOLCROFTE,  knight. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Woodford,  bought  of  John  Warde  of  Capesthorn.  Chester. 

78  William  STEPHENSON,  Richard  LAPLOVE,  and  Agnes,  his  wife,  mother  and  guardian 
of  the  said  William,  v.  Christopher  HORDERN. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Fulford,  late  of  John  Stephenson,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  William. 

Stafford. 

79-81  Joan  STEVYNS  of  Burthopp  (i.e.  Burderop  ?),  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Stevyns,  and  Thomas 
STEVYNS  of  Baydon,  v.  John  WALDRON  of  Little  Hinton,  husbandman. 

Action  on  a bond  given  on  behalf  of  Richard  Edwardes  for  price  of  sheep,  of  which  complainants  are 
prepared  to  pay  the  balance.  Wilts. 

82-84  John  STOKDALE  of  Foston,  yeoman,  v.  Henry  VERNON,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  Henry 
Vernon,  knight. 

Money  and  a tenement  in  Sudbury,  promised  on  taking  service  with  defendant.  Derby. 

85-87  Thomas  STUKELEY  and  John  FORDE,  gentlemen,  v.  John  WYLKOCKES,  keeper  of 
the  bishop’s  palace  at  Exeter. 

Detention  of  court-rolls  of  the  manor  of  Ashburton,  demised  to  complainants  with  the  borough  by 
John,  late  bishop  of  Exeter.  Devon. 

88  Robert  SUTTELL  of  London  v.  John  JEFFEREY. 

Cattle  of  the  bequest  of  Anthony  Suttell.  London. 

89-91  John  SWETYNG  of  London,  yeoman,  v.  Miles,  nephew  and  heir  of  Robert  WARTON  and 
Thomas  BOWMAN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Micklegate  in  Selby,  of  the  grant  of  Jane,  daughter  of 
the  said  Robert.  York. 

92  Robert  SWYFTE  of  Rotherham,  brother  and  heir  of  Alexander  Swyfte  v Edmund 
HOLMES  of  Retford. 

Money  and  goods  entrusted  to  defendant  by  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Alexander. 

York,  Notts. 


FILE  1382. 

I Agnes  SANTAWBYN,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Megges,  esquire  v George 
AUSTEN. 

Chests  of  cypress  and  other  goods  lent  to  Alice  Golson,  who  died  in  defendant’s  house.  

2-4  Jam^s  SAULTORNE  (Salthorne)  v.  William  BAGELHOLE  (Bagelhale,  Bagenhalle). 

Exchange  of  a steer  for  another  which  proved  to  be  the  property  of  Henry  Bonde  (Bande,  Bounde). 

[Cornwall  ?] 

5-6  Andrew  and  Giles,  sons  of  Margaret  SAYNTTABIN,  deceased,  and  administrators  of  her 
goods,  v.  John  SAYNTTABIN,  their  elder  brother. 

Seizure  of  the  said  goods  at  Parracombe.  Devon. 

7 WILLIAM  SA  . . . of  Ly[don  ?]hall,  gentleman,  v.  John  ALCOK  and  Henry 

CHESSHER. 

Land  in  Admaston  (in  Wrockwardine).  Faded.  Salop. 

8-9  Thomas  SELWOODE  of  Chard,  merchant,  v.  John  MORRYCE. 

Action  for  cloth  bought  in  partnership  with  complainant  by  John  Morryce,  deceased,  son  of  defendant. 

Somerset. 

10  Henry  SERLE  of  Histon,  gentleman,  v.  William  PEPES,  Eleanor,  his  wife,  and  Thomas 
PYTCHARD. 

Lands  ( described ) in  Trumpington,  late  of  Alice  Askynne,  deceased,  complainant’s  aunt.  Continued 
in  File  1473,  No.  18.  Cambridge. 

II  John  SEYGER  of  Wymondham,  yeoman,  v.  Robert  KENSEY,  yeoman. 

Land  in  Wichlewood,  late  of  John  Seyger,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Norfolk. 

12  The  same  v.  Henry  SYMONDES. 

Delivery  of  a bond  entrusted  to  him  for  a debt  of  the  said  Kensey. 


Norfolk. 


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13-17  Thomas  SEYNTON  v.  James  BOX,  clerk,  and  Thomas  PALMER. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Easthorpe  (in  Southwell)  late  held  of  the  manor  of  Southwell  by  Agnes  Barrye 
(Barra),  deceased,  cousin  of  complainant.  Notts. 

18-21  John  SKERNE  v.  Margaret,  William  and  Thomas  HUSSEY. 

Houses  called  Downeland  and  Ham  with  other  houses  and  lands  in  Kingston-upon-Thames  and 
tenements  in  St.  George  Street,  Southwark,  St.  Sepulchre’s  without  Newgate,  and  Skerne  late  of 
Swythen  Skerne,  deceased,  husband  of  the  said  Margaret  and  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Surrey,  London,  York. 

22-24  Henry  SKOTT,  vicar  of  Swanboume,  v.  William  CURLE. 

Lease  of  complainant’s  vicarage  made  under  a false  date  by  Edmund  Cowper,  late  vicar,  deprived 
for  marriage.  Buckingham. 

25-28  Edward  SLEGGE  v.  John  RUFFE,  Robert  RAYE,  and  Thomas  WOLFE. 

Undue  influence  in  obtaining  a purchase  of  Crown  lands  in  Girton  and  St.  Giles’s,  Cambridge. 

Cambridge. 


1 John  son  of  John  SLEPE  v.  Thomas  LYTLETON,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a tenement  in  St.  Winnow.  Cornwall. 

1 Henry  SLYFORDE,  esquire,  v.  James  HARRINGTON,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  John 
Harrington,  knight,  and  others. 

Mansion-house  of  Pinchbeck  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Sir  John  and  office  of  bailiff  of  the  manor, 
of  his  bequest.  Lincoln. 

Hugh  SMITH  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  CADWALADER  ap  Rece. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  in  Edge.  Salop. 


Edward  SMYTH,  husbandman,  executor  of  William  Watson,  v.  John  FENNE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Halton  bought  of  defendant.  Lincoln. 

; John  SMYTH  of  London,  parson  of  Merthyr  Tydfil,  v.  John  ap  Jevan  PHILLIPE. 

Rent  of  complainant’s  parsonage.  Glamorgan. 


Thomas  SMYTHE  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  of  debt  by  Richard  Hochon  to  hinder  complainant’s  recovery  of  houses  in  Coleman  Street 
and  part  of  a yard  in  the  Ball  Alley.  Certioriari.  Faded.  London. 

; Robert  SNELLING  of  D[orche  ?]ster  v.  Owen  REYNOLD  of  Melcomb  Regis. 

Burgage  in  [Dorchester?]  late  of  Richard  Snelling,  uncle  of  complainants,  and  Edith  his  wife  both 
deceased.  Mutilated.  Dorset. 


26-38  John  SPENLOF  v.  Thomas  son  and  heir  of  Richard  JOHNSON  and  others. 

Land  in  Trusthorpe  late  of  Thomas  Spenlof,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Lincoln. 


39-40  John  SPENSER  of  East  Bergholt,  co.  Suffolk,  clothier,  v.  William  TALBOT  and  John 
GOODALL,  executors  of  Thomas  Spenser  of  Louth,  draper,  his  father. 

Moiety  of  chattels  and  of  rents  of  leasehold  ( not  specified)  of  the  bequest  of  the  said  Thomas. 

Lincoln. 

41  Richard  STANSEFELD  of  Retford,  executor  of  John  Draper,  clerk,  v.  Gasyon  ULLYOTT 
of  Walkeringham,  yeoman. 

Colt  entrusted  to  defendant.  Notts. 


42-45  Walter  STAPLEHILL  of  Exeter,  gentleman,  v.  Raymond  NORLEGH  and  others. 

Action  for  warranty  of  a close  called  Chevelegh  Park  in  the  parish  of  Stalerton  ( i.e . Talaton  ?)  acquired 
of  John  Southcote  of  Bovey  Tracy,  esquire.  See  File  1268,  No.  66. 

46-52  Robert  STEPHYNS  alias  Weyver  of  Chulmleigh  v.  Henry  DULON  (Dulyn),  esquire  (gentle- 
man) and  Isabel  his  wife  late  the  wife  of  Richard  Bury,  esquire. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Dolton  held  of  defendants  manor  of  Halsdon.  Devon. 

53  Joan  late  the  wife  of  Richard  STOFORD  and  others  v.  Thomas  POMEREYE,  knight. 

Lands  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Parkham  of  the  demise  of  Giles  late  lord  Daubeney.  Devon. 

54-56  Thomas  STONARD  of  Ash  by  Sandwich  v.  Thomas  HOLLY  of  Sandwich. 

Action  on  a bond  for  delivery  of  a former  bond,  which  was  not  done  till  after  the  time  specified. 

Kent. 

27-58  George  STOWFORD  v.  John  TOSE  (Toose,  Towse),  grantee  to  uses,  and  Robert  FARRANT. 
Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Ottery  St.  Mary  acquired  of  John  Curham.  Devon. 

59-61  John,  son  of  William  STYLE  and  of  Elizabeth  his  wife,  both  deceased,  v.  Thomas  REDE, 
gentleman. 

Land  in  the  manor  of  Nether  Winchendon  late  of  the  abbot  and  convent  of  Notley.  D.  XI,  19. 

Buckingham. 

62-63  Harry  SWAYNE  of  Tiverton,  clothier,  v.  Richard  FRANKE  of  Cambridge,  draper. 

Insufficient  bond  for  balance  of  a debt  assigned  to  complainant  by  Harry  Averell  of  London,  draper. 


64-66  Humphrey  SWYNERTON,  esquire,  v.  Richard  STYCHE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  prebend  of  Hilton.  Stafford. 

67  John  SYMONDES,  master  of  the  hospital  of  St.  John  [the  Baptist,  Bath],  and  the  brethren 
and  sisters  thereof,  v.  Matthew  COLTHURST,  esquire,  and  Peter  BEAWSHING. 

Common  of  pasture  for  sheep  and  cattle  in  Lansdown  (Lemsdowne)  and  King’s  Mead,  both  in 
Walcote  held  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Barton.  Faded.  Somerset. 


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FILE  1383. 

1 Thomas  SALWEY  (?),  gentleman,  v.  Francis  BEDELL,  gentleman,  and  John  LEVESON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Cannock,  Stafford,  Hednesford,  Norton,  Saredon,  Salt,  Stretton, 
Whitgreave  and  elsewhere,  the  keepership  of  Cheslyn  Hay,  and  the  ‘ chymarge  ’ of  Cannock  formerly  of 
Humphrey  Salway.  Damaged.  D.  X,  63.  Stafford. 

2 John  SAUNDRYE,  clerk,  v.  Thomas  and  Richard  BOSSYNS. 

Action'in  the  stannary  court  of  Penwith  and  Kerrier  for  a debt  paid  to  Roger  Kympe  to  whom 
the  same  Thomas  was  ‘ given  ’ for  complicity  in  rebellion.  Cornwall. 

3 John  SAVELL,  vicar  of  Ather  (i.e.  Haydor?),  v.  Richard  BROKILLESBYE,  gentleman. 

Tithes.  Lincoln. 

4 Thomas  SCUDAMORE  v.  THOMAS  ap  John  ap  Hoell. 

Land  in  Llancillo  late  of  John  ap  Jenkin  Scudamore  father  of  complainant.  Hereford. 

5-8  The  same  v.  Richard  Thomas  Guillim  PHILIPP  of  Langua. 

Other  land  in  Llancillo  late  of  the  said  John.  Much  damaged.  Hereford. 

9 William  SHADWELL  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  William  REVE. 

Farm  [called]  Burbage  Savage  held  of  Edward  late  earl  of  Hertford  by  John  Reve,  deceased,  former 
husband  of  the  said  Joan  [and  father  of  defendant.]  Mutilated.  Wilts. 

10  Francis  SHAKERLEY,  gentleman,  v:  Richard  BRUER. 

Boundaries  of  land  in  Ditton.  Kent. 

11  Dennis  SHELDEN  v.  Henry  and  Hugh  SHELDEN. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Carlton,  Chelmorton  and  Mo[nyas]he  entailed  on  complainant  by  Hugh 
Shelden,  deceased,  father  of  all  parties.  Notts,  Derby. 

12-14  Humphrey  SHELLEY,  yeoman,  v.  John  SHELLEY,  William  FURNYFALL,  Alice  his  wife, 
late  the  wife  of  Robert  Shelley,  Thomas  ASBURY  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Aston  by  Stone  bought  of  Robert  Darknall  of  London,  esquire.  See  File  1064, 
No.  18.  Stafford. 

15-16  John  SHELLEY,  son  of  the  said  Robert,  v.  the  said  ASBURY. 

Detention  of  a lease  made  by  the  late  prior  of  Stone  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Aston.  Stafford. 
17  William  SHEMAN,  Ellen  his  wife,  Robert  CRISPE  and  Agnes  his  wife,  v.  Humphrey 
COMBERFORD  of  Comberford  (in  Wigginton),  esquire. 

Meadow  in  Wigginton  late  of  Thomas  Drake,  deceased  grandfather  of  the  female  complainants. 

Stafford. 

18-21  Thomas  SKEVYNGTON,  gentleman  v.  William  SKEVYNGTON. 

Messuages,  cottages  and  lands  in  Gumley,  Foxton,  Lawton,  Lubbenham,  Kilby,  Great  Bowdon, 
Illstone  (Ilverston),  and  Ratby  late  of  William  Skevyngton,  knight,  deceased,  father  of  complainant 
and  grandfather  of  defendant.  Leicester. 

22  [Thomas  SMITH*,  knight,]  and  Dame  Philippa  his  wife  late  the  wife  of  John  Hampden, 
knight,  v.  John  HAMPDEN  of  Kimble,  gentleman. 

Site  of  the  manor  of  Great  Hampden  promised  to  the  said  Dame  Philippa  on  her  persuading  the  said 
Sir  John  to  entail  the  manor  on  defendant.  Mutilated.  Buckingham. 

23-25  William  SMITHE,  Margaret  his  wife  and  Elizabeth  CLEMETTES  (Clementes)  v.  David  ap 
JOHNES. 

Messuages  and  land  in  the  parish  (sic)  of  Latton  late  of  John  Evance,  deceased,  father  of  defendant 
and  grandfather  of  the  female  complainants.  Radnor. 

26  Roger  SMYTH,  husbandman,  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  PORTER,  knight. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Rodsley  held  by  ....  , deceased,  together  with  the  manors  of  Culland 

(in  Osleston),  Rodsley,  Osleston,  and  Winster,  and  messuages  and  lands  there  and  in  Westbroughton, 
Ostole,  Underwood  and  elsewhere.  Mutilated.  Derby. 

27-29  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  SMYTHE,  v.  Richard  SMYTHE. 

Messuage  and  lands  held  of  the  manor  of  Maplederwell.  Hants. 

30-32  William  SMYTHE  v.  John  GRYGGE  and  Cicely  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Ledford. 
Sheep  entrusted  to  the  said  Ledford  by  Rabridge  Coper,  widow,  for  delivery  to  John  Smythe,  since 

deceased,  brother  of  complainant,  at  the  end  of  his  apprenticeship.  

33-38  William  SMYTHE  alias  Fowller,  Robert  GOODALE  alias  Smythe,  Agnes  WALWYNE  and 
others  v.  Thomas  PARRY,  serjeant  cofferer  to  the  Princess  Elizabeth,  and  Henry  WYLCOTE 
his  servant. 

Tenement  in  the  Princess’s  manor  of  Shitlington.  Bedford. 

39-43  John  SNELSON  of  London  v.  Richard  BOSTOKE,  Joes  his  wife,  Thomas  STANLEY,  esquire, 
and  others. 

‘ Wichehouses  ’ in  Middlewich  and  messuages  there  and  in  Burwardsley  (Bursley)  late  of  Hugh 
Snelson,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  and  husband  of  the  said  Joes.  Chester. 

44-47  Henry  STANDYSHE  v.  Thomas  STANDYSSHE,  clerk. 

Grant  by  William  Standysshe,  gentleman,  since  deceased,  of  the  reversion  of  land  in  his  manor  of 
Galdon  (i.e.  Walton  ?)  in  succession  to  John  Zelocke.  Somerset. 

48  John  STEPHENS  v.  Robert  ROBOTHAM,  gentleman,  and  Grace  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of 
Robert  Bull,  and  administratrix  of  his  goods. 

Decree  obtained  in  this  court,  against  which  complainant  proposes  to  appeal  by  citing  his  former 
co-defendants  as  witnesses.  See  File  1314,  No.  47.  London. 


* See  Lipscomb’s  Buckinghamshire,  II,  233- 


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49-51  Robert  son  of  John  STODARD  v.  William  STODARD,  clerk,  and  John  GYLMAN, 
gentleman. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Horley  and  the  parish  of  Christ  Church  (i.e.  late  Grey  Friars)  of  the  grant  of 
Joan  Watson,  mother  of  the  said  William.  See  File  1380,  No.  64.  Surrey,  London. 

52  The  said  William  v.  Richard  MORFYN  and  Thomas  ELLYS. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Horley  of  the  grant  of  the  said  Joan.  Surrey. 
53-58  William  STOKES  v.  Anne  SOMERSALL  and  Richard  JOHNSON. 

Lands,  rent  and  messuages  in  South  Croxton  and  Walton-on-the-Wold  ( tenants  named)  late  of  John 
Malorie.  Rival  pedigrees  given.  Leicester. 

59  The  churchwardens  of  STONE  v.  William  CROMPTON  of  London,  merchant. 

Destruction  of  the  parish  church  of  Stone,  whereof  defendants  had  obtained  a lease.  Mutilated. 

Stafford. 

60-63  Roger  STRATTON  ana  others  {named),  husbandman,  for  themselves,  and  all  the  inhabitants 
of  Houghton  Conquest,  v.  Joan  CONQUEST. 

Seizure  by  Edmund  Conquest,  esquire,  late  the  husband  of  defendant,  of  lands  conveyed  for  the 
relief  of  the  charges  of  the  town,  and  embezzlement  of  church  goods,  money  raised  for  the  ' furniture  ’ 
of  soldiers,  etc.  Bedford. 

64-68  James  STREATE  v.  Thomas  HANNYNGE. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Attysborowe  demised  by  Marmaduke  Mauncell,  esquire,  to  John  Streate, 
deceased,  father  of  the  said  James,  whose  widow  married  defendant.  Somerset. 

69-73  John  SUMNER  v.  John  MOUNTSTEVYN,  servant  to  John,  bishop  of  Peterborough. 

Building  a windmill  on  the  manor  of  Werrington  (Wethyngton)  of  the  demise  of  John,  bishop  of 
Peterborough.  Northampton. 

74-75  William  SYMONDES  of  Datchworth  (Thatchforthe)  co.  Herts,  yeoman,  administrator  of 
the  goods  of  Christopher  Symondes  of  Ruston,  clerk,  his  brother,  deceased,  v.  Reynold  LEE 
and  Robert  GOWCHE  (Gowge,  Googe),  esquires. 

Goods  of  the  said  Christopher,  said  by  the  said  Lee  to  have  been  distrained  for  Crown  rent  and 
tithes  in  Fiskerton.  Notts. 

76  Henry  SYSSARSON  of  London,  cordwainer,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Christopher 
ASSHTON  of  Fyfield. 

Price  of  shoes  and  other  goods  bought  of  Richard  Bartram  of  London,  cordwainer,  former  husband 
of  the  said  Elizabeth.  London,  Berks. 

77  Henry  S ...  of  Bristol,  skinner,  v.  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John 
WILLIAMS  of  Portbury  ( ?)  mariner. 

Debt  of  the  said  John  for  cloth.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 


FILE  1384. 

1 John  SADLER  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  William  SWANYKE,  clerk,  and  John  SWANYKE 

of  Whitchurch,  co.  Salop,  yeoman. 

Messuages  and  land  at  Swanwick  in  Norbury  (Swanyke)  late  of  Ralph  Swaynyke,  deceased,  father 
of  the  said  Margaret.  Chester. 

2-4  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  SALTE  v.  Anne  (Agnes),  late  the  wife  of  John  WEBBE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  the  manor  of  Yoxall  and  packing  a jury.  Stafford. 

5 John  SALYSBURY  v.  John  SMYTH,  mayor  of  Barnstaple,  and  the  bailiffs  and  burgesses  of 

BARNSTAPLE. 

Action  by  the  said  Smyth  in  his  own  court  on  a contract  for  transport  of  goods  from  abroad. 
Certiorari.  Devon. 

0-8  Alexander  and  William,  sons  and  executors  of  William  SAMER  (Seimer,  Seymer)  v.  John 
SCOTTE  of  Gravesend,  woodmonger. 

Lands  in  East  Hanningfield  pledged  for  a debt  of  deceased.  Essex. 

9 Francis  SAMWELL  of  Northampton,  gentleman,  v.  John  HORPOLE  his  tenant. 

Repairs  of  a water-mill  in  the  Abbot’s  Meadow  at  Duston  held  by  complainant  on  lease  of  the  Crown. 

Northampton. 

10-12  Henry  SANDYFFORDE  of  Bristol,  skinner,  v.  Thomas  CRICKLAND. 

Refusal  to  carry  out  a composition  for  complainant’s  debt,  awarded  by  commissioners  in  bankruptcy. 

Somerset. 

13  Robert  SAUNDERSON,  executor  of  Richard  Norres,  clerk,  v.  Robert  CAULTON  and 
Thomas  BOLT,  clerk. 

Presentation  to  the  church  of  Cheadle  granted  by  the  master  and  scholars  of  Trinity  College, 
Cambridge,  to  the  said  Caulton  in  order  to  present  the  said  Norres’s  nominees.  Stafford. 

14-17  Richard  SCOTT  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  TOWNENDE. 

Messuage,  garden  and  orchard  in  Haxey  (Axhaye)  late  of  John  Pople,  deceased,  father  of  the  said 
Joan.  Lincoln. 

18  John  SELLYNG  v.  Richard  SELLYNG,  his  elder  brother. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Carlton  Colville,  the  deeds  whereof  were  obtained  from  Gregory  Payne  by 
threatening  to  bring  him  before  Robert  Kette,  the  captain  of  the  rebels.  Suffolk. 

19-21  John  SELYOCKE  of  Hasylboroughe  {i.e.  Hazlebadge  ?),  gentleman,  v.  Robert  SMYTH 
of  London,  gentleman. 

Failure  to  cancel  a bond  {sic)  given  jointly  to  Thomas  Dignham,  gentleman.  Derby,  London. 


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22  The  same  v.  Richard  WHETALL,  merchant  stapler  of  Calais. 

Usurious  bond.  Derby,  Calais. 

23-27  Thomas  SHERBROKE  v.  William  BERNARD,  son  and  heir  of  Joan  Wentworth. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  a messuage  in  Louth  ( File  1264,  No.  25).  See  also  File  1270,  No.  30.  D.  X,  47. 

Lincoln. 

28-29  William  SMETHER,  butcher,  v.  Thomas  STOFFOLD  (Stowal,  Stovall). 

Messuage  and  land  in  Cranley,  late  of  Richard  Smether,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Surrey. 

30  John  SMYTH  v.  John  SYBLES. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Ledbury.  Hereford. 

31  Robert  SMYTH  of  Derby,  pewterer,  v.  Humphrey  BENTLEY,  late  of  Derby,  gentleman. 

Delivery  of  deeds  and  bonds  and  conveyance  of  a tenement  in  Derby  by  defendant’s  advice. 
Mutilated.  Derby. 

32-34  Henry  SMYTHE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  FAYTHEFULL. 
Messuage  and  land  at  Frobury  in  Kingsclere,  late  of  Philip  Beynham,  deceased.  Pedigree  given. 

Hants. 

35-37  William  SMYTHE  v.  John  SMYTHE  of  Henley,  his  brother,  executor  of  Thomas  Smythe, 
a third  brother. 

Goods  given  to  complainant  by  the  said  Thomas  for  the  finding  of  Richard  and  Agnes  his  children. 
(Defendant  pleads  a verdict  at  nisi  prius,  delayed  by  Wyatt’s  rebellion).  Oxford. 

38-40  Edmund  SOME  of  King’s  Lynn,  merchant,  v.  Katharine,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  REYNER 
of  Peterborough,  merchant,  and  William  their  son. 

Price  of  1 amys  ’ iron  and  soap  sold  to  the  said  Robert,  whose  executors  defendants  are. 

Norfolk,  Northampton. 

41  Thomas  SOUTHERNE,  treasurer  of  Exeter  cathedral,  v.  Walter  STAPILHILL  (Stepelhill)  of 
Exeter,  gentleman. 

Compensation  promised  for  trespass  of Darte  and Geste  on  land  in  Ide.  Devon. 

42-45  Edward  SOWGATE,  husbandman,  son  of  Adam  Sowgate,  v.  Robert  SA(W)YERand  William 
FYNCHE,  husband  of  Jane,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Adam. 

Detention  of  deeds  entrusted  to  the  said  Robert  to  make  a five  years’  lease  of  a messuage  and  land 
in  Ospringe  to  the  said  William  and  Jane.  See  File  1268,  No.  44.  Kent. 

46-47  John  SPADARD  v.  Matthew  HENSTON  and  John  HORNBY. 

Lands  in  Honeybrook  (in  Wimborne  Minster),  Up-Wimborne,  and  Wimborne  Minster  formerly  of 
Robert  Spadard.  Mutilated.  (Defendants  plead  that  the  matter  is  in  suit  in  the  Court  of  Requests.) 

Dorset. 

48  Thomas  SPRYGGES  v.  Adam  STURGES. 

Messuage  called  the  Olde  Swanne  in  Market  Harborough  with  a garden  abutting  on  the  river 
Welland,  formerly  of  Henry  Man.  Leicester. 

49-51  Robert  son  and  heir  of  Hugh  STANFORD,  Richard  GRAFTON,  and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the 
wife  of  the  said  Hugh,  v.  the  dean  and  chapter  of  SALISBURY  and  Robert  ELYOT. their 
tenant. 

Messuages,  barns,  mills  and  land  in  Stratford-under-the-Castle,  late  of  William  Stampford,  deceased, 
father  of  the  said  Hugh.  D.  XIV,  32.  See  File  1184,  No.  51.  Wilts. 

52  Thomas  STANLEY,  lord  Monteagle  v.  Henry  SAVYLL,  knight. 

Rent  due  from  the  manor  of  Tankersley  to  that  of  Brierly.  Answer  in  File  1385,  No.  54.  York. 

53-55  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  James  STAVELEY,  citizen  and  vintner  of  London,  v.  Marcelyne 
HALES  of  Romford,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hornchurch  adjudged  to  Elizabeth  Gyfford  in  a previous  suit  ( File  992, 
No.  57).  Replication  wanting.  D.  IX,  25.  Essex. 

56-60  William  STEKE(S)  alias  Ewen,  a minor,  by  John  Shepherd,  gentleman  of  the  Queen’s  chapel 
and  Jane  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Steke,  his  guardians,  v.  John  GARDYNER, 
gentleman.  , 

The  same  v.  the  same  and  John  FITZ  and  Anne  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Gardyner 
and  mother  of  the  said  John. 

Nineteen  tenements  called  St.  Mary’s  Inn  (‘  Seynt  Mary  or  Syng  Mary  ’)  in  the  parish  of  St.  Clement 
Danes.  Middlesex. 

61-63  Philip,  son  and  heir  of  John  STEVYN(S)  and  of  Denise  his  wife,  sometime  Denise  Proutz,  v. 
Thomasyn,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Stevyn. 

Messuages  and  lands  at  Rippleside  and  elsewhere  in  Barking.  Essex. 

64  William  STOKES,  of  London,  minstrel,  v.  William  HIBBS,  husbandman. 

Cottage  and  land  in  [Courteenhall]  of  the  gift  of  William  Stokes,  father  of  complainant.  Mutilated. 

Northampton. 

William  STRAY  v.  Giles  NYCOLLES  and  Thomas  GREMYTT. 


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Worcester. 


Messuage  and  land  in  Bishampton. 

66-67  Ralph,  great-grandson  and  heir  of  Thomas  STUBBES  of  Butterton,  v.  William  MORETON 
and  Richard  his  son. 

Lands  in  Astbury  of  the  grant  of  Hugh  Egerton.  Chester. 

68  Robert  STYLE  of  Ash-Bocking  v.  Humphrey  PALMER,  clerk  to  one  of  the  Six  Clerks. 
Failure  to  enrol  a decree  in  an  action  against  Lionel  Talmache,  since  deceased  [File  1067,  No.  58.) 
Mutilated.  A decree  in  the  suit  in  question  is  enrolled  (D.  Ill,  10.).  Suffolk. 


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69-70  John  SWASHTON  v.  William  DAVYE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  White  Roding.  (Defendant  pleads  a decree  in  the  Court  of 
Requests.  See  Court  of  Requests  Proceedings,  XXII,  54.)  Essex. 


71  David  SYMPSON  v.  William  LATHAM  of  Sandon,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  William  Latham  of 
London,  goldsmith. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  the  manor  of  Beachampes  in  Wyck[ford]  and  Runwell.  D.  IX,  43. 

Essex. 


FILE  1385. 

I- 2  John  SADLER  of  Newbury,  husbandman,  v.  Gilbert  POWNSSEYE  of  Blandford  St.  Mary, 

butcher. 

Warranty  of  sheep.  Berks,  Dorset. 

3 William  SADOK  v.  Robert  DIGHTON,  clerk. 

Detention  of  bills  entrusted  to  complainant  by  James  Seller,  parson  of  Wath.  York. 

4 Richard  SAGE  and  Katherine  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Thomas  Rolffe,  v.  John  PAXON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Hatfield  Peverel.  Essex. 

3—7  Thomas  SAGE  v.  Polydore  WALKYNGES. 

Refusal  to  complete  a demise  of  a tenement  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Farrington.  Mutilated. 

Somerset. 

8 William  SALTER  v.  Thomasyn  late  the  wife  of  Robert  SALTER. 

Moiety  of  land  in  the  manor  of  Woodbeare  (in  Plymtree)  late  of  the  said  Robert.  Mutilated. 

Devon. 

9 John  SALYSBURYE  of  Grays  Inn,  servant  to  the  Earl  of  Pembroke,  v.  David  LLOYD  ap 
Nicholas  of  Pentrewide,  co.  Salop  and  RICHARD  ap  John  ap  Elys  of  Llandegla. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Creigiog  and  Creigioguwchllan  late  of  Robert  Salysbury,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Denbigh. 

10  Richard  SAMBACHE  v.  Anne,  late  the  wife  of COLTON,  and  formerly  of  Robert 

Catysbye. 

Action  on  a bill  for  a debt  already  paid  to  the  said  Catysbye.  Warwick. 

II- 15  Miles  SANDES,  clerk,  v.  Thomas  WHYTYNG  of  Bratoft,  yeoman,  and  Alice  his  wife. 

Coin  and  silver  articles  entrusted  to  defendants.  Answer  in  duplicate.  Lincoln. 

16-17  William  SARJEANT  v.  Audrey  RICHARD  and  John  HAMPDEN  esquire. 

‘ Leies  ’ of  meadow,  including  a ‘ hadley  ’ or  ‘ hadd  ’ (i.e.  headland?)  in  Kimblewick  and  arable 
there  and  in  Rounden  (all  in  Kimble).  Answer  wanting.  See  File  1264,  No.  15.  Buckingham. 

18  Henry  SAVELL,  knight,  v.  Robert  and  Nicholas  SAVELL. 

Detention  of  deeds.  [York?] 

19  John  SAWNDERS  and  Henry  COLYNS,  masters  and  wardens  of  the  butchers  of  Coventry, 
and  their  fellowship,  v.  John  EDWARDS,  butcher. 

Selling  meat  in  Coventry  outside  the  shambles,  and  refusal  to  join  the  said  lellowship.  Warwick.* 

20  Elizabeth  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  SCAMPTON  v.  Robert  FINLEY. 

Extortions  from  complainant  and  others  by  colour  of  a Crown  lease  of  lands  in  Thurmaston. 

Leicester. 

21  Richard  SELLERS  of  Baston,  co.  Derby,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Richard  and  William 
LEIGHE,  gentlemen. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Rothwell  and  Carlton.  York. 

22  Henry  SERLE  v.  Thomas  FYSHE. 

Conversion  of  the  goods  of  William  Boyer,  knight,  mayor  of  London,  deceased,  whose  executors 
both  parties  are,  and  action  concerning  the  manor  of  Hackney  Wick  (‘  Wyke  in  the  parishes  of 
Hackney  and  Shepneth  and  in  Leyghton’).  Middlesex,  Essex. 

23-24  John  SEYMOR,  esquire,  v.  Francis  ROLLESTON,  gentleman. 

Tenancy  of  the  priory  of  Gresley,  formerly  held  by  Henry  Cruche,  gentleman,  together  with  the 
rectory  and  lands  there  and  in  Castle  Gresley,  Linton,  Swathlingham  {i.e.  Swadlincote?),  Drakelow, 
Bowthorpe,  Oakthorpe,  Donase  {i.e.  Donisthorpe  ?)  and  Thorpe.  Derby. 

25  John  SHAKELFORD,  husbandman,  v.  Peter  PYNK. 

Tenements  held  of  Lord  Audley’s  manor  of  Bradley.  Hants. 

26  Ralph  SHAWE,  vicar  of  Brimpton,  v.  William  PENBROKE. 

Messuage  and  land  belonging  to  complainant’s  church  in  the  manor  of  Brimpton.  Berks, 

27  William  SHEPARD  of  Swinstead,  butcher,  son  of  Thomas  Shepard  of  Silkstone,  yeoman 
v.  Henry,  Richard  and  Elizabeth  SHEPARD,  executors  of  the  said  Thomas. 

Legacy  of  the  said  Thomas,  and  money  given  to  him  for  complainant  by  Isobel  Burton. 

Lincoln,  York. 

28^29  Richard  SHERWYN  of  Penkridge,  miller,  son  of  Edward  Sherwyn,  v.  David  CAWER- 
DYNE  (Carden),  gentleman. 

Land,  mill  and  fishery  in  Mavesyn  Ridware  of  the  demise  of  Robert  Cawerdyne,  esquire,  grandfather 
of  defendant.  Stafford. 

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30  Thomas  Burynton  and  Robert  Irland,  wardens  of  the  mercers,  goldsmiths,  and  ironmongers 
‘ under  one  gyld  and  fraternitye  ’ in  SHREWSBURY,  v.  John  MACKWORTH,  alderman 
of  Shrewsbury. 

Non-payment  of  rent  of  the  Mercers’  Hall  in  Shrewsbury,  distributable  to  almsmen  dwelling  in  the 
churchyard  of  St.  Chad,  and  breaking  up  the  doors  of  the  hall.  Salop, 

31  Dorothy  SLYGHT  v.  John  LAWRENCE. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  . . . ckforde.  Mutilated. 

32  William  SMARTE  the  younger,  son  and  heir  of  Eleanor  Gillet,  v.  Denise  PARSEMORE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Bradley  of  the  entail  of  Thomas  Hatche  and  others.  Devon. 

33  John  SMYTH  of  Marlborough  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  John  MONDY  of  Shalboum  and  others. 

Land  at  Stanmore  in  Beedon  of  the  bequest  of  William  Monday,  former  husband  of  the  said 
Elizabeth.  Berks. 

34-36  John  SMYTH,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  SMYTH,  labourer,  and  others. 

Lands  and  cottages  in  Horseheath  and  Shudy  Camps  late  of  John  Smyth,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Cambridge. 

37  Thomas  SMYTH,  yeoman,  and  others,  all  of  Caldecote,  v.  Robert  PECK  of  the  same,  clerk  of 
the  peace  for  the  county. 

Money  entrusted  for  the  Duke  of  Northumberland’s  rebellion.  Cambridge. 

38  Richard  SNEYDE  of  the  Inner  Temple  and  Alice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  George  Leche. 
v.  William  LECHE,  son  of  the  said  George. 

Refusal  to  account  for  goods  of  the  said  George,  whose  executors  are  the  said  Alice  and  William,  and 
wrongful  occupation  of  a shop  in  Northgate  Street,  Chester.  Chester. 

39-42  Thomas  SOOLE  (Sowle)  v.  Gregory  GOSE. 

Messuage  and  yard  in  Great  Yarmouth  late  of  Robert  Soole,  deceased  father  of  complainant. 

Norfolk. 

43-44  Richard  SPENCER,  citizen  and  fishmonger  of  London,  son  and  heir  of  William  Spencer. 
v.  Richard  WARDE  the  elder. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a shop,  garden  and  barn  [described)  in  Derby.  Derby 

45-46  Lancelot  SPERE  v.  William  his  eldest  brother. 

Land  late  held  of  the  manor  of  Netherhall  in  Stoke  by  Thomas  Spere,  deceased,  father  of  both 
parties,  complainant  being  heir  by  the  custom  of  the  manor  and  defendant  at  common  law. 

Suffolk. 

47-48  John  SPERLYNG  and  Richard  FARRANT  v.  Thomas  MISTERCHAMBERS. 

Information  of  an  assault  committed  on  Nicholas  Furnesse  of  Saltfleetby,  yeoman,  at  service  of  a 


subpoena  at  Louth.  Lincoln 

49-52  Edward  [STANLEY],  earl  of  Derby,  v.  John  NEWDEGATE,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  man^r  of  Colham  (in  Hillingdon).  Middlesex 

53  The  same  v.  John  NORTON,  esquire. 

Manors  of  Thirsk,  Kirkby,  Malzeard,  Wrote,  and  Burton-in-Lonsdale.  York, 

54  [Thomas  STANLEY]  lord  Monteagle,  v.  Sir  Henry  [SAVILE], 

(Continuation  of  File  1384,  No.  52).  Faded.  York 

55  William  STANLEY  of  Newark-upon-Trent,  draper,  v.  Peter  HUCKYT. 

Price  of  cloth.  Notts. 


56  Geoffrey  STARKY  of  Haykensall  ( i.e . Hackensall?)  co.  Lancaster,  gentleman,  son  of  John 
Starky,  v.  Lawrence  SMYTH,  knight. 

Messuages  ( described ),  gardens  and  rent  in  Chester  late  of  the  hospital  of  St.  John  the  Baptist. 

Chester 

57  William  STAMFORDE  of  Packington,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  LANE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Handsworth  acquired  of  Humphrey  Wyrleye  of 
Stafford,  deceased,  and  William  his  son.  Stafford 

58-59  Roger  STAYELEYE  v.  William  MOUNTFORDE,  yeoirw. 

Houses  and  land  in  Hatherton  held  of  the  late  Duke  of  Northumberland’s  manor  of  Wolverhampton 

Stafford. 

60-62  John  STEVENS,  cousin  and  heir  of  Goddard  Eglentyne,  v.  Thomas  son  of  William  HAYE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Battle.  Answer  wanting.  Sussex. 

63-64  Leonard  STEVYNSON  v.  Thurstan  MEADE  (Medde). 

Action  on  a bond  after  agreement  to  accept  a lesser  sum  than  therein  specified.  Somerset, 
65-67  Matthew  [STEWART],  earl  of  Lennox  and  Margaret  his  wife,  v.  Christopher  DENBY, 
knight. 

Witton  Moor,  granted  to  complainant  with  the  manor  of  East  Witton  by  King  Henry  VIII. 

York. 

68  John  STOKER  of  Wyke,  esquire,  v.  William  HEBBES. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Corton  late  of  John  Stoker,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Dorset. 

69  Robert  STONYSB YE,  gentleman,  and  Bartholomew  HYLTON,  grandson  and  heir  of  Bryan 
Stabeler,  v.  William  GRYMSTON  and  others. 

Annuity  due  from  the  said  Grymston’s  lands  in  Mouthorpe  in  Grendall  Lyght  [i.e.  Mowthorpe  in 
Kirby  Grindalythe).  York. 

70-71  Humphrey  STORER,  husbandman,  v.  Robert  BROWNLOW,  farmer  to  George  Vernon 
knight. 

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Richard  STRADFORD  v.  the  constable  of  WINDSOR  castle. 

Imprisonment  on  a castle  warrant  sued  out  by  Richard  Emerson  concerning  corn,  malt  and  money 
delivered  to  him.  Certiorari.  Berks. 


73  Thomas  STRADLfYNGE],  knight,  v.  William  Hopkyn  DAWKYNS. 
Land  and  tithes  called  the  chapel  of  Henilys  in  Llanddewi. 


Glamorgan. 


74-75  Anthony  STRELLEY,  knight,  v.  THOMAS  ap  Robert  ap  Hoell  and  others. 

Rents  and  services  due  from  Crown  lands.  Mutilated.  Salop. 


76  Edmund  STURE  v.  William  STROODE,  esquire. 

Manor  and  hundred  of  Ermington  of  the  demise  of  Francis  Stonore  of  Stonor,  co.  Oxford,  knight. 

Devon. 


77-78  Richard  SWALE,  yeoman,  Agnes  his  wife,  and  John  CHARDEZ  v.  Richard  VAVISOR, 
gentleman. 

Manor  of  Little  Askham  demised  by  John  late  abbot  of  Bridlington  to  John  Chardez,  deceased, 
former  husband  of  the  said  Agnes  and  father  of  the  said  John. . York. 

79  Thomas  SYBELY  v.  Christian  SIBELEY  his  daughter-in-law. 

Land  at  Henton  in  the  manor  of  Martock  of  the  demise  of  King  Henry  VII.  Somerset. 

80  Gilbert  SYMPKYNS  v.  John  LONDON  of  Woodstock,  yeoman. 

Information  of  purchase  of  wool  contrary  to  the  statute  5-6  Edward  VI.,  c.  7,  defendant  being 
neither  a woollen  manufacturer  nor  a merchant  of  the  Staple.  Oxford. 


FILE  1386. 

1 Richard  son  and  heir  of  Philip  TAILER  v.  William  PHILIPES,  gentleman,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  called  Sowell  Sonke.  Pembroke. 

2-3  John  TAILOUR  v.  John  DANYELL. 

Land  in  Alrewas  of  the  demise  of  George  Gryffith,  knight.  Stafford. 

4 John  DANYELL  v.  John  TAYLLOUR. 

Cottage  and  land  in  Allerwas  late  of  Richard  Ellyngton,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

[Stafford.] 

5-7  William  TALPOTT,  late  of  Petersfield,  yeoman,  son  and  heir  of  William  Talpott,  v.  John 
CHAMPION,  late  of  the  same. 

Land  in  the  tithing  of  Nursted  said  by  complainant  to  belong  to  the  manor  of  Nursted  and  by 
defendant  to  that  of  Weston  both  late  of  the  abbot  and  convent  of  Durford,  co.  Sussex.  Hants. 

8 John  TAVERNER,  yeoman,  Jane  his  wife,  William  TAVERNER,  yeoman,  and  Thomasen 
his  wife,  all  of  Endellion,  v.  Nicholas  Dyer,  husbandman. 

Land  in  St.  Teath.  Cornwall. 

9 Thomas  TAYLOUR,  vicar  of  Kidderminster,  v.  Edward  BLUNT. 

Close  of  pasture  in  Kidderminster,  part  of  the  endowment  ( described ) of  the  vicarage  on  the  dissolution 
of  the  priory  of  Maiden-Bradley.  Mutilated.  Worcester. 

10  Richard  THACHAM  of  Idmiston,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  COOKE  of  Bishopstoke,  co. 
Hants,  gentleman. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Winterburn  and  Woodford  late  of  John  Thacham,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Wilts. 

11-14  Edward  THACKER  v.  William  WHETECROFTE  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Heage  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Thacker  of  Repton,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Derby. 

15-16  Alice  late  the  wife  of  John  THOMAS  of  Bristol,  tailor,  and  administratrix  of  his  goods,  v. 
John  WEBBE  of  Newnham,  yeoman. 

Non-deliver  of  ‘ fyve  skore  thousande  woode  . . . to  be  cutt  and  made  after  the  reste  of 

tallwoode  or  billyttes  ’ Gloucester. 

17  William  THOMAS,  clerk,  v.  Anthony  AMORYE,  gentleman. 

Occupation  of  the  rectory  of  High  Bickington,  although  ‘ by  the  dexteritie  of  the  lawes  ...  he 
. . . must  of  force  forsake  the  same.’  Devon. 

18  Richard  THOMSON  v.  James  ASLABY. 

Horse  and  gown  late  of  James  Thomson,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  [York?] 

19-22  The  same  v.  Francis  ASLABY,  son  and  executor  of  the  said  James. 

Reviver  of  the  preceding.  [York  ?] 

23-25  Richard  THORNE  v.  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  John  CANDYSHE,  (Cavendysshe),  knight, 
kinsman  of  complainant,  and  formerly  the  wife  of  Robert  Sheffelde,  knight. 

Annuity  granted  by  the  said  Sir  John  for  past  service  out  of  the  manors  of  Woode  ( i.e . Melwood  in 
Owston  ?)  and  Bournham  (i.e.  Burnham  in  Haxey)  and  messuages  and  land  in  Woodeburnham  and 
Axholme.  Lincoln. 

26  Richard  THORNEDEN,  D.D.,  parson  of  Adisham  with  the  chapel  of  Staple  annexed,  v. 
John  WYSEMAN,  gentleman. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage  made  by  Thomas  (John)  Brande,  late  parson  deprived  for  marriage,  to 
Christopher  Nevynson,  whose  widow  defendant  has  married.  Kent. 

27  The  same  v.  Thomas  WYSEMAN. 

Same  lease. 


Kent. 

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28  Joan  THORNEGATE  of  Upham  [and  Richard  COWSYN]  v.  Richard  TYCHEBOURNE 
and  others. 

Obtaining  a latitat  against  the  said  Cowsyn  whom  they  are  suspected  of  having  robbed,  and  threats. 
Damaged.  [Hants.] 

29-30  Robert  THURGOOD  of  Magdalen  Laver,  yeoman,  v.  Henry  SERLE. 

Manor  of  Marshalls  and  messuages  and  land,  all  in  North  Weald  Bassett,  bought  of  William  Fitz- 
willyam,  knight.  Essex. 

31-33  Edward  THURLAND  of  Lound  in  Haughton  (Houghton  Lownd),  esquire,  v.  Thomas 
BURTON  of  Cotes,  gentleman. 

Price  of  lead  bought  of  the  King  and  sold  to  defendant.  Notts,  Lincoln. 

34  John  THYRLBORN  of  Girton  v.  [William  MUNSEY]  of  Cambridge,  burgess  and  tailor(?) 
Bond  given  by  Thomas  Thurlborn,  husbandman,  for  delivery  of  malt.  Mutilated.  Cambridge. 

35  John  TIDERLEY,  vicar  of  Northam,  v.  Christopher  BERY  and  others. 

Tithe  and  glebe  of  Northam.  Faded.  Devon. 

36  Robert  TOLEY  of  Stickney,  v.  John  TOLEY  his  uncle. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hatton  bequeathed  to  complainant  by  William  Toley,  his  father.  Lincoln. 
37-39  Lawrence  TORKYNTON,  gentleman,  v.  Mark  BROUGHTON. 

Legacies  of  Henry  Torkynton,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  and  former  husband  of  Katharine 
wife  of  defendant.  [Huntingdon  ?] 

40  Robert  TOURSON  v.  Edmund  and  Anthony  TYSON  and  others. 

Land  at  ‘the  water  syde  ’ (i.e.  Waterbeach?)  Cambridge.  (?) 

41-45  William  TOWLE  v.  John  MANSER  and  William  VOWELL  (Wowell). 

Tenements  in  North  Creake  and  Burnham  Thorpe.  Norfolk. 


46  John  TOWYLL  of  Teignmouth  v.  Thomas  SIMON  alias  Mychell,  clerk. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Dawlish  acquired  of  Richard  and  . . . Hert,  gentlemen. 

Devon. 


47-48  John  TOWYLL,  husbandman,  v.  James,  brother  and  heir  of  Robert  WYTTON. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Saxilby  and  Hardwick,  late  of  William  Towill,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Lincoln. 


49  Richard  TRAFFORD  v.  Robert  HOLLYNGWORTHE  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Messuage  in  Melton  Mowbray  bought  of  John  Beaumont,  esquire.  Leicester. 

50-52  John,  son  and  executor  of  John  TREGEAN,  Katherine  his  wife,  and  Francis  his  son,  v. 
Hugh  POMERYE  and  Joan,  his  wife. 

Refusal  to  renew  a lease  made  by  Edward  Pomerye,  knight,  of  land  in  Halbote,  a wood  called 
Breffa,  and  a grove  of  alders  under  it,  near  Penwerne  (all  in  Cuby  ?).  Mutilated.  Cornwall. 

53  John  TREMAYN  of  Tregonon  (i.e.  Tregony?),  gentleman,  v.  William  THOMAS,  of  Creed 
(Saynt  Crede),  yeoman,  and  Thomas  TEAGE. 

Conspiracy  to  defeat  a conveyance  of  land  in  the  manor  of  Tybesta  (or  Creed).  Cornwall. 

54-60  George  TRESHAM,  gentleman,  [bailiff]  of  the  manor  of  Moulton,  v.  William  HAYNES. 
Lease  of  part  of  the  demesnes  of  the  manor,  including  rabbits  and  a dovecote.  Damaged.  2 replica- 
tions and  rejoinders.  Northampton. 

61-62  John  TREVELACKE  of  Gerran  v.  William  CRYSTOFER  and  Harry  TREGYDELL 
(Tregryll). 

Messuages  and  land  in  Creed.  Cornwall. 

63-64  Thomas  TREVELYAN  v.  John  TREVELYAN,  esquire,  his  elder  brother. 

Manor  of  Knolle  and  messuages,  burgages,  lands,  wills  and  a rent  of  id.  in  Owlknoll,  Chekeston, 
Berrynarbor,  Wolmershays,  Champnehays,  etc.  (as  in  File  1164,  No.  30,  reading  Lynch  for  Lynet 
and  Tortyslynch  for  Hertyslynch.  Somerset,  Devon,  Dorset. 

65  William  TURNER  v.  Roger  CAPSTOCKE  his  stepdaughter’s  husband. 

Dispute  as  to  the  manor  of  Belsize  (in  Castor),  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  of  Peterborough  and 
assault.  Faded.  Northampton. 

66-67  John  TURVY,  labourer,  v.  Thomas  COOKE  (Cole),  yeoman. 

Cottage  let  by  defendant  in  Horningsea.  Cambridge. 

68  George  TYLER  v.  Arthur  LAWELEY  of  Alveley,  yeoman. 

Loan.  Salop. 

69  Ralph  TYLLYNGTON  of  Norwich,  beer-brewer,  v.  Ralph  SYMONDES  of  Cley,  gentleman, 
and  John  BYRD,  husbandman. 

Fraud  in  taking  complainant’s  wheat  for  the  late  King’s  use.  Norfolk. 

70  John  TYRART  of  London,  vintner,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  John  Awdrey  of  London,  weaver,  for  sale  of  wine  contrary  to  the  Act  7 Edw.  VI,  c.  5, 
complainant  having  a Crown  licence  to  keep  a tavern  in  the  precinct  of  the  Black  Friars.  Certiorari. 

London. 


FILE  1387. 

1-2  David,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  TAILLOUR,  v.  Thomas  COPPENER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Pembridge  (Penrigge).  Hereford. 

3-4  Edward  TAILOUR  of  Hadley,  co.  Middlesex,  esquire,  and  James  CROSSE  v.  Thomas 
STILER,  Edmund  ONIONS  (Inyons)  and  others. 

Lands  in  Morton  extended  for  a debt  of  Thomas  Forster  of  Enileth,  co.  Salop.  Damaged.  Stafford. 


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5-6  The  same  v.  John  LAMBOURN  (Lambard)  and  others. 

Pasture  in  Aspley  extended  for  the  same  debt.  Bedford. 

7-  9 Anne  TAPPE  v.  John  MOWLE. 

Debt.  Somerset. 

xo-13  John  TAPPLE(Y)S  (Topleyes)  and  Emot  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Eyton,  v.  Nicholas 
BERZSFORTH  (Barsford)  and  others. 

Land  in  Vincent  Monday’s  lordship  of  Warslow,  late  of  John  Stone.  2 answers.  Stafford. 

14  John  TAYLLOUR  v.  Robert  BRAYLEGHE,  clerk,  and  others. 

Goods  including  four  ‘ lyrons  ’ ( i.e . beams)  bought  of  John  Browne,  parson  of  Langton,  killed  in  the 
rebellion  in  co.  Devon,  whose  goods  were  given  to  defendants  by  the  Earl  of  Bedford.  [Dorset.] 
15-21  John  TAYLOUR  of  Tetford,  yeoman,  v.  William  TUPHOLME,  and  William  SMYTHE  and 
others,  his  servants. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Ashby  (Askeby)  by  Horncastle  and  Mid-Thorpe  in  Ashby  (Myddell  Thorpe) 
late  of  Robert  Clarke,  grandfather  of  complainant.  See  No.  57.  D.  IX,  44.  Lincoln. 

22-23  John  TAYLOUR  and  Margaret  his  wife,  v.  John  TYCHEBORNE  and  Robert  and  John 
SELYARD. 

Legacy  of  Richard  Tychborne  of  Edenbridge,  gentleman,  father  of  the  said  Margaret,  whose 
executors  defendants  are.  Kent. 

24-25  Walter  TAYLOUR  v.  Thomas  TAYLOUR  his  brother. 

Land  in  Frittenden  pledged  by  complainant  and  redeemed  with  money  found  by  him.  D.  IX,  20. 

Kent. 

26  Richard  TESDALE,  Rycharden  his  wife,  Henry  THWAYTES,  Alice  his  wife,  Thomas 
ADAMS,  and  Mildred  his  wife,  v.  Robert  GRENESTRETE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Teynham,  late  of  John  Abram,  deceased,  uncle  of  the  female  complainants. 

Kent. 

27-28  Hugh  THOMAS  of  Abergavenny,  mercer,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON,  and  Alice  WATKYNS 
of  Abergavenny,  draper,  and  Thomas  CARTER,  fishmonger. 

Action  by  the  said  Carter  for  price  of  linen  carried  by  complainant  to  the  said  Alice.  Certiorari  and 
subpoena.  London,  Monmouth. 

29-33  John  THORNES  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Richard  JOHNSON  and  John  HALLAM  his  lessee. 
Messuage,  barn,  kiln-house  and  land  in  Stoke  Bardolph  and  Gedling,  late  of  Richard  Johnson, 
deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Joan  and  father  of  the  said  Richard.  Notts. 

34-35  Thomas  THREDER  v.  Thomas  ALE(E)  alias  Coke,  husbandman,  and  Joan  his  wife. 
Jury-packing  in  an  action  for  lopping  trees  on  land  of  the  demise  of  defendants  in  Flamstead. 

Herts. 

36  Stephen  THWAYTES  v.  Robert  SAUNDERSON. 

Loan  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  London. 


37-38  Andrew  TOOK,  vicar  of  [Wiggenhall]  St.  German’s  and  petty  canon  of  Norwich,  v.  William 
BUTTES,  gentleman. 

Vicarage  of  St.  German's  claimed  under  a lease  from  John  Sayer,  late  vicar,  deprived  for  absence. 

Norfolk. 

39  Hugh  TREVANION,  knight,  late  feodary  of  the  Duchy  of  Cornwall,  v.  William  SOMASTER, 
gentleman. 

Detention  of  books  and  records  which  came  to  defendant’s  hands  as  complainant’s  deputy.  Mutilated. 

Cornwall. 

40  Edward  TREVOUR,  sewer  of  the  Chamber,  son  of  Robert  ap  Edward  alias  Trevour,  v.  David 
ap  John  alias  TREVOUR,  gentleman,  servant  to  the  Earl  of  Pembroke. 

Water-mill  and  land  in  Esclusham  adjudged  to  complainant  in  a former  suit.  Mutilated.  D.  X,  3. 
See  File  1271,  No.  59.  Denbigh. 

41  John  TREVOUR  of  London  v.  Richard  WILLIAMS. 

Loan.  London,  Anglesea. 

42-43  Thomas  TREWE  of  Stoke  Nayland,  clothier,  v.  William  CLARKE. 

Goods  delivered  to  Giles  Pachet  on  complainant’s  verbal  security.  Suffolk,  Rutland. 

44-49  Alexander  TROTT  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  William  HAWKYNS,  gentleman,  and  Elizabeth 
BULL. 

Messuage,  dovecote  and  land  in  Plymouth,  late  of  Thomas  Bull,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said 
Alice.  Devon. 

50-52  The  same  v.  Michael  STEPHYN. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Cofhete  (Cockflete)  and  Hareson,  both  in  Brixton,  late  of  the  said  William. 

Devon. 

53-54  Richard  TRUE  of  Tonbridge,  ironfounder,  v.  Andrew  FORMENGER  of  the  same. 

Wages  and  expenses  for  blowing  13  ‘ foundayes  ’ and  two  days  at  the  late  Duke  of  Northumberland's 
furnaces  at  South  Frith  (in  Tonbridge).  Kent. 

55  Oliver  TRUXTON,  common  carrier  between  Ludlow  and  London,  v.  Walter  NICHOLLES  of 
Burford,  clothier. 

Fine  paid  in  Blackwell  Hall  by  complainant  for  a cloth  of  defendant  which  was  found  deficient  in 
length  and  weight.  Salop,  London. 

56  Robert  TUCKEY  and  Juliana  his  wife  v.  Walter  ROME  and  Isabel  his  wife. 

Land  in  Kingston  Seymour  of  the  demise  of  John  King,  esquire. 


Somerset. 


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57S9  William  TUPHOLME  of  Boston,  merchant,  v.  Thomas  WEST  and  John  MAY(RE). 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  meadow  in  Ashby  by  Homcastle,  late  of  Thomas  Tupholme,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainant.  See  No.  15.  Lincoln  . 

60-62  Tristram  TURNER  and  Alice  his  wife,  daughter  of  William  Benett,  deceased,  v.  John, 
grandson  of  Robert  BRETT,  Robert  APLEN  and  Andrew  his  son. 

Double  demise  of  a tenement  in  the  manor  of  White  Staunton.  Somerset. 

63-67  Thomas  TURNOUR,  citizen  and  woodmonger  of  London,  v.  John  SLANNYNG. 

Rent  of  a messuage,  wharf  and  crane  in  the  parish  of  St.  James  Garlickhithe  late  belonging  to  a 
chantry  in  the  parish  church.  D.  XIV,  46.  London. 

68  Henry  TWYNNYNG,  husbandman,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  Twynnyng,  v.  Henry  BERDE. 
Messuage,  water-mill,  and  land  in  the  lordship  of  Painswick,  of  the  demise  of  Arthur  Plantagenet, 
knight.  Gloucester. 

69-70  Thomas  and  Ralph  TYLSTON  v.  Richard  BOSTOCKE  and  John  BROMELEY. 

Compensation  for  goods  of  complainants  late  in  the  hands  of  Roger  Tylston  their  kinsman,  confiscated 
on  defendant’s  statement  that  the  said  Roger  was  ‘ a rebellion.’  [Chester  or  Salop?] 

71-72  John  TYNGLE  of  London,  cutler,  v.  John  SYMSON  of  Pinchbeck,  late  his  master. 

Sheep  which  defendant  promised  to  deliver  on  demand  with  their  increase.  London,  Lincoln. 


FILE  1388. 


1-3  Richard  TAILOR  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Libeus  ALCOCKE,  yeoman,  son  of  Libeus  Alcocke. 
Messuages  and  land  in  Halton  and  Spilsby,  late  of  William  Pynder,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Joan 
Answer  mutilated.  Lincoln. 

4-5  Richard  TAILOUR  v.  Robert  OWXSTON,  vicar  of  Stillington. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  land  in  Stillington.  York 

6 John  TALCARN  v.  Elizabeth  his  mother. 

Plate,  featherbed,  and  other  goods,  in  complainant’s  house  at  Petherwin,  entrusted  to  defendant. 

Devon . 

7-8  William  TANFELDE,  esquire,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Thomas  BURGES. 

Manor  of  Cold  Hah  (in  Great  Bromley)late  of  Thomas  Clovyle,  esquire,  father  of  the  said  Elizabeth . 
D.  XIII,  4.  Essex. 


9 Robert  TATTON  v.  Robert  KEMPE. 

* Bownes  and  averages  and  other  services  ’ due  from  a tenement  in  the  manor  of  Etchells.  Chester. 


to-11  John,  brother  of  William  TAYLOUR  of  Milbourn,  deceased,  v.  Thomas  NELE. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Whitchurch  of  which  the  copy  is  withheld  by  William  Basseley,  gentleman, 
now  lord.  Wilts. 

12  Thomas  TAYLOUR  of  Banham,  co.  Norfolk,  v.  John  TAYLOUR. 

Tenement  in  Pomfret  late  of  Robert  Taylour,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  York 

Footnote  that  an  attachment  was  directed  to  the  sheriff  of  York. 

13-15  Jane  TEMMES  and  John  LUDLOWE,  gentleman,  her  son,  v.  Ambrose  HAWKYN. 

Felling  timber  on  a messuage  and  land  of  the  demise  of  complainants  in  Monk-Sherborne  (West- 
sherbome).  Hants. 

16-18  Robert  TEYNTER,  vicar  of  Winscombe  v.  George  PAYNE,  gentleman. 

Vicarage  of  Winscombe,  which  defendant  occupied  by  the  sufferance  of Cham,  late  vicar, 

deprived  for  marriage.  Somerset. 

19  Howell  THOMAS  ap  Hopkyn  of  Llantrissaint  v.  Philip  LOARGHE,  late  of  Chepstow. 

Price  of  oxen.  Monmouth. 


20-21  Hugh  THOMAS  v.  Alice  WATKYNS. 

Sale  of  linen.  Bill  wanting.  ? 

22  Robert  THOMAS,  servant  to  John  Veigh[an  ?]  of  London,  esquire,  v.  Harry  PHELIPE  and 
others. 

Detention  of  deeds.  Mutilated.  Brecon. 

23  THOMAS  ap  Hoell  v.  John  DAVID  ap  Jevan  ap  Res  of  Newchurch  and  Lewis  David  Thomas 
DEE  of  Colver. 

Messuage  and  land  called  ‘ Tere  Cadowgan  .’  Radnor. 

24  THOMAS  ap  Morgan  v.  James  GODSLOND. 

Seizure  of  wheat  and  bean  bought  at  Barnstaple.  Devon 

25  THOMAS  ap  Robert  ap  Roger  v.  THOMAS  ap  Roger. 

Land  in  Nantglyn  granted  by  defendant  to  Roger  ap  Robert  {sic),  deceased,  tamer  of  complainant. 

Denbigh. 

26  William  THOMPSON,  of  Ripon,  miller,  v.  Richard  SEYLL,  clerk. 

Money  promised  in  marriage  with  Jennet,  sister  of  defendant,  etc.  York. 

27-30  Alice  THORNETON  of  Hawkhur§t,  co.  Kent  v.  Mary  BRYERTON  alias  Cambridge,  late 
the  wife  of  William  Adcocke. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hingham  late  of  Bryan  Adcocke,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Norfolk. 
31-33  J°hn  THORNEY,  Alice  his  wife,  Edmund  COWPER  and  Margaret  his  wife,  v.  Henry 
FULLER,  husband  of  Joan  granddaughter  and  heir  of  Richard  Scoles,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Osmonston  otherwise  Scoles,  late  of  Harry 
Framysham  (Fransham)  deceased,  father  of  the  female  complainants.  [Norfolk.] 


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34-36  Michael  THRALE  of  Luton,  co.  Bedford,  v.  John  HEYWORTH,  gentleman  and  Joan  his 
wife. 

Lease,  in  lieu  of  wages,  of  30a.  land  at  Hatcham  barn,  invalid  because  described  as  in  Kent,  where 
only  half  an  acre  was  situated.  Surrey,  Kent. 

37-42  William  THRELKYLL,  vicar  of  Steeple,  v.  George  STONERD,  esquire. 

Glebe  claimed  by  defendant  as  part  of  his  manor  of  Steeple  Grange,  and  tithe.  D.  XIV,  38. 

Essex. 

43-46  John  THURDON  v.  Richarde  WHITE,  widow  (sic)  and  Richard  her  son. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Thurdon  in  Kilhampton  late  of  Roger  Thurdon,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Cornwall. 

47-48  Nicholas  TOMPSON,  Alice  his  wife,  and  Margaret  late  the  wife  of  Robert  BRYAN  v.  Thomas 
and  John  MORER. 

Annuities  charged  on  a malt-mill,  messuage  and  lands  in  Kingston  and  Ham  under  the  will  of 
William  Morer,  father  of  defendants  and  of  the  female  complainants.  Surrey. 

49  Geoffrey  TOTTHYLL  and  Mary  his  wife,  administrators  of  the  goods  of  Gilbert  Kyrke  her 
father,  deceased,  v.  John  SOUTHCOTT  of  Shillingford,  gentleman,  her  stepfather. 

Money,  stock  of  a shop  in  Exeter,  and  half  the  rent  of  a tenement  in  Silverton.  Devon. 

50  John  TOWNE  of  Queenhill  (Quynell),  yeoman,  v.  Robert  GOWER  of  Witley,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  of  the  demise  of  defendant  ( place  omitted).  Worcester. 

51-52  Frances,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  TOWNELEY  of  Townley  (in  Burnley),  knight,  v.  Tohn 
TOWNELEY,  gentleman. 

Administration  of  the  goods  of  the  said  Sir  Richard  under  a forged  will.  Lancaster. 

53  Henry  TOWNERAWE  v.  William,  lord  VAUX  [of  Harrowden]. 

Lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Laxton  promised  in  succession  to  one  from  Thomas  Vaux,  lord 
Harrowden,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  both  deceased.  Notts. 

54  ...  TOWNROWE  v.  Richard  Ralph  and  Robert  CUTLER. 

Lease  of  lands  in  Cherbroughe  wrongfully  obtained  from  Ambrose  Dudley,  knight.  Mutilated. 

[Notts.] 

55-56  John  TOWYLL  of  Thurlestone,  husbandman,  v.  John  TOWYLL  of  Newton  Bushel,  baker 
and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Kingskerswell  late  of  John  Towyll,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Devon. 

57-58  John  TREDGOLDE,  guardian  in  socage  to  Thomas  Westwood,  v.  John  WESTWOOD. 
Messuages  and  lands  in  Magdalen  Laver,  High  Laver,  Sawbridge worth  (Sapsforth),  and  Harlow 
late  of  Thomas  Westwood,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Thomas  and  brother  of  defendant. 

Essex,  Herts 

59-60  William  TRESHAM,  D.D.,  v.  John  BAYARDE,  parson  of  Greens-Norton. 

Rent  charged  on  defendant’s  parsonage  by  Griffith  Jones,  late  parson,  and  William  (Parr),  marquis 
of  Northampton,  patron  of  the  living.  D.  IX,  2.  Northampton. 

61-62  Edward  TREVOUR,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  Jane  B(r)ereton,  John  YERWERTHE  and 
Elizabeth  his  wife,  sister  of  the  said  Jane  v.  Owen  BRER  ETON. 

Copyhold,  burgage  and  customary  lands  in  Holt,  Gresford  and  Wrexham  of  the  bequest  of  Randolph 
B(r)ereton  of  Borras,  esquire.  Denbigh. 

63  Thomas  TROLOPPE  v.  William  SAVELL  of  Halifax,  Richard  WENDON  of  London 
draper,  and  Henry  SUTTON. 

Imprisonment  for  a debt  due  to  the  said  Saveli  and  partly  recoverable  from  the  said  Wendon 
Mutilated.  London. 

64-65  Jane  late  the  wife  of  John  TRYGGES  v.  Hugh  BANCROFT,  his  apprentice. 

Maladministration  of  the  goods  of  the  said  John  and  failure  to  carry  out  an  arbitral  award.  Mutilated. 


66  John  TRYTTE  of  Brimfield  v.  John  CONOPE  (Canope)  and  Margaret  his  wife,  cousin  of 
complainant. 

Waste  in  a tenement  in  the  town  of  Drayton,  lordship  of  Stockton,  and  liberty  of  Leominster.  Paper. 
Request  for  a survey  by  the  Queen  s steward  of  the  liberty.  Hereford. 

67-68  William  son  of  John  TULLY  v.  William  FORDON  and  Joan  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the 
wife  of  Richard  Lee  (?). 

Apparel  and  household  goods  ( described ) and  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  the  lordship  of  Hints. 

Salop. 

69-71  John  TURLE  of  Rowley,  nailer,  son  of  William  Turle,  v.  William  PERKES  alias  Pershowse 
and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  the  said  William  Turle. 

Bequest  of  apparel  and  tools  of  a nailer’s  shop. 

72  John  TYLLNEY,  gentleman,  v.  William  MORE  and  Humphrey  SUTTON. 

Lands  (not  specified).  Derby. 

FILE  1389. 

1 Hugh  UP  ROSSER  v. (not  named). 

Messuages  and  land  called  Coyid  Glasson  late  of  Roger  Up  Rosser,  deceased,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Radnor. 

2-3  John  son  and  heir  of  John  UTTERBY  of  Middle  Rasen  v.  Thomas  WALKER,  priest. 
Richard  UTTERBY,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  (place  not  named).  Answer  wanting.  Lincoln, 


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4-5  John  UVEDALE  (Udale)  v.  Henry  DYGBY,  gentleman. 

Lease  of  a close  of  pasture  in  the  manor  of  Waltham-on-the-Wold  made  by  Henry  [Manners],  earl  of 
Rutland  and  stated  by  defendant  to  be  conditional  on  forgiving  a debt  of  the  earl.  Leicester. 
6 Henry  VAGHAN  of  London,  buckler-maker,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  David 

Lloyed  v.  JOHN  ap  Griffith  and  REYNOLD  ap  David. 

Dower  of  the  said  Margaret  in  a messuage  and  land  in  Tremalygouz.  Anglesey. 

7-9  John  VALENTYNE  and  Margaret  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Saunders  of  Chigwell,  v. 
Henry  JOHNSON. 

Pasture  in  Woodford  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and  convent  of  Stratford  Langthorne.  Essex. 
10— 11  Harry  VALYANT  v.  Thomas  FUTTER. 

Conveyance  of  a tenement  in  Over  Rickinghall  so  drawn  by  defendant  as  to  convey  all  complainant’s 
lands  in  Over  and  Nether  Rickinghall.  Suffolk. 

12-15  John  VAN  HORNE,  merchant  of  the  Steel  Yard,  v.  James  CLYVE  (Cliff)  of  London,  salter. 
Price  of  stockfish  for  which  defendant  and  others  were  jointly  and  severally  bound.  D.  IX,  39. 

London. 

16-18  Charles  VAUGHAN  of  Shapweke  v.  THOMAS  ap  Ryce,  son  of  Rice  David  ap  Guyllym, 
LLEWELYN  ap  Watkyns  and  others. 

Manor  of  Llechrydd  in  Llanelwedd  of  the  entail  of  Richard  Vaughan,  knight,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Radnor. 

19-21  Cuthbert  VAUGHAN  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Thomas  TWYSDEN. 

Messuage  called  Chilmington  and  lands  in  Chart,  Kingsnorth,  Shadoxhurst,  Ivychurch,  and 
Eastbridge  late  of  William  Twysden,  esquire,  former  husband  of  the  said  Elizabeth  and  brother  of 
defendant,  his  executors.  Kent. 

22  David  Lloid  ap  Griffith  VAUGHAN  of  Llanrwst  v.  Griffith  SALUSBURY,  serving-man. 

Falsification  of  a commission  in  a suit  for  lands  in  Istovoboill  and  Mathebroyd.  Denbigh. 

23  Richard  VAUGHAN  executor  of  Morgan  Gwynn,  v.  DAVID  ap  Thomas. 

Land  in  Cilycwm  pledged  by  Gwilliam  (ap)  David  ap  Rice  to  the  said  Gwynn  to  be  redeemed  only 
after  100  years.  Carmarthen. 

24-26  Richard  VAUGHAN,  clerk,  student  at  Oxford,  v.  John  ap  Morgayn  ap  Rice  LLOYD, 
gentleman. 

Parsonage  of  Bishopstone,  claimed  under  a lease  of  John  Lipyngton,  late  parson,  deprived  for 
marriage.  Glamorgan. 

27  Thomas  VAUGHAN,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  Gitto  SAER.. 

Crown  lease  of  the  grange  of  Tyrnewythe.  Mutilated.  ? 

28  Thomas  VAUGHAN  of  Brislington,  co.  Somerset,  son  and  heir  of  John  Vaughan,  v.  Morgan 
THOMAS  of  Howick,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Nash  in  the  lordship  of  Goldcliff  of  the  bequest  of  Thomas  Vaughan  of  Bristol. 

Monmouth. 

29  Thomas  VAUGHAN,  overseer  of  the  will  of  George  his  brother,  for  himself  and  Henry, 
Edmund,  Thomas,  John,  Jane,  Anne  and  Alice,  infant  children  of  the  said  George,  v.  Gregory 
WARREYN,  husband  of  Joan  late  the  wife  of  the  said  George. 

Detention  of  goods  of  the  said  George  and  vexatious  suit  in  this  court  for  the  farm  of  Kinsbourne 
Bury  in  Harpenden.  Herts. 

30  Thomas  VAUX,  lord  [Vaux  of]  Harrowden,  v.  John  GOSSE. 

Occupation  of  the  manor  of  Brant-Broughton  under  an  invalid  lease.  Lincoln. 

31-34  Richard  VENABLES,  of  the  Queen’s  guard,  v.  Thomas  LANGHAM,  gentleman. 

Rectory  of  Orton  Underwood  of  the  demise  of  Robert  [King),  bishop  of  Oxford.  Leicester. 

35-39  Michael  VENDOVER  (Wendover),  citizen  and  grocer  of  London  v.  Thomas  QUADRING, 
esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  in  North  Rauceby  late  of  Simon  Kirke,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Lincoln. 

40  Richard  VERNEY,  knight,  son  of  Thomas  Verney,  knight  and  of  Alice  his  wife,  v.  Vincent 
GODDARDE  his  brother-in-law. 

Debt  for  which  complainant  pledged  pasture  in  Kyngston  (i.e.  Kineton)  and  Compton  (Verney), 
and  which  defendant  promised  to  release  on  obtaining  a lease  of  the  manor  of  Ogbourn. 

Warwick,  Wilts. 

41  George  VERNON  of  Sutton,  co.  Worcester,  esquire,  executor  of  Thomas  Acton  of  the  same, 
esquire,  v.  Robert  ACTON  of  Ribbesford  co.  Worcester,  knight,  brother  of  the  said  Thomas. 

Action  on  a bond  for  conditions  of  a Crown  lease  of  the  farm  of  the  foreign  and  park  of  Walsall, 
whereof  the  said  Thomas  was  dismissed  by  the  Duke  of  Northumberland.  Stafford, 

42-47  Mary,  late  the  wife  of  George  VERNON,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  FLYNT,  Margaret  his  wife 
daughter  of  Humphrey  Vernon,  deceased,  and  Katherine  POLE,  her  sister. 

Manors  of  Westbury,  Whitley,  and  Welbatch  (in  Stapleton)  and  lands  there  and  in  Hodnet  formerly 
of  Richard  Ludlow,  knight,  grandfather  of  the  said  Alice.  Mutilated.  Parts  of  two  suits  ? See 
File  1080,  No.  67.  Salop. 

48-50  John  VYAN  (Vians)  v.  John  WYLDE  alias  Mer(y)ell). 

Land  at  Wornditch  in  Kimbolton  late  of  Richard  Bull  and  Joan  his  wife,  deceased,  grandparents 
of  complainant.  Huntingdon. 

51  Thomas  VYASE  v.  William  WYLKYNGSON  and  others. 

Lease  of  a close  at  Stoneferry  in  Cottingham  entrusted  to  defendants. 


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5^-56  Margaret  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  VYCARY  alias  Taylor  v.  Thomas  ALSTONE,  Agnes  his 
wife  and  Robert  his  son. 

Land  in  the  manor  of  Hodditch  (in  Thorncombe).  (Defendant  denies  that  widows  have  right  of 

succession  in  the  demesne  lands  of  the  manor).  Devon  ( now  Dorset). 

57-58  Agnes  VYLLARDE,  by  Nicholas  Vyllarde  her  father  and  guardian  in  socage,  v.  Alice 
DEWPELOCKE. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  St.  Mary’s  Lane,  Lewes,  of  the  bequest  of  Daniell  Maryate.  Sussex. 

59-63  Thomas  VYNCENT,  gentleman,  and  Felice  his  wife  v.  Thomas  SPARKE,  master  of  the 
hospital  of  Greatham  and  bishop  of  Berwick,  Thomas  SALVAYN,  clerk,  Ralph  STOKE- 
DALE,  and  Felice  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  salt-cote  in  Greatham  held  of  the  late  master  of  the  said  hospital  by  William  Bayker, 

whose  executors  are  the  said  Felice  and  Felice.  Durham. 

64  Peter  VYNTE  v.  Richard  PLATFOTE  and  Richard  MELTON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Congham  late  of  John  Marys,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Norfolk. 

65-67  Humphrey  VYSE  of  Stone  (Stawne),  gentleman,  v.  Francis  ROSSE,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  lands  mingled  with  those  of  defendant  in  Chorlton. 

Stafford. 

68-71  Thomas  VYVYAN,  vicar  of  St.  Just  (Yewst)  v.  Thomas  GODOLPHIN,  gentleman,  and 
others. 

Non-payment  of  the  last  quarter’s  rent  of  the  vicarage  under  a lease  by  William  Trealeighe,  late 

vicar,  seizure  of  lease,  and  other  damage,  including  destruction  of  ‘ pekons.’  Cornwall. 


FILE  1390. 

I- 4  Ralph  WALKER  v.  William  TAYLOUR,  parson  of  Tatenhill,  administrator  of  the  goods  of 

John  Taliour,  late  parson. 

Repair  of  the  parsonage  and  glebe  buildings.  Stafford. 

5 Henry  WALSTED  v.  John  EVANS  and  Thomas  LUCKOCKE. 

Price  of  cloth  bought  from  complainant’s  shop  in  Walsall.  Stafford. 

6-10  Thomas  son  and  heir  of  Henry  WARD  v.  William  WARD,  William  PRIORMAN  alias 
Hemsley,  and  Thomas  NEDESON  of  Newland. 

Land  in  Botheney  of  the  entail  of  Thomas  Warde,  deceased,  and  Matilda  his  wife.  (The  answer  is 
filed  during  Heath’s  chancellorship.)  York. 

II- 16  Edward  WARREN,  knight,  v.  Elizabeth  LEGH. 

Debt  of  Richard  Leigh  of  Baguley,  esquire,  deceased,  husband  of  defendant.  Chester. 

17-18  Edmond  WATERHOUSE  of  Huddersfield,  co.  York,  clothier,  v.  the  mayor,  aldermen  and 
sheriffs  of  LONDON,  and  Thomas  BARLOW  of  London,  merchant. 

Action  for  a debt  falsely  entered  in  the  said  Barton’s  book.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  London. 
19-22  John  WATERTON  (Walterton)  v.  Nicholas  MYCHAEL. 

Messuage  and  close  of  pasture  in  Wakefield  of  the  entail  of  Robert  Waterton  the  elder.  York. 

23-24  Polidour  WATKINS  alias  Vaughan  of  Houndstreet,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  Watkyns,  v. 
George  AVANHAM. 

Detention  of  deeds  and  occupation  of  land  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Marksbury.  Somerset. 

25  Anne  WEBBE,  daughter  of  William  Grymston  of  Salisbury,  deceased,  v.  Sybly  GRYMSTON 
and  William  MOGGERIDGE. 

Annuity  of  the  grant  of  Fulk  Grevyll  of  Beauchamp’s  Court,  knight.  Wilts,  Warwick. 

26-27  Elizabeth  late  the  wife  of  William  WELLES,  freeman  of  Yarmouth  and  merchant,  v.  Nicholas 
FYRMAGE  and  Denise  his  wife,  executors  of  the  said  William,  John  HACON,  steward  of  the 
borough-court  of  Yarmouth,  and  John  MORE. 

Widow’s  portion  of  goods  and  of  messuages,  cottages  and  land  in  Yarmouth.  Norfolk. 

28-29  The  same  v.  the  said  FYRMAGE. 

Goods  of  the  said  William,  whose  daughter  is  the  said  Denise.  Norfolk. 

30-31  Thomas  WELLS  of  Twyford,  esquire,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  executrix  of  Ralph  Foster,  of  the 
same,  v.  Francis  FLEMMYNG,  knight. 

Land  ( described ) in  Romsey  late  of  the  abbess  of  Romsey.  Hants. 

32-35  Edmund  WELLYS  v.  John  ROOKE  of  Saxmundham  (Sacmondes),  tailor. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  and  lands  in  Badingham  and  Dennington.  Suffolk. 

36  Andrew  WESTON  v.  John  BROKEMAN  and  [William  ?]  CARDYNALL. 

Price  of  the  manor  of  Bovills  (in  Ardleigh)  bought  of  the  said  Brokeman  and  resold  to  the  said 
Cardynall.  Mutilated.  Essex. 

37  Susan  WESTON,  administratrix  of  the  goods  of  the  said  Andrew,  v.  the  same. 

Reviver  of  the  preceding?  Mutilated.  D.  IX,  31.  Essex. 

38  Robert  and  Thomas  WESTON  v.  Richard  WOODROFF  and  William  BUTTON,  esquire. 

Land  in  Caine  held  of  the  manor  of  Cheverell  Hales  of  the  demise  of  Robert  Balfronte,  clerk,  master 
at  the  almshouse  of  Heytesbury.  Wilts. 

39  Robert  WETHERSBYE,  esquire,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Clopton 
of  Long  Melford,  co.  Suffolk,  esquire,  v.  William  CLOPTON,  son  of  the  said  John. 

Life  interest  of  the  said  Elizabeth  in  the  manor  of  Down  Hall  (in  Rayleigh).  Essex. 


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40  Gilbert  WHELER  of  Rollright,  gentleman,  son  and  executor  of  John  Wheler,  v.  William 
son  and  executor  of  Ralph  SHELDON. 

Debt  already  paid  to  the  said  Ralph.  Oxford. 

41  Hugh  WHITFORD,  parson  of  Whitford,  v.  David  OWEN. 

Money  obtained  under  pretext  of  being  collector  of  a clerical  tenth  and  of  an  annuity  due  to  the  bishop 
of  St.  Asaph.  Flint. 

42-43  Hugh  WHYTE  v.  Margaret  BERY,  late  the  wife  of  John  Derrat. 

Tenement  in  Broomfield  of  the  demise  of  Byckome. 

Somerset 

44  Walter  WHYTHALL  v.  Randall  BRERETON,  esquire. 

Pasture  in  the  lordship  of  Cheddleton  late  of  Richard  Chedulton,  deceased,  ancestor  of  complainant. 
Pedigree  given.  Stafford. 

45~48  John  WHYTING,  B.D.,  parson  of  Therfield,  v.  Andrew  MEVERELL,  gentleman. 

Parsonage  of  Therfield  of  the  demise  of  William  Burham,late  parson, deprived  for  marriage.  Herts. 
49-51  John  WILLIAMS,  lord  Williams  of  Thame,  v.  George  OWEN,  esquire. 

Crown  lease  of  Cumnor  wood,  defendant  being  lord  of  the  manor.  Answer  wanting.  Berks. 

52-53  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Detention  of  the  ledger  of  Abingdon  abbey,  and  wrongful  occupation  of  lands  in  Wytham,  Hinksey, 
Cumnor  and  Sunningwell.  Berks. 

54  The  same  v.  Francis  ROLLESTON  of  Lea  ('  the  Lee  ’)  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Ashover  late  of  the  priory  of  Beauchief.  Derby. 

55-56  The  same  v.  JOHN  Upe  Morrys,  son  of  Morrys  ap  John  Lloid. 

Land  called  Gornogo  or  Gwernogo(ff)  late  of  the  monastery  of  Cwmhir.  Radnor. 

57  The  same  v.  John  WALWYN. 

Do.  Radnor. 

58  Christopher  WILLION  of  Gargrave  v.  Nicholas  WILSON  of  the  same  and  Adam  SQUIRE, 
bailiff  of  the  Earl  of  Cumberland’s  court  of  Gisburn. 

Horse  distrained  for  a debt  of  complainant  since  paid.  York. 

59  Henry  WILLIS,  B.D.,  vicar  of  Bibury,  v.  [Robert  WORTHINGTONE], 

Vicarage  of  Bibury  and  chapel  of  Winson,  with  tithes  of  Arlington,  Ablington,  and  Winson,  claimed 
under  a lease  from  William  Sheldon,  late  vicar,  deprived  for  felony.  Injunction.  Damaged. 

Gloucester. 

60  Hugh  WILLOUGHBYE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Laurens,  v.  Henry 
LAURENS,  son  of  the  said  John. 

Manor  of  Solton  in  West  Cliffe,  and  messuages,  lands,  and  rents  there  and  in  Rowling  (in  Goodnestone 
near  Wingham),  Buckland  Rivers,  Bridge,  Nackington  and  Upper  Hardres  adjudged  to  com- 
plainants in  this  court  for  the  life  of  the  said  Elizabeth  with  remainder  to  defendant.  See  File  1482, 
No.  99.  Kent. 

61  Maurice  WOGAN  of  Sherrington,  co.  Bucks,  v.  Ryse  THOMAS  ap  Evan,  farmer  of  the  ferry 
of  Llanstephan. 

Loss  of  a horse  and  pack  of  complainant  owing  to  a hole  in  the  ferry-boat.  Carmarthen. 

62  Alexander  WOLLACOMBE,  gentleman,  v.  Gilbert  DRAKE,  gentleman. 

Lands  in  Exmouth  and  Littleham  and  money  promised  in  exchange  for  the  manor  of  Whytesley  ( i.e . 
Whitsleigh  in  St.  Giles-in-the-Heath).  D.  IX,  1.  Devon. 

63-64  Thomas  WOODRIFFE  of  Hope,  co.  Derby,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  v.  William  BRERETON, 
knight. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Alsager  (Awsinger)  late  of  Thomas  Bukeley  of  Eaton,  deceased,  cousin  of 
the  said  Margaret.  Chester. 

65  Richard  WOODWARD,  servant  to  the  Queen,  v.  Haminet  SOWTHERN  alias  More. 

Closes  in  Boughton  of  the  demise  of  the  dean  and  chapter  of  Chester.  Chester. 

66-67  The  dean  and  chapter  of  WORCESTER  v.  Thomas  GRENDON. 

Double  conveyance  by  the  Crown  of  the  advowson  of  the  church  of  Dean.  See  Calendar  of  Patent 
Rolls,  Edward  VI , I,  237-8;  III,  293.  Bedford. 

68-70  John  WORDESEY  and  others,  administrators  of  the  goods  of  Richard  Hopkyns,  deceased, 
v.  John  JENNYNS,  Maude  his  wife  and  others. 

Seizure  of  the  said  goods,  including  a ‘ yowke  ’ and  a pair  of  ' gobertes,’  from  the  said  Richard's 
house  at  Walsall.  Stafford. 

71-72  Richard  WOTTON,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  son  and  heir  of  William  MYTTON,  esquire. 

Pasture  in  Shrewsbury  demised  to  Robert,  father  of  complainant.  Salop. 

73  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Do.,  defendant  being  the  lessee  of  the  abbot  of  Buildwas.  Salop. 

74-75  John  WRIGHT  v.  Robert  and  Roger  TAVERNER. 

Action  for  price  of  Crown  lands  in  Ribston  and  elsewhere  acquired  through  the  Earl  of  Bedford, 
the  grant  to  whom  proved  to  be  void.  York. 

76  Richard  WRIGHT,  painter-stainer  and  citizen  of  London,  v.  Roger  and  Randolph 

TAILIOUR. 

Moiety  of  land  in  Bostock  granted  to  complainant  by  Thomas  Leftweich,  esquire,  in  reversion  after 
the  death  of  Richard  father  of  defendants.  Chester. 

Robert  WRIGHT. 


77 


Commission  to  examine  witnesses  as  to  the  pledging  of  land  in  Lady  Norton’s  manor  of  Debden 
to  John  Peppis,  gentleman,  since  deceased.  Essex. 


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78  John  WYDMERPOLE  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  and  executrix  of  William  Basford,  v. 
Robert  BENBRIGGE,  overseer  of  the  will  of  the  said  Basford,  and  others. 

Goods  of  the  said  Basford  and  messuage  and  land  in  Hemington  of  the  demise  of  Walter  Devereux, 
lord  Ferrers.  Leicester. 

79-80  William  WYLL  v.  John  ROWE  (Rawe),  son-in-law  of  Bartholomew  Bucke. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  in  the  borough  of  Plymouth  Devon. 

81  Lewis  WYLLYAMS,  yeoman  of  the  wardrobe  to  the  late  Duke  of  Somerset,  v.  the  sheriffs 
of  LONDON,  and  Robert  HICKES  of  London,  ironmonger. 

Action  for  price  of  velvet  and  sarcenet  ordered  by  complainant  on  the  Duke’s  account.  Certiorari 
and  subpoena.  London. 

82  John  WYLSON  of  West  Mersea,  co.  Essex,  mariner,  v.  Thomas  LORDE. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Orford,  late  of  Rowland  Wylson,  deceased,  father  of  complainant, 

Suffolk. 

83  Richard  WYLSON  of  Baldock,  co.  Herts,  beer-brewer,  and  Juliana  his  wife,  daughter  and 
heir  of  Richard  Skegge  and  of  Agnes  his  wife,  v.  Thomas  PYGOTTE,  esquire,  and  THOMAS 
his  son. 

Land  in  Littlecote  (in  Stewkley)  formerly  of  Henry  Skegge  of  Dunstable  in  Bedford,  weaver. 

Bucks. 

84-87  Robert  son  of  John  WYNTER  v.  Thomas  grandson  of  James  CAPS,  gentleman. 

Tenement  and  cottage  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Whytesfeld.  Somerset. 


FILE  1391. 

1-3  Thomas  WAKE,  esquire,  grandson  and  heir  of  Roger  Wake,  v.  John  WYRLEY  (Wourley). 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Milton-Clevedon.  Somerset. 

4-8  John  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  WALDRAM  v.  Richard  MARTYN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  intermingled  with  those  of  defendant  in  Cadby,  and  refusal  to 
make  a severance.  Leicester. 

9-10  William  WALGRAVE  v.  Richard  and  Thomas  GARDYNER  and  Robert  SMYTH. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Brent  Pelham.  See  Files  1283,  No.  2 ; 1321,  No.  2.  Essex. 

11  Edmund  WALLE  of  Passenham,  sawyer,  and  Ellen  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Roger  Palmer 
(Pasnam),  v.  Thomas  PALMER,  half-brother  of  the  said  Ellen. 

Forgery  of  a conveyance  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Passenham.  Mutilated.  Northampton. 
.2-13  Edward  WALLYS  v.  William  VAUS. 

Close  of  pasture  late  held  of  the  manor  of  Cranfield  by  Edmund  Pedder,  gentleman.  Bedford. 

14-15  Ralph  WALROND  of  Tiverton,  clothier,  v.  William  BUCKNAM  (Buckenham),  executor  of 
Philip  May,  both  of  Exeter,  merchants. 

Payment  made  on  behalf  of  the  said  May  in  London.  Devon. 

16  Ralph  WAREN,  son  and  heir  of  entail  of  Robert  Waren,  v.  Christopher  ASKUE,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  North  and  South  Ockenden,  Upminster,  and 
the  hundred  of  Hoo.  See  No.  20.  Essex,  Kent. 

1 7 Henry  WARNER  of  Great  Waltham,  esquire,  v.  Edward  CRANE,  citizen  and  grocer  of 
London,  Robert  KEMPE,  an  executor  of  John  brother  of  complainant,  Henry  BERNARD, 
servant  to  Lord  Rich,  and  others. 

Tampering  with  a jury  in  an  action  concerning  sale  of  woods  in  Great  Stambridge.  Essex. 

18-19  Christopher  WARREN  v.  Edward  BYBBYE  of  Manchester,  draper. 

Debt  of  James  Williamson  of  Manchester,  draper,  paid  by  defendant  in  cloth  of  less  value  than 
represented.  Faded.  Lancaster. 

20  Jane,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  WARREN,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor  of  London,  v.  Thomas 
POYNES,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  goods  (including  a kirtle  of  caffa  and  four  ' boungraces  ’ of  satin)  and  of  deeds  relatin'* 
to  messuages  and  lands  in  Upminster,  North  Ockenden,  All  Hallows  St.  Mary’s,  and  Stoke  in  the 
hundred  of  Hoo,  and  Long  Melford.  See  No.  16.  Essex,  Kent,  Sussex. 

21-23  The  same  v.  Thomas  KNOTT,  now  her  husband,  and  Christopher  SA(L)MON,  gentleman 
late  barber  to  King  Henry  VIII. 

Waste  of  lands  in  Upminster  and  North  Ockenden  late  of  the  said  Robert.  Essex 

24  William  WATERS  of  Lavenham  (Lanam),  co.  Suffolk,  draper,  v.  Elizabeth  WATERS. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hitchin  of  the  demise  of  William  Conyngesbye,  esquire.  Herts 

25  Thomas  WATKYS  of  Aston,  serving-man,  v.  John  HYGGYNSON. 

Refusal  to  complete  a bond  concerning  a joint  lease  of  pasture  in  the  lordship  of  Preen  ( ?).  Faded 

Salop. 

26-27  Richard  WEDGEWOOD,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  MICHELL  and  others. 

Messuages  aqd  land  in  Horton  late  of  Richard  Wedgewood,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Stafford. 

28-31  Henry  WELLYS  of  Overton,  co.  Hants,  gentleman,  and  Mary  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of 
Richard  Pole,  v.  William  STANNEY  and  Gertrude  his  wife. 

Manor  of  Godlingstone  and  messuages  and  land  in  Swanage  (Sandewiche),  Corfe  and  Kingston. 

Dorset. 


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John  FAWKENOUR,  gentleman,  Thomas  GRATEWICK  and 


William  WENHAM 
William  his  brother. 

Lease  of  the  prebend  of  Bishopstone  obtained  by  the  said  Fawkenour  to  complainant’s  use. 

Sussex. 

36-39  Thomas  WETTON  of  London,  haberdasher,  v.  Helen,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William 
BASSET,  knight,  grantee  of  the  monastery  of  Tutbury. 

Meadow  in  Tutbury  of  the  grant  of  John  Porte,  knight.  D.  X,  55.  Stafford. 

40-42  Richard  WHALLEY,  esquire,  v.  William  BOLLES. 

Manor  of  To[ton  ?],  formerly  demised  to  Simon  Callyes.  Mutilated.  Notts. 

43-44  Richard  WHALLEY,  esquire,  v.  Richard  FEELD  and  John  HANBYE. 

Purchase  of  Crown  lands  in  Limber  Magna  to  the  said  Hanbye’s  use.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

'45  Christopher  WHICHECOTE  of  London,  merchant  and  Lucy  his  wife,  a daughter  of  Thomas 
Boswell  of  the  New  Hall  in  Darfield,  v.  Anthony  AYRE,  gentleman,  executor  of  the  said 
Boswell. 

46-51  The  same  v.  the  same,  Martin  ANNE,  husband  of  Elizabeth,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of 
the  said  Boswell,  and  Hugh  WORALL,  esquire. 

Legacy  payable  out  of  lands  in  Gateforth,  Burton,  Selby,  Barugh  (in  Darton),  Greasborough  and 
Wath.  York. 

52-54  Walter  WHYTTOCK  v.  Polydore  WATTEKYNS  alias  Vaughan. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  land  in  Cameley,  and  non-payment  of  price  of  a gelding  and  money 
lent.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 

55  Richard  WILKYNSON  of  Isell  v.  William  son  of  Laurence  FYSSHER,  and  Thomas  PORTER 
of  Alanby,  esquire,  steward  of  the  honour  of  Cockermouth. 

Land  in  Setmurthey  (Setmorthowe)  demised  by  John  father  of  complainant  for  a term  lately 
expired.  Cumberland. 

56-59  Jane  WINTER  v.  Richard  LITTLEY  and  Emma  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of 
Humphrey  Reynoldes  of  Coventry,  gentleman. 

Milborne  Grange,  messuages  and  land  in  Stoneleigh,  and  the  parsonage  of  Cubbington,  of  the  bequest 
of  the  said  Reynolds.  Warwick. 

60-62  The  same  v.  the  said  Emma  REYNOLDES. 

Do.  Warwick. 

63- 64  John  WODCOKE  and  John  PRINGE  v.  John  WESTOVER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Churchstoke  (i.e.  Stoke  Abbott  ?)  late  of  Agnes,  wife  of  William  Bakelford, 
grandmother  of  complainants  and  great-grandmother  of  defendant.  Dorset! 

65-69  Edmund  grandson  and  heir  of  Robert  WOODROVE  (Woodrowe)  v.  Henry  BAYNEBRIGGE 

(Benbricke),  Elizabeth  and  Agnes  BAGSHAWE,  granddaughters  of  Gervase  Woodrowe, 
and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  at  Wormhill  in  Tideswell  (Tydsworth,  Tyddesdale)  of  the  entail  of  Christopher 
Bagshawe  (Bachyshawe)  and  others.  D.  X,  39. 

70-72  Timothy  WOTTON,  Andrew  MEVERELL  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  Charles  WOTTON  alias 
Richardson  and  Thomas  WOTTON. 

Manor  of  Saxelby  and  messuage  in  St.  Gregory’s,  London,  late  of  Matthew  Wootton,  gentleman, 
deceased.  Lincoln. 

73-75  John  WRIGHT,  labourer,  v.  John  (Thomas)  WRIGHT  alias  Carver,  Libeus  RICHARDSON, 
and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Hanney  in  Spilsby  late  of  Thomas  Wright,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Lincoln. 

76  The  same  v.  the  same  except  the  said  Richardson. 

Do.  Damaged.  Lincoln. 

77-78  Richard  WRIGHT  v.  Geoffrey  TEYNBYE, 

Lands  in  Barton-on-Humber.  Linclon. 

79  Walter  WYLLIAMS  of  Chedzoy,  co.  Somerset,  and  Jennet  his  wife,  daughter  of  Laurence 
Phelipes  and  of  Agnes  his  wife,  both  deceased,  v.  David  William  RYCE  and  others. 

Park,  marsh,  and  other  lands  in  Penvay  of  the  demise  of  Arnold  Butler  of  Pembrey,  esquire. 

Carmarthen. 

80-83  John  WYLMOTT,  esquire,  v.  Henry  LAKE,  Agnes  his  wife,  and  Thomas  SOUTHDON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Whitstone  of  the  demise  of  John  Carewe,  esquire.  Devon. 

84-86  Egion  WYLSON  and  Dorothy  his  wife  v.  Thomas  WALRON. 

One-half  of  one-third  of  the  manor  of  Langridge  with  appurtenances  in  Langridge,  Tadwick  in 
Swainswick  (Totwycke),  Lansdown  and  Westcomb.  Somerset. 

87  Ryce  WYNE,  yeoman  of  the  Chamber,  son  of  Ryce  ap  Jevan  ap  Llewellyn,  v.  John 
GREFFYTH  ap  Nycolas. 

Common  of  pasture  for  a horse,  pigs  and  geese  appurtenant  to  a house  and  land  called  Leeswood 
(‘  the  Lyswod  ’).  Flint. 

88-89  Thomas  Maria  WYNGFELDE  v.  Ambrose  COLE  his  stepson. 

Slander  and  robbery  of  goods  and  deeds  at  Ipswich.  Mutilated.  Suffolk. 

90  William  WYNTER  of  London,  esquire,  v.  Roger  GREGORY,  husbandman. 


Manor  of  Brodewyke  late  of  John  Wynter,  father  of  complainant. 

91  William  WYTHYE  of  Grays  Inn  Lane,  tailor,  v.  EDWARD  ap  Powell. 
Loan. 


Gloucester. 


London,  Salop. 


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FILE  1392. 

I- 3  Roger  WALROND  v.  Marmaduke  POPHAM,  gentleman. 

Manor  of  Durleigh  and  land  there  of  the  demise  of  Robert  Welshe,  master  of  the  late  hospital  of  St. 
John,  Bridgewater,  and  the  brethren  thereof.  Somerset. 

4-5  John  WARNER  v.  Thomas  BUTTIS,  esquire. 

Repairs  of  a mill  and  mill-house  in  Great  Ryburgh  due  under  complainant’s  lease.  Norfolk. 

6 John  WARREN  v.  Anthony  BUSTARDE,  esquire  and  others. 

Repudiation  of  a lease  of  lands  in  the  said  Bustarde’s  manor  of  Brampford  Speke.  Devon. 

7-10  John  WARREYN  of  Fyfield  and  Thomas  HEYTHE  and  Jane  his  wife,  his  tenants,  v. 
Leonard  WOODLAND  of  Chippenham. 

Action  for  trespass  on  a messuage  and  land  in  Pewsey,  the  title-deeds  being  in  this  court. 

Wilts. 

II- 15  Andrew  son  of  Walter  WARWYKE  and  Walter  SPEALTE  v.  Bartholomew  FORTESCUE, 

esquire. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  land  in  Holbeton.  Devon. 

16  William  WATSON  v.  Richard  BULLOCKE  and  James  MOYSIER. 

Partition  of  the  manor  of  South  Holme  acquired  of  the  Crown  (field-names  given).  York. 

17-18  Henry  WAYNMAN,  clerk,  v.  Robert  JOHNSON,  clerk  and  Thomas  JOHNSON. 

Debt.  

19-20  Margaret  WESTHAWE,  executrix  of  Richard  Westhawe,  v.  Thomas  LAURENS  of  Norwich, 
merchant,  and  Alice  his  wife. 

Debt  of  Nicholas  Calver  of  Little  Walsingham,  mercer,  copyhold  tenant  in  Little  Walsingham  and 
father  of  the  said  Alice.  Norfolk. 

21-24  Geoffrey  and  John,  grandsons  and  heirs  of  John  WESTON,  v.  Herbert  and  Thomas  FYNCHE. 
Messuages  and  lands  in  Linstead,  Bapchild  and  Tonge  wrongfully  sold  by  John  Chilton,  late  steward, 
of  Wye.  Will  recited.  Kent. 

25-26  William  WESTON  v.  Thomas  BRUER. 

Toft  and  croft  held  of  the  late  Earl  of  Southampton’s  manor  of  Swanwick  in  Titchfield.  Hants. 

27-31  Thomas  WHARTON,  lord  Wharton,  v.  Thomas  MAULEVERER,  knight. 

Money  payable  as  part  of  a contract  of  marriage  between  Henry  son  of  complainant  and  Joan 
daughter  of  defendant.  

32-33  . . . WILLIAMSON  v.  Richard  HARRISON. 

Common  of  pasture  in  Everton,  defendant  being  farmer  of  the  vicarage.  Faded.  Notts. 

34-35  William  WILLOUGHBY,  lord  Willoughby  of  Parham,  v.  Robert  PAWLYN,  late  constable  of 
Orford,  and  other  inhabitants  there. 

Arrest  of  goods  claimed  by  a servant  of  complainant  and  dispute  as  to  rights  of  common.  (Interro- 
gatories and  deposition,  concerning  the  powers  and  duties  of  the  burgesses).  Suffolk. 

36-38  Thomas  WOODHOUSE  of  London  pewterer,  v.  John  SKARVELL. 

Messuage  and  land  formerly  held  of  the  manor  of  Lavant  by  Thomas  Luke.  Replication  wanting. 

Sussex. 

39-41  Richard  WOODWARD  v.  Thurstan  LANT  (Lont). 

Land  in  Snelston  sublet  by  defendant.  Derby. 

42  Richard  WORTLEY  of  Thame,  fletcher,  v.  Thomas  HENDIE. 

Refusal  to  give  bond  for  conditions  of  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  at  Moreton  in  Thame. 

Oxford _ 

43  ...  WYKES,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  his  brother. 

Loans  of  cattle  and  money.  Mutilated.  Salop. 

44  Mary  WYMBISSHE  v.  [Ambrose  DUDLEY  and  Lady  Elizabeth  TAILBOYSE  his  wife,  late 
the  wife  of  Thomas  Wymbisshe,  esquire.] 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a close  of  pasture  in  Tooting  Bee.  Mutilated.  Surrey. 

45-46  Edward  WYNGATE  v.  Thomas  HUMERSTON  (Hamerston)  and  Margaret  his  wife,  executrix 
and  late  the  wife  of  William  Smyth  of  Huchyn. 

Debt  for  goods  supplied.  Mutilated.  Answer  wanting.  [Herts?] 


FILE  1393. 

1-2  Richard  WADESLEY  and  William  RODDESBYE  v.  John  RODDESBYE. 

Goods  of  Agnes  Roddesbye,  deceased,  sister-in-law  of  defendant,  whose  executors  complainants 
are.  Mutilated.  

3 Edward  WARCOPP  v.  William  PRESTCOSYN. 

Loan.  Westmoreland. 

4-6  William  WARDEN  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  John  Coles,  v.  William 
FYSSHER. 

Land  in  Great  Billing  claimed  by  defendant  under  a lease  from  the  parson.  Northampton. 


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7 Edward  WATSON,  esquire,  v.  James  ALTHAM,  citizen  and  clothworker  of  London,  Giles 

ALLYNGTON,  knight,  sheriff  of  Huntingdon  and  Thomas  LOVETT,  esquire,  sheriff  of 
Northampton. 

Refusal  by  the  said  Altham  to  avow  a suit  against  the  other  defendants  for  moneys  levied  on  a 
statute  staple  whereof  he  had  promised  to  renounce  execution.  Huntingdon,  Northampton. 

8-9  William  WEALE  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  Humphrey  KERY  of  Binweston  (in  Worthen), 
gentleman. 

Compounding  debts  due  jointly  to  complainant  and  to  Thomas  Kery,  deceased. 

London,  Salop. 

10-12  William  WEAVER  of  Whitechapel,  co.  Middlesex,  collar-maker,  and  Marion  his  wife  v 
William  PHELPPOTT  and  Thomas  DONNE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Llangarran  late  of  Richard  Phillip  of  Treduchan  in  Llangarran  (Tradraham- 
waylarde),  deceased,  cousin  of  the  said  Marion.  See  File  1321,  No.  12. 

Hereford. 

13  Robert  WEBB  v.  John  GOSSQN,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a tenement  in  Berkshire  in  the  parish  of  St.  Aldate’s  (Sainte  doles)  in 
the  city  of  Oxford  (sic)  and  of  land  in  Long  Wittenham.  Berks. 

14-16  Nicholas  WEBSTER  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Agnes  GEE. 

Messuages  in  [Rojthley  late  of  Robert  Vincent,  deceased.  Damaged.  Leicester. 

17-20  Leonard  WELBECKE  of  Garsington  v.  John  HOWELL  of  Ifffey. 

Joint  debt  of  complainant  and  John  Alexaunder  which  it  was  agreed  that  the  latter  should  pay. 

Oxford. 

21-24  Thomas  WELDISHE  v.  James  BLACKE  and  Richard  PEMERTON. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Linton  of  the  bequest  of  William  Weldishe,  father  of  complainant.  Kent. 
25  The  dean  and  chapter  of  WELLS  v.  John  TOGOOD,  parson  of  Wraxall. 

Reviver  of  two  suits  for  an  annuity  charged  on  the  said  church.  Somerset. 

26-27  John  WIGAN  of  London  v.  William  FOX. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ewloe  of  the  demise  of  Ryse  ap  Edward  of  Pell,  whereof  defendant  claims  to 
have  been  awarded  provisional  possession  by  the  Council  of  the  Marches.  Flints. 

28-29  Thomas  WILKES,  merchant  of  the  Staple  of  Calais,  v.  John  SEYNTLOWE  and  Edward 
GREVYLL,  knight. 

Lands  in  Napton,  Old  Hodnell,  Ascote,  Burton-Dasset  (Cheppyng  Dassett),  Birton,  North  End,  and 
Knightcote  (both  in  Burton-Dasset)  of  the  entail  of  John  Spenser.  Damaged.  See  File  1322,  Nos. 
43-44.  Warwick. 

30-35  Anthony  WILL  of  Callington  v.  William  WESCOTT,  Sampson  CRABBE  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  at  Frogwell  (in  Callington).  Cornwall. 

36-39  Owen  WODD  v.  Thomas  GYLL. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Leek  of  the  demise  of  Ralph  Bagenall,  knight.  Stafford. 

40-43  George  WODE  v.  Richard  WHYTLAWES  and  William  BENT  (Benett). 

Site  of  a stable  in  a street  called  ‘ Shoplocke  ’ in  Shrewsbury,  and  pasture  at  Coton  in  the  liberties 
of  Shrewsbury,  all  of  the  bequest  of  Robert  Wode,  brother  of  complainant.  Salop. 

44-45  John,  son  of  John  WYATT  of  Fonthill  Gifford,  tanner,  v.  Nicholas  VINCENT  alias  Brooke, 
servant  to  John  Mervyn,  knight,  overseer  of  the  will  of  the  said  John  Wyatt  the  father. 
Bequest  of  leather,  ‘ rindes  ’ and  other  necessities  for  tanning.  ' Wilts. 

46  Thomas  WYLL  v.  Martin  COLE  of  East  Allington. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  called  Odicknoll  in  the  manor  of  Odicknoll  in  St.  Mary 
Church.  Devon. 

47  The  same  v.  John  WYLL  his  son. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  same  and  other  land  there  and  to  a tenement  in  Compton  (in 
Marldon  ?)  held  of  the  manor  of  Paignton.  Devon. 

48-49  Myles  WYLSON  of  Manchester  v.  Christopher  FRAUNCIS. 

Messuage  and  leasowe  in  Kingswinford  late  of  William  Wylson,  brother  of  complainant,  and  Jane  his 
wife.  Stafford. 

50  Thomas  WYLDSMYTH  v.  Myles  and  Edward  WYLSON. 

Pasture-ground  in  Amblecote  of  the  demise  of  the  said  William  and  Jane.  [Stafford  or  Worcester], 
51-53  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  John  WYNDE  and  formerly  of  Nicholas  Baskerfeld,  v.  Thomas 
PAYNE  of  Castleacre. 

Lease  of  the  manor  of  Titchwell  obtained  by  defendant  only,  after  receiving  money  from  complainant 
to  obtain  a joint  lease.  Norfolk. 

54  John  WYNYETT  of  North  Petherton,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  BAKER,  yeoman,  late 
servant  to  John,  earl  of  Bedford,  deceased,  the  Kings  and  Queen’s  lieutenant  of  the  forest  of 
Dartmoor,  and  others. 

Refusal  to  make  complainant  the  said  Baker’s  deputy  in  the  four  foresterships  of  Dartmoor. 
Mutilated.  Devon. 


FILE  1394. 

3 William  WAKE,  yeoman,  Joan  his  wife  and  Ralph  their  son  v.  Henry  TWYNYHOO, 
gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a capital  messuage,  cottage  and  land  at  Bagbury  in  Evercreech  in 
reversion  after  the  death  of  Thomas  Wake,  father  of  the  said  William.  Somerset. 


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4-6  John  WALKELEY  of  King’s  Stanley,  husbandman,  v.  William  RYCARDES. 

• Refusal  to  complete  the  marriage  settlement  of  complainant’s  son  and  defendant’s  daughter. 

Gloucester. 


7 ...  WALKER,  clerk,  v.  Robert  ROBOTHAM  and  Grace  his  wife,  administratrix  of  the 
goods  of  Robert  Bulle,  deceased. 

Expenses  of  complainant  relating  to  the  prebend  of  Berkswich  and  Whittington  in  [Lichfield] 
cathedral.  Mutilated.  Stafford. 

8 William  WALLER  of  Ottery  St.  Mary,  gentleman  v.  Walter  YEA. 

Price  of  lease  in  reversion  of  a ‘ justement  grounde  ’ in  Bishop’s  Nympton  (Nymet).  See  File  1396, 
No.  16.  Devon. 

9 Humphrey  WALROND  of  Bradfield  ( in  Uffculme),  son  and  heir  of  Henry  Walrond,  v. 
William  HODY. 

Boundaries  of  Hoo  Down  in  Brixham,  defendant  having  embezzled  the  deed  of  enclosure.  Devon. 
io-X2  William  WALSAM  v.  Thomas  WARDE  of  Clayworth,  William  SWAYNSON  and  John 
SMYTHE,  labourers. 

Price  of  cattle  sold  to  the  said  Warde,  for  which  the  other  defendants  had  become  sureties. 

Notts. 


Hereford. 

Hereford. 
Cuthbert  ELLISON,  mayor  of 


-13  John  WATKYNS  v.  Richard  WATKYNS. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Pencoyd  of  the  gift  of  defendant. 

The  same  v.  Thomas  FOSTER. 

Meadow  in  King’s  Caple  of  the  demise  of  defendant. 

14  William  WATSON,  citizen  and  draper  of  London, 

Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 

Part  price  of  flax.  Mutilated.  N’humb. 

15-16  William  WAYTE  of  Hartwith,  husbandman,  v.  Marmaduke  BECKWITH,  gentleman. 

Obtaining  an  inquest  for  damages  without  informing  complainant,  in  contempt  of  an  injunction 
from  this  court.  See  File  1166,  No.  29.  [York.] 

17  John  WEBBE,  yeoman,  and  Katherine  his  wife  v.  John  STANEFORDE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Nether  Tysoe  held  of  the  late  abbot  of  Kenilworth’s  manor  of  Kineton. 

Warwick. 


18  The  dean  and  chapter  of  WELLS  v.  William  TURNOUR,  late  dean,  John  CAERDEMAKER, 
chancellor  of  the  cathedral,  and  John  BESTE  and  James  BOND  ' syngle  ’ canons. 

Money  payable  by  defendants  in  their  admission  ‘ in  the  name  of  a caucyon  ’ (The  first  three 
defendants’  names  are  marked  ‘ marryed  men.’)  Somerset. 

19-21  Richard  WHALLEY  of  Welbeck,  esquire,  v.  William  GASCOIGNE,  knight. 

Lordship  of  Whatton.  [Notts.] 

22-23  The  same  v.  Maurice  DENNYS,  knight. 

Action  for  conveyance  of  the  manors  of  Taunton  ( i.e . Staunton?),  Whatton  and  Hawkesworth, 
which  complainant  could  not  do  because  imprisoned  by  the  late  Duke  of  Northumberland  in  the 
Tower.  Notts. 

24-27  Richard  WHALLEY,  esquire,  appointed  to  administer  the  money  of  the  late  Duke  of 
Somerset  at  his  first  arrest  v.  John  (Richard)  RAVESSHE,  comptroller  of  the  household  of 
the  said  Duke,  and  Thomas  WETHERALL  his  clerk  of  the  works. 

Falsification  of  a statement  of  defendant’s  wages.  

28-29  Elizabeth  WHARTON  v.  Evan  CARTER  and  Miles  ANDR  . . . 

Goods  of  Robert  Wharton,  husband  of  complainants,  killed  at  Kendal.  Faded. 

[Westmoreland],  Worcester. 


30  John  WHITE  of  Bristol,  gentleman,  v.  George  HARBART,  knight,  executor  of  John 
Craddock  of  Bedminster. 

Debt  of  the  said  Craddock.  See  File  1395,  No.  46.  Somerset. 

31-35  John  WHATELEY  (Wheatley,  Whatley),  vicar  of  Crowle,  v.  John  COMBES,  gentleman. 
Tithe  hay  and  corn  and  profits  of  the  Easter  book  of  complainant’s  vicarage,  defendant  being  patron 
and  entitled  to  a pension  therefrom.  Worcester. 

36  Hugh  WHITE  and  Mary  his  wife  v.  John  LONGLEY,  father  of  the  said  Mary. 

Money  and  apparel  worth  20  nobles  promised  to  the  said  Mary  on  her  marriage.  

37  Martin  WHYTFORD,  husbandman,  and  Henry  JAGOWE,  yeoman,  both  of  Tregony,  v. 
Nicholas  HERLE,  esquire. 

Damages  awarded  against  defendants  for  taking  from  Paul  Wyllyams  at  Roche  a horse  which 
defendants  claimed  as  his.  Cornwall. 


38-39  Francis  WILKES  of  Broom  (in  Bilston),  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  THROCKMERTON, 
esquire,  and  William  RYCE,  gentleman  of  the  Privy  Chamber. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Willenhall  held  of  the  manor  of  Stow  Heath,  and  pledged  to  William  Horwood, 
late  Attorney-General,  deceased.  Mutilated.  Stafford. 

40  John  WILSON  v.  Roger  CHURCHMAN  of  Windsor,  yeoman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  land  in  Staines.  Middlesex. 

41-42  Robert,  son  of  Robert  WILSON,  v.  Nicholas  GARLYCK  of  Thossell  (i.e.  Tideswell  ?)  and 
Robert  his  brother. 

Unlawful  distresses  on  a messuage  and. land  at  Hargatewall  in  Wormhill  (Hardykwall)  of  the 
demise  of  Francis  Hopkyns.  See  File  1186,  No.  61.  Derby. 


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43-44  The  same  v.  the  said  Nicholas. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  the  same  ( ?).  Damaged.  Derby. 

45-46  William  WINDESOR,  lord  Windsor,  v.  James  [BLUNT],  lord  Mountjoy. 

Reviver  of  a suit  against  William  late  lord  Mountjoy  for  the  manors  of  Barton,  Sutton,  Sapperton, 
Alkmonton,  Bentley,  Hatton,  Little  Longstone  ( Lange wisdon),  Brushfield  (Brightrichfelde)’, 
Totley  in  Dronfield  (Tottyngsley),  Hazlewood,  Alvaston,  and  Allerton,  the  mansion-house  of  Foie 
in  Checkley  (Fald  Madley  Allfeithe,  Alsighe),  lands  and  a water-mill  in  Foie,  Totton  (i.e.  Toot  Hill 
in  Checkley),  Alvaston,  Ambaston.Thulston  in  Elvaston  (Thurleston)  Alvestone  (i.e.  Elvaston) 
and  Thurvaston,  the  mansion  of  Hampton  Lovett  Tikynhapletre,  messuages,  land  and  12 
dulmers  ’ (i.e.  bullaries?)  of  salt  water  in  Hampton  Lovett  and  Droitwich  (Bartwiche),  and  the 
mansion  of  Telton,  Cottesmore,  and  Greatham.  (The  pedigree  differs  from  that  in  the  Complete 
Peerage.)  Derby,  Leicester,  Stafford,  Worcester,  Rutland. 


47  William  WITHERS,  vicar  of  Butleigh,  v.  William  GOUPPEY. 

Lease  of  the  said  vicarage  by  John  Whyte,  late  vicar,  deprived  for  marriage.  Somerset. 

48  Robert  WOOD  and  Katherine  his  wife  v.  Richard  AWNYON  of  Chester,  shoemaker. 
Tenement  late  of  Margery  Howe,  deceased,  mother  of  the  said  Katherine.  Damaged.  Chester. 

49  Ralph  WRIGHT,  parson  of  Pluckley,  v.  John  MORE  and  Richard  DERING,  gentlemen. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  complainant’s  parsonage.  ’ Kent 

50-52  James  WRYGHT  v.  John  son  and  heir  of  Nicholas  SAUNDERSON. 

Meadow  in  Carlton  late  of  John  Wryght,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Notts. 

53  Edward  WRYGHTE  (?),  husbandman,  v.  George  IVELEY  and  others. 

Chapel  and  glebe  of  [Chapel-en-le]  Frith.  Damaged.  Derby. 

54  Godfrey  WUDDUS  and  William  SHAWE  v.  Nicholas  GEPSON  and  others. 

Goods  of  Roger  Newbold,  deceased,  whose  executors  complainants  are.  


55-56  Roger  WURTHINGTON,  Alice  his  wife,  and  John  their  son  v.  Elizabeth  late  the  wife  of 
Henry  WYGLEY,  and  George  WYGLEY. 

Occupation  of  a messuage  and  land  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Scraptoft  in  contempt  of  a verdict  given 
at  Leicester.  Answer  wanting.  Leicester. 

57  Thomas  WYDALL  of  Glentham  v.  Peter  MAYNERS  and  others. 

Loan  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  Lincoln. 

58-60  Edward  son  and  executor  of  Henry  WYGLEY  v.  George  SYMKYN. 

Waste  of  lands  in  the  manor  of  Scraptoft  by  colour  of  a forged  copy  of  court  roll.  Leicester. 

61  Richard  WYCKBROK  of  Bishop’s  Waltham,  draper,  v,  Emery  LYKES,  servant  to 

Capplyn  of  Southampton. 

Purchase  in  exchange  for  cloth  ( described ),  of  canvas  on  complainant’s  account  in  St.  Malo 
which  proved  to  be  of  less  value  than  represented.  Hants. 

62-63  Thomas  WYLCOKE  and  Patrick  HOWARD,  [churchwardens]  of  South  Lynn,  v.  Harry 
BLASBYE  and  James  BAKER,  late  churchwardens. 

Price  of  church  ornaments  ( described ),  partly  lent  to  the  said  Baker  and  the  rest  paid  to  the  commis- 
sioners for  the  sale  of  church  goods.  Norfolk. 

64  John,  son  of  Robert  WYLLIAM  alias  Cornysshe  and  of  Joan  his  wife,  v.  Richard  BULLER, 
esquire,  and  Joan  WYLLIAM  alias  Cornysshe,  stepmother  of  complainant. 

Tenement  at  Kingsmill  in  the  manor  of  Landulph.  (It  is  stated  for  custom  that  a grantee  cannot 
surrender  his  estate  without  the  consent  of  his  successor  named  in  the  same  grant).  Cornwall. 

65-66  William  WYLSON,  labourer,  son  and  heir  of  Henry  Wylson,  v.  George  ZOUCHE,  esquire, 
and  Thomas  LUDLAM  of  Ripley,  tailor. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Ripley  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and  convent  of  Darley.  Derby. 

67-69  Eleanor  WYSEMAN,  guardian  of  Edmund  son  and  heir  of  John  Wyseman  v.  Charles 
WYSEMAN. 

Composition  concerning  lands  in  Thornham  Magna  and  Parva,  Stoke  [Ash]  and  Wetheringfelde  (i.e. 
Wetheringsett  ?)  late  of  Thomas  Wyseman,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  John  and  Charles.  Mutilated. 

Suffolk. 

70  [The  said?]  John  v.  the  said  Charles. 

Lands  in  Thornham,  Brockford  (in  Wetheringsett)  and  Stoke  [Ash],  Mutilated.  Suffolk. 


FILE  1395. 

1-2  Reynold  WADDYNGTON,  parson  of  Haceby,  v.  William  TOWNROW’E,  late  parson,  deprived 
for  marriage,  Robert  FORCET  of  Walcot,  gentleman,  and  William  BOTHE,  yeoman. 
Forgery  of  a lease  of  the  said  parsonage  in  the  name  of  the  said  Townerowe.  Lincoln. 

3-5  Joan  WALFORDE  of  Bocking  v.  Thomas  SYLESDON,  gentleman. 

Land  in  Finchingfield  late  of  John  Walforde,  deceased,  husband  of  complainant.  Essex. 

6-13  George  WALLE  and  others  v.  William  WESTE,  knight,  Edmund  his  son,  and  George 
NEWPORTE,  esquire. 

‘ Seales  or  leades  or  bullaryes  of  salt  water  callyd  fates  otherwyse  callyd  salte  fates  otherwyse 
boylinge  fates  otherwyse  salte  howses  [otherwyse]  boylinge  leades  otherwyse  salte  leades  or  wyche- 
howses  ’ and  woods  in  Droitwich.  See  File  1276,  Nos.  5 and  30.  Worcester. 


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14  William  WALPOLE.  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Shadworth,  and  Robert  SHAD 
WORTH  her  son,  v.  Henry  and  Thomas  SHADWORTH. 

Legacy  of  the  said  William  Shadworth,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  

15  Thomas  WALSINGHAM,  servant  to  George  Owen,  esquire,  the  Queen’s  physician,  v.  the 
mayor  and  bailiffs  of  OXFORD  and  Richard  BROKES,  burgess  of  Oxford. 

Action  for  calling  the  said  Brokes  a rebel  and  a liar,  arising  out  of  a dispute  between  the  said  Owen 
and  the  city  of  Oxford  concerning  common  in  St.  Giles’s  Field.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  See  File 
1397,  No.  25.  Oxford. 

16  Arthur  WARCOPPE,  gentleman,  v.  Hugh  BYRD  and  Thomas  HYLL,  husbandman. 

Pasture  in  Colby  late  of  Bernard  Warcoppe,  father  of  complainant.  Westmorland. 

17-20  Thomas  WARDE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  niece  and  heir  of  William  Chase,  v.  Thomas 
WETHERALL. 

Farm  in  Isleworth  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Chase.  Middlesex. 


2 1 Nicholas  son  and  heir  of  John  WATKYNSON  v.  Thomas  FYSSHER  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Knottingley.  York. 

22  Roger  WATKYS  and  Rose  his  wife  v.  William  MENLOVE. 

Burgages  and  land  in  the  lordship  of  Wem,  late  of  John  Bollar  of  Brewood,  co.  Stafford.  Salop. 

23  Ralph  WATSON,  parson  of  Nuthurst,  v.  Richard  WASTLYN  alias  Saunders. 

Parsonage  of  Nuthurst  claimed  under  a lease  from  Gregory  Doddes,  late  parson  deprived  for 
marriage.  Hants. 

24-27  William  WATTES  of  Canterbury  v.  Thomas  HARLAKENDEN. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ivychurch,  late  of  William  Watt(es),  deceased  grandfather  of  complainant 
D.  XII,  4.  Kent. 


28  William  WEALE,  student  at  the  law,  and  others,  sons  of  William  Weale  of  Shrewsbury,  dyer, 
deceased  v.  Robert  GYTTYNS. 

Messuage,  barn,  and  land  in  Shrewsbury  and  Coleham  of  the  demise  of Hoord  of  Bridgnorth. 

Salop. 

29  Edmund  WEKES  v.  Hugh  WEKES  and  Anthony  HONYCHURCHE. 

Suppression  of  a new  lease  of  land  in  Broadwoodkelly,  late  of  Henry  Wekes,  father  of  the  said  Edmund 
and  Hugh. 

30  William  WELSTODE  and  John  his  brother  and  next  friend  v.  Thomas  GOBY  of  Wimborn 
Minster,  beer-brewer. 

Legacy  of  William  Welstode  of  Wimborn  Minster,  father  of  complainants,  and  cost  of  maintenance 
of  the  said  William  the  son,  for  which  defendant  had  received  200  sheep.  Dorset. 

31  William  WENHAM  v.  John  FAWKENER,  gentleman. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Busshoppreston  (i.e.  Preston  by  Hove?)  which  defendant  promised  to 
obtain  in  exchange  for  a former  lease.  Sussex. 


32  Richard  WEST  v.  William  STRYNGER  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Messuages  in  Billingshurst  and  [Wisborough]  Green  late  of  Richard  West,  deceased,  father  of  com 
plainant.  Sussex. 

33-34  William  Feltham  and  Nicholas  Lece  (Lease),  churchwardens  of  WESTHALL,  for  them- 
selves and  all  the  inhabitants,  v.  Richard  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  DAVYE. 

Land  in  Westhall  called  the  ‘ gylde  lande  of  Seyncte  Trenyte.’  Suffolk. 


35  The  same  churchwardens,  with  the  rest  of  the  inhabitants  in  the  name  of  the  town  v.  Richard 

MYHELLES. 

Rent  charged  by  Thomas  Gooche,  late  vicar,  on  a tenement  occupied  by  defendant  in  Westhall 

Suffolk. 

36-37  Richard  WESTON,  husbandman,  and  William  his  son,  v.  Christopher  BRADWELL. 

Site  of  the  manor  of  Marston  and  lands  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Arthur.  (Defendant  pleads  the  said 
Richard’s  dilatory  proceedings  at  common  law),  Stafford. 

38  Richard  WESTON  v.  William  RAYNSHAWE  and  others. 

Tenement  in  the  borough  of  Stafford  bought  of  John  Russell  ( ?).  Damaged.  Stafford. 

39  Edward  Bagshawe  and  William  Halle,  for  themselves  and  the  inhabitants  of  WETTON,  v. 
John  GRYMES  of  London,  clothworker. 

Seizure  of  the  church  of  Wetton  by  colour  of  a purchase  of  the  manor.  Stafford. 

40-41  John  WEVINGE  of  Ashton  Keynes  v.  Benett  JAYE  of  Purton. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Chelworth.  (Defendant  pleads  a decree  of  the 
Court  of  Requests).  Wilts. 

42-44  Robert  WHELER  of  Cowley,  co.  Gloucester,  labourer  v.  Thomas  HAWKES,  yeoman,  great 
grandson  and  heir  of  Richard  Reynalde  of  Walsall  and  of  Annes  his  wife. 

Lands  late  of  John  Bavyn  of  Pershore  [co.  Worcester],  grandfather  of  complainant.  Damaged. 

Stafford. 

45  Christopher  WHYTE  v.  Leonard  WYLKYNS. 

Close  of  pasture  in  the  manor  of  Chilcot  (in  Wells)  of  the  demise  of  John  Uvedale,  prebendary  of 
Wells.  Somerset. 

46  John  WHYTE  of  Bristol,  esquire,  v.  George  HERBERT,  knight,  executor  of  John  Cradocke, 
gentleman. 

Loan  to  the  said  Cradocke  repayable  out  of  the  issues  of  the  parsonage  of  Bedminster.  See  File 
1394,  No.  30.  Somerset. 


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Robert  WIGMORE,  esquire,  v.  William  GRESSHAM,  esquire,  and  John  GRYFFYN. 

Action  concerning  land  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Roughton,  which  should  have  been  suspended 
during  arbitration.  Norfolk. 

48  WILLIAM  ap  William  and  John  CLEMENT  v.  Lewis  APPRYCE. 

Cottage  and  land  in  Kerry  late  of  William  Brekenock,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainants. 

Montgomery. 

49  WILLIAM  ap  David  of  Oswestry,  yeoman,  v.  Meredith  ap  John  TAYLOUR. 

Price  of  flax  and  ‘ wosters.’  Salop. 

50-51  George  WODE  of  St.  John  Zachary,  London,  goldsmith,  and  Katherine  his  wife,  v.  William 
PALMER. 

Legacy  of  Thomas  Palmer  of  Carlton,  father  of  the  said  Katherine  and  William 

London,  Northampton. 

52  John  WOLDNALLES,  labourer,  v.  David  POLE,  official  of  the  bishop  of  Coventry  and 
Lichfield,  and  the  sheriff  of  STAFFORD. 

Imprisonment  on  an  excommunication  at  the  suit  of  the  late  Duke  of  Northumberland  for  with- 
holding of  tithes  in  Walsall.  Subpoena  and  corpus  cum  causa.  Stafford. 

53  George  WOLFITTE,  clerk,  and  Geoffrey  WOLFITTE  v.  Alice  late  the  wife  of  Richard 
DRAYCOTE  and  John  DRAYCOTE. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Wysall  (Wysho)  made  by  the  late  monastery  of  Worksop  and  lost  at  the 
dissolution.  Notts. 

54-55  Richard  WOLMER  of  Bloxham,  esquire,  v.  Christopher  TOMPSON. 

Parsonage  of  Wellingore  with  lands  and  deeds  promised  to  defendant’s  son  on  his  marriage  with  com- 
plainant’s daughter.  Commission.  Lincoln. 

56-59  Robert  WOODFORD  of  London  v.  Francis  SMYTH. 

Manor  of  Ashby  Folvill  formerly  of  John  Folvyll,  ancestor  of  complainant  and  of  Mary,  wife  of 
defendant.  Damaged.  D.  XIII,  52.  Leicester. 

60-64  Edmund  WOODROVE  v.  Henry  BAYNBRYGGE  and  others. 

(Contination  of  File  1391,  Nos.  65-69).  Damaged.  Derby. 

65-67  Robert  WOOLBY  of  Wainfleet,  yeoman,  c.  John  BAWDEWYN. 

Messuage  in  Ashby  by  Horncastle  late  of  Richard  Neve,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Lincoln. 

68  Francis  WORSELEY  of  Helpes[tone],  grandson  and  heir  of  Myles  Worseley,  v.  Nicholas 
FETHERSTONE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  at  Deeping  gate  in  Maxey.  Mutilated. 

Northampton. 

69-70  William  WORTLEY  (Worley)  of  Whissendine,  labourer,  Joan  his  wife,  and  Agnes  MANNE 
v.  John  (A)  MANNE. 

Legacies  of  Thomas  Man,  father  of  the  female  complainants  and  brother  of  defendant.  Rutland. 

71-72  Elizabeth  WRIGHT,  an  infant,  by  John  Gedge  of  Earith  her  guardian,  v.  Henry  CORBETT 
of  the  same. 

Legacy  of  Stephen  Wright  of  Somersham,  father  of  complainant,  whose  executor  defendant  is. 

Huntingdon. 

73  Robert  WRIGHT. 

Subpoena  to  obtain  the  evidence  of  John  Corbett,  gentleman,  steward  of  the  manor  of  Debden,  and 
others,  as  to  land  there  pledged  to  John  Peppis,  deceased,  by  commandment  of  Lord  Rich,  then 
chancellor.  See  File  1321,  No.  47.  Essex. 

74  William  WYKE,  vicar  of  Deverell  Langebrege,  v.  William  HAYNES. 

Non-performance  of  conditions  of  presentation  to  the  said  vicarage  for  which  complainant  gave 
bond  in  100/.  Mutilated.  [Wilts.] 

75-76  Walter  WYLDE  of  Cromer,  mariner,  v.  William  MANGLES,  Elizabeth  his  wife  and  others. 
Messuage  in  [Cromer]  of  the  demise  of  John  Fevers.  Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

77-79  Simon  WYLDON,  husbandman,  grandson  of  William  Wyldon,  v.  William  PALMER,  gentle- 
men, and  Thomas  BROOKES,  his  servant. 

Seizure  of  copy  of  court  roll  and  crops  of  a tenement  in  the  said  Palmer’s  manor  of  Brailes. 

Warwick. 

■80-82  William  WYLLCOKES  v.  John  COWYCK  and  Margaret  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the 
wife  of  Richard  Seller. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  Southwark,  Wooburn,  Little  Marlow,  Wycombe,  Great 
Missenden,  and  Wendover  late  of  Walter  Wyllcokes,  deceased,  father  of  complainant,  whose 
executor  the  said  Seller  was.  Surrey,  Buckingham. 

83-85  Robert  WYLLYAMSON  v.  Robert  ASSHETON  his  father-in-law. 

Goods  and  a tenement  in  Edlaston  promised  to  complainant  if  he  should  lose  a tenement  he  then 
possessed.  [Derby]. 

86-87  Edmund  WYLSON  v.  Henry  FOXALL  and  Seth  WALTHEWE,  executors  of  Agnes  Walthewe. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Birmingham  and  of  a legacy  of  the  said  Agnes  to  Sence 
Walthewe,  wife  of  complainant.  Warwick. 

88-90  Anthony  WYNTER  and  Edmund  NYCOLLES,  administrators  of  the  goods  of  William 
Marshall,  parson  of  Wetherley,  deceased,  v.  William  DEWSNOPE,  clerk. 

Arrears  of  rent  of  the  said  parsonage.  D.  XII,  20.  Leicester. 


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FILE  1396. 


1 Roger  YALDEWYN  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  administratrix  of  the  goods  of  Thomas  Jutton 

late  her  husband  and  of  John  Jutton,  v.  John  BROKEHURST. 

Lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Kirdford  obtained  by  defendant  to  the  use  of  the  said  John  Jutton. 

Sussex. 

2-8  Thomas  YARBROUGHE  of  Keddington  (Kenyngton),  labourer,  v.  George  SERJEANTE, 
Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  YERBURGHE,  and  Alison  late  the  wife  of  George 
RAYNOLD. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Cockerington  formerly  of  Roger  Yerburghe,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of 
complainant.  Lincoln. 

9-14  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Charles  YARBURGHE,  esquire,  v.  John  AUNGEWYNE,  esquire, 
an  executor  of  John  Ely  her  tenant  by  knight’s  service,  and  Christopher  SCOPHOLME 
of  Saltfleethaven. 

Wardship  of  John  son  of  the  said  John  Ely  and  of  a messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Theddle- 
thorpe.  Lincoln. 

15  John  YATE  v.  Walter  FAWCETT  and  Joan  his  wife,  aunt  of  complainant. 

Procuring  av conveyance  of  land  in  Tettenhall  Regis,  late  of  Roger  Yate,  deceased,  brother  of  com- 
plainant. Stafford. 

16-17  John  son  of  Walter  YEA  and  of  Alice  his  wife  v.  William  WALLER,  gentleman,  and  John 
SNOWE  of  Bickwell  (in  Rose  Ash). 

Suppression  of  a lease  of  half  a messuage  and  land  in  Bishop’s  Nympton  (Nymet).  See  File  1394, 
No.  8.  Devon. 


18-19  Thurston  YEARDLEY  of  Egham  v.  Michael  GRENE. 

Manor  of  Milton  with  mill  and  land  of  the  demise  of  the  president  and  scholars  of  Corpus  Christi 
College,  Oxford.  Surrey. 

20-22  Christopher  YERBURGH,  gentleman,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  v.  Richard  SKEPPER, 
gentleman. 

Refusal  of  arbitration  before  John  Coppuldyk,  knight,  the  Queen’s  steward  of  the  honour  of  Boling- 
broke,  concerning  lands  therein.  Lincoln. 

23  John  YERWORTH  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Pole,  v.  Thomas  WYLKES, 
and  others. 

Messuage  called  ‘ wychhowses,’  ‘ leades  to  wall  salt  in  belonging  to  the  same,  and  messuages  and 
lands  in  Nantwich  and  Saltersich  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Smyth,  knight.  Chester. 

24-26  Robert  Courme  and  others,  customary  tenants  of  YETMINSTER  UPBURY,  v.  Anthony 
DALABER,  yeoman,  lessee  of  the  manor. 

Neglect  to  keep  courts  and  wrongful  entry  on  the  lands  of  some  of  the  tenants  whose  rights  are 
described  at  length.  Dorset. 

27  William  YONG,  esquire  v.  William  EYTON. 

Manors  of  Cainton  (in  Bolas)  and  Stoke-upon-Tern  late  of  Francis  Yong,  esquire,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Salop. 

28  William  YONG  v.  Matthew  . . . , John  HOUSBAND  and  Edward  LLYLLO. 

Land  in  Carnarvon  late  of  John  Yong,  deceased  father  of  complainant.  Carnarvon. 

29-30  Humphrey  YORKE  of  Hannington  v.  Robert  ALEN. 

Land  in  Lamport  (Lamparde)  late  of  Margaret,  wife  of  John  York,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant. 

Northampton. 

31  John  YORKE  v.  Richard  MORTON. 

Crown  lease  of  messuages,  cottage  and  land  in  Morton  (in  Great  Ness).  Salop. 

32-35  George  YOUNGE  v.  John  HOLBEME,  executor  of  John  Holbeme. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Ugborough  of  the  demise  of  the  said  John  the  elder  and  of  Margaret  his 
wife.  Devon. 


FILE  1397. 

1 Edmund  [BONNER],  bishop  of  London,  v.  George  SHEPESHEDE  (Shepeside)  and  others. 

Waste  of  Rydmarley  park  by  colour  of  complainant’s  deprivation.  [Worcester.] 

2 . . . , Alice  his  wife,  John  HAYLEY,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  and  John  son  and  heir  of  Agnes 

MASSYE  v.  Henry  MORETON  and  Margery  his  wife. 

Messuage  cottage  and  land  at  Bentley  in  Stoke  late  of  Thomas  Walkelate,  deceased,  father  of  the  said 
Alice,  Elizabeth,  Agnes,  and  Margery.  Faded.  Stafford. 

3 . . . , Jane  his  wife,  William,  son  and  heir  apparent  of  Matthew  HERBERT,  esquire, 

Katherine  his  wife,  . . .,  and  Ellen  his  wife  v.  Res  GRUFFYDD,  knight. 

Manor  ofPenryn  and  several  hundred  messuages  and  lands  in  Clynnog,  Llanvayr  (i.e.  Llanfaer-isgaer  ?) 
Carnarvon,  Dinorwic,  Ucheldref,  Penhesgyn,  and  Crynlyn  (all  in  JLlansadwrn),  Castell  Mathafarn 
Wyon,  Pentraeth,  [Mathafarn  Ucha  and  Mathafarn  Isa  ?],  Castell  (in  Penmynydd)  Llandisnan 
(i.e.,  Llandyfnan  ?),  Llodart  Escop  (in  Llandyfrydog  ?),  and  Llansadwrn,  Tregarnedd  (in  Llangefni), 
Llanidan,  Porthamel  (in  Llanedwen),  Llanfair-yn-y-Cwmwd,  Llangeinwen,  Rhoscolyn,  Bryn- 
gwallen  (in  Llanerchymedd)  and  Newborough ; Llechylched,  and  Llegh  gar  var  wy  (i.e.,  Llech- 
cynfarwydd ?) ; Llandebrodoch  (i.e.,  Llandyfrydog?),  Rhosmynach  (in  Llanelian),  Amlwch,  and 
Llanelian;  and  many  other  places  (named) ; late  of  Edward  Gruffydd,  esquire,  deceased,  father  of 
the  female  complainants.  Mutilated.  Commots  given.  Carnarvon,  Anglesea. 

4 Thomas  son  and  heir  of  Margery  . . . AS  v.  Henry  HALL  and  Thomas  LEGHE. 

Gardens,  etc.,  in  Towcester.  Mutilated.  [Northampton.] 


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5 8 Ralph  [WY]CH  . . . and  Margery  his  wife  v.  Maurice  STERE  and  Alice  his  wife. 

Land  in  the  manor  of  Chelverton  (Chelsam  Euwitere,  Chelston)  of  the  bequest  of  John  Lambe, 
brother  of  the  said  Alice.  Faded.  Northampton. 

<)  Thomas  . . . v.  William  BANDE,  gentleman. 

Parsonage  of  Buckland  Abbots  (i.e.  Buckland  Newton?).  Damaged.  Dorset. 

10  . . . , husband  of  Joan  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Fensham  v.  John  and  Henry 

BEVELL. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Dunstable  of  the  demise  of  the  fraternity  of  St.  John  the 
Baptist,  [Dunstable],  and  the  churchwardens  there.  Damaged.  Bedford. 

11  Hugh  ...  [of  CJaynham,  yeoman,  v.  William  CAMEL  and  John  his  son. 

Yearly  payments  due  for  use  of  a sow,  tithe,  and  money.  Mutilated.  Salop. 

12  . . and  . . . , executors  of  William  Cashe,  v.  Andrew  COLLINGEHAM,  gentleman. 

Price  of  debt  for  which  defendant,  proposes  to  wage  his  law.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

13  ...  of  the  Inner  Temple,  gentleman,  v.  DAVY  a Penry. 

Payment  of  two  instead  of  three  dishes  for  grinding  every  two  bushels  of  corn  at  complainant’s  mill 
of  Llanwynno.  Mutilated.  Carmarthen. 

14  . -William  . . . , one  of  the  guard  of  Guines,  v.  EDMUND  ap  Rece  ap  Morys  and  Hugh 

. . . LLOYDE. 

Land  in  the  parish  of  Kerye.  Mutilated.  Montgomery.] 

15  . . . , prisoner  in  Ludgate  v.  Thomas  GODWYN. 

Action  of  debt,  pending  an  action  in  this  court  concerning  the  purchase  of  the  vicarage  of  Dunton 
Bassett.  Damaged.  Leicester. 

16  . . . v.  Richard  HENRYE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Lands  in  the  manor  of  Wilby.  Mutilated.  Suffolk. 

17  . . . v.  JOHN  ap  Richard,  ANNE  verch  Richard  his  wife,  and  RICHARD  ap  David  ap 

Ethell. 

Messuage  in  Caerfallwch.  Mutilated.  Flint. 

18  ...  of  Hurstbourne,  esquire,  v.  John  KYRKBY,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a farm  called  Paynes  Hole.  Mutilated.  Hants. 

19  . . and  Parnell  his  wife  v.  Philip  LAMPRYER. 

Share  of  lands  of  Clement  Lampryer,  deceased  father  of  the  said  Parnell,  valued  at  406  quarters  of 
wheat  yearly.  Damaged.  Jersey. 

20  Lewis  . . yeoman  of  the  wardrobe  to  Edward  late  Duke  of  Somerset,  v.  the  sheriffs  of 

LONDON  and  Robert  HICKES,  ironmonger. 

Action  for  a debt  of  the  Duke  for  velvet  and  sarcenet,  to  particulars  of  which  complainant  had  sub- 
scribed the  date  of  payment  promised  by  the  Duke.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Mutilated.  London. 

21  . v.  John  LONGE  and  John  ROCHE. 

Trespasses  in  Acton  Beacham.  Mutilated.  [Worcester.] 

22  . . . , executor  of  . . . Bealbury,  v.  William  LOWER,  gentleman. 

Plate  pledged  to  defendants.  Mutilated.  Cornwall. 

23  . . . v.  the  sheriff  of  MIDDLESEX. 

Arrest  for  a debt  satisfied  by  a lease  of  a manison  house  and  land  at  Crandon  in  Bawdrip  (Grandon) 
to  Robert  Graunte,  of  Bradford,  co.  Wilts,  whose  debts  were  assigned  by  King  Edward  VI  to  John 
Osborne,  gentleman.  Habeas  corpus.  Mutilated.  Middlesex,  Somerset. 

24  . . . , yeoman  of  the  Guard,  v.  Emma  . . . and  OWEN  ap  Guillim. 

Land  in  Beguildy.  Mutilated.  Radnor. 


25  ...  v.  [the  mayor  and  bailiffs  of  OXFORD  and  ] Thomas  COGEYN, 

Action  for  trespass  on  the  Port  Meadow  of  Oxford.  [Certiorari  and ] subpoena.  Mutilated.  See  File 
1:395,  No.  15.  Oxford. 

26  FOWKE  ap  Thomas  of  London,  yeoman,  v.  Foulke  PIGGOTT,  priest. 

Seizure  of  Margaret  verch  Jenet,  wife  of  complainant,  under  pretence  of  marriage,  and  of  farm 
stock  and  deeds.  Mutilated.  Denbigh. 

^7  . ap  Morrys  of  Ruthenland,  gentleman,  v.  ROBERT  ap  David,  Margaret  his  wife  and 

John  their  son. 

Detention  of  deeds  entrusted  to  defendants  concerning  lands  in  Llangum  Dymmayle  Mutilated. 

Denbigh. 

28  . . . , citizen  and  merchant  of  London  v.  Richard  SAKEVILE,  knight,  and  Henry 

SHERINGETON,  gentleman,  next  of  kin  to  William  Sheringeton,  knight,  deceased,  and 
administrator  of  his  goods. 

Bond  given  jointly  by  complainant  and  the  said  Sir  Richard  and  Sir  William  for  performance  of 
covenants  by  the  late  Duke  of  Northumberland.  Mutilated.  

29  . . . v.  Edward  SLEGGE,  alderman  of  Cambridge. 

Closes  in  St.  Giles’s,  Cambridge.  Mutilated.  See  Star  Chamber  Proceedings,  Philip  6-  Mary,  IF  55. 

Cambridge. 

30  B ...  of  Bristol,  merchant,  v.  Francis  STRADLING. 

Meadow  in  Bedminster  (other  tenants’  names  given).  Faded.  Somerset. 

31  . . . v.  William  WYNGFELD,  deprived  parson  of  Burnham  Thorpe,  and  Henry  CAN- 

TRELL. 

Forgery  of  a lease  of  the  said  parsonage  in  the  name  of  the  said  Wyngfeld.  Mutilated.  [Norfolk.] 
(The  remaining  documents  in  this  bundle  are  illegible.) 


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FILE  1398. 

1 Robert  ABBOTT,  executor  of  Richard  Abbott,  v.  Robert  SMYTHE. 

Loans  of  money  and  goods  to  Robert  Smythe  alias  Rothwell  of  Great  Limber,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Lincoln. 

2 William  ABBOTT  v.  Thomas  CLEMENT. 

Lease  of  land  in  Heston  (in  Hartland),  acquired  by  defendant  from  John  Arundell  of  Lanherne, 
knight,  on  a promise  to  convey  it  to  complainant.  Devon. 

3-6  Richard  ABYE,  husbandman,  v.  Robert  BROWN,  Richard  LINLEY,  and  others,  jurors  of 
the  court  of  Wintringham,  and  Richard  MIDDELTON,  bailiff. 

Failure  to  make  presentments  for  wrongful  depasturing  of  Wintringham  common,  and  unlawful 
distresses.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

7-9  Bartholomew  ACHE  v.  Anthony  COKESHED. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  land  ( described ) and  a barn  in  Chulmleigh  seven  years  from  purchase 
as  promised.  Mutilated.  Devon. 

10-12  John  ADAMES  of  Waltham  St.  Lawrence,  co.  Berks,  labourer,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  v. 
Thomas  GRYME. 

Land  in  Hartwell,  late  of  Edward  Gryme,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Elizabeth. 

Northampton. 

13-14  Ralph  ADDERLEY  of  Dovebridge  Holt  v.  Robert  PORTER,  yeoman,  and  Thomas  his  son. 
Lands  in  Fulford  and  Sayerley  (both  in  Stone).  2 bills.  Stafford. 

15-19  Henry  ALAMBIE,  parson  of  South  Kelsey,  v.  Thomas  MOUNSON,  esquire,  and  Nicholas 
BROUGHTON. 

Portion  of  complainant’s  glebe  demised  to  the  said  Thomas  by  George  his  brother,  late  parson. 

Lincoln. 

20-22  Nicholas  ALDRIGE,  husbandman,  v.  John  PERSE  of  Awbridge  (in  Michelmersh) , 
husbandman. 

Land  in  Wellow,  late  of  Thomas  Aldrige,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Hants. 

23  William  ALDRYCHE  v.  Ursula  GRAY. 

Messuage,  garden  and  cottage  in  Norwich,  late  of  Thomas  Aldryche,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Norfolk. 

2 }-27  Ralph  ALEN  of  Bentley,  husbandman,  v.  William  MARTYN. 

Lease  of  half  a messuage  in  Beech  and  lands  in  Swinnerton  occupied  therewith  obtained  from  Robert 
Martyn,  son  of  the  said  William  and  Elizabeth  his  wife.  Stafford. 

.28  William  ALEY,  late  of  Langford,  yeoman,  v.  Robert  COGGAN  of  Chard,  chapman. 

Gelding  lent  for  a journey  home  from  London.  Devon,  Somerset. 

29-30  Alexander  ALLAN  of  London,  barber-surgeon,  v.  George  JACKSON. 

Messuages,  cottages  and  land  in  Thirn,  Thomton-Watlass,  Lower  Ellington  and  Kirkby  Fleetham. 

York. 

31  Thomas  ALSOPE  of  Ashbourne,  mercer,  v.  John  BUKLOW  and  others. 

Seizure  of  sheep  of  complainant  at  Parwich  together  with  those  of  Agnes  Bukloo,  deceased,  mother 
of  the  said  Thomas  and  John.  Derby. 

32-37  James  ALTHAM,  alderman  of  London,  v.  John  LAMBERT  of  Calton,  esquire. 

Manor  of  Malham.  York. 

38  Thomas  ALYN  of  Rugeley,  innholder,  v.  Richard  . . . 

Price  of  pasture  in  Rugeley  bought  of  John  Weston,  gentleman.  Mutilated.  Stafford. 

39  Walter  ALYNSON  of  Blandford  Forum,  tailor,  v.  Thomas  PERHAM,  parson  of  Long 
Cheselborne. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  wheat  and  barley.  Dorset. 

40  Matthew  AMCOTTES  and  Mary  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Henry  Rokeby  of  Kirk-Sandall, 
v.  Robert  ATHERTON  of  Clement’s  Inn,  gentleman. 

Messuages,  cottages  and  lands  in  Brampton  and  Lenton.  York. 

41  Griffith  AMERYDET  of  Exeter,  gentleman,  v.  John  PETER  alias  Anthony. 

Jointure  of  the  wife  of  another  John  Anthony,  which  should  have  been  reserved  on  a sale  of  lands 
in  Northlew,  bought  of  him  and  sold  to  defendant.  Devon. 

42-43  Humphrey  ANDREWES  v.  Robert  and  Richard  TAYLOUR  of  Shutford,  co.  Oxford. 

Bond  given  for  defendant’s  appearance  at  Worcester  sessions  to  prosecute  certain  persons  for 
felony.  Worcester. 

44  Thomas  APPRYSE,  tailor,  son  and  heir  of  Ryse  ap  David,  v.  OLIVER  ap  Morris  and  others. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  a street  called  ‘ Pentrerewill  ’ in  Newtown  and 
another  in  Kilcowen.  Montgomery. 

45-47  Robert  APLTLBY  of  Bingham,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  STAPULTON,  knight,  formerly  his 
master. 

Non-payment  of  a loan  for  which  defendant  has  obtained  the  documents  for  purposes  of  account. 

Notts. 

48-50  Christopher  ARGENTYNE,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  and  Lewis,  their  son  v.  John  MORE, 
knight. 

Capital  messuage,  barton,  and  other  lands,  with  a free  fishery,  belonging  to  the  manor  of  Combe 
Rawleigh,  demised  by  defendant  without  a warranty  against  a rent  payable  to  James  Nott, 
esquire.  Devon. 


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51  Francis  ARMIGER  v.  John  KYNGE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Stratford  and  Glemham  of  the  grant  of  John,  son  ot  Thomas 
Truston.  Suffolk. 

52  Walter  ASHETON  of  Cotts,  yeoman,  v.  Edith  BROWNE  of  Wotton-under-Edge. 

Part  price  of  wool  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  Gloucester. 

53  John  ASKEW,  yeoman,  v.  Hugh  OSBORNE. 

Crown  lease  of  lands  in  Great  Ponton  (Pawnton)  belonging  to  the  manor  of  Grantham.  Lincoln. 
54-57  John  ASCUE,  Hugh  OSBORNE,  and  others,  v.  John  and  Richard  ASCUE. 

Crown  loan  of  lands  in  the  manor  of  Great  Ponton  (Pawneton)  in  the  soke  of  Grantham,  stated  by 
defendants  not  to  be  copyhold.  Lincoln. 

58-62  Thomas  ASSHETON  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Bradburie  v.  Mary 
[PERCY],  countess  of  Northumberland,  and  others. 

Parsonage  and  vicarage  of  Ecclesfield  with  rent  in  Hall  Hartley,  the  chapel  of  Bradfield  and  ‘ the 
porcion  within  the  lymytes  and  boundes  of  the  parishe  churche  of  Sheffilde.’  [York.] 

63-64  Thomas  ATKINS  of  London,  grocer,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON,  and  Emanuel 
LUCAR  and  Richard  PEGREM  of  London,  haberdasher,  his  son-in-law. 

Action  of  debt  following  on  proceedings  in  bankruptcy,  the  said  Pegrem  having  promised  to  respite 
a debt  from  Stourbridge  fair  to  Ely  fair.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  London,  Cambridge. 

65  Edward  ATKYNSON  of  Brampton,  yeoman,  v.  James  FOLJAMBE,  knight,  son  of  Godfrey 
Foljambe,  knight. 

Land  in  Ingmanthorpe  (Dingmanthorpe,)  late  held  of  the  manor  of  [Temple]  Normanton  bjr 
Roger  [Atkynson],  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  See  Files  792,  No.  35 ; 1121, 
No.  23.  Derby.. 

66  Richard  AWNGER  of  Chesterton,  husbandman,  v.  Godfrey  SWAYNE  of  the  Middle  Temple,, 
student. 

Vexatious  suits  and  contrivance  of  complainant’s  non-appearance.  Mutilated. 

Cambridge,  London. 

67-69  William  AYAR  v.  Thomas  TOOPE  of  Poole,  draper. 

Debt  of  Nicholas  Hynton  paid  to  defendant.  Dorset. 

70  Anthony  AYLEWORTHE  of  Aylworth  (in  Naunton),  co.  Gloucester,  v.  Stephen  WEBB, 
and  William  RYDER,  executors  of  Thomas  Beele. 

Action  in  the  court  of  Salmonsbury  alias  Slaughter  for  price  of  the  manor  of  Pole  Howse  (i.e.  Pull 
Court  in  Bushley  ?)  and  land  in  Bushley  and  Longdon,  already  paid  for  in  money,  goods  ( described ) 
and  permission  of  occupation.  Worcester. 

71-72  Robert  AYNESWORTH  of  Ainsworth,  co.  Lancaster,  yeoman,  v.  Roger  BANASTER  and 
James  BULLEN. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Acton,  late  of  Simon  Aynesworth  of  London,  yeoman,  deceased,  brother  of 
complainant.  Chester. 

73-81  The  same  v.  the  same  Richard  MAYNWARING,  knight,  Richard  ORMESHAWE,  clerk, 
Ralph  STURROPP,  Hugh  WENTWORTH  and  Margaret  HAMMETT. 

Do.  Chester.. 

FILE  1399. 

1 ...  ABEDOWEGOGHE  of  London,  labourer,  v.  Richard  APRECE,  gentleman,  and 
others. 

Lands  in  Llanbadarn,  late  of  Gooddogan  Abbed[owegoghe  ?],  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 
Damaged.  Radnor.. 

2 ...  ABURFORTH  v.  John  CHAPMAN. 

Goods  of  John  Aburforth,  deceased,  father  of  complainant,  which  defendant  had  contracted  to- 
carry  from  Thaxted  to  Bosbury.  Mutilated.  Essex,  Hereford. 

3-5  Robert  ACTON  of  Ribbesford,  co.  Worcester,  knight,  v.  Thomas  WALSYNGHAM,  esquire,, 
son  and  executor  of  Edmund  Walsyngham,  knight,  lieutenant  of  the  Tower. 

Action  on  a bond  to  warrant  lands  in  Ham  and  Croydon  free  from  encumbrances,  in  spite  of  an 
exception  made  by  the  said  Sir  Edmund  of  the  lessor’s  rent.  Surrey.. 

6-7  The  same  v.  John,  son  of  William  JACKSON. 

Occupation  of  a messuage  called  Ham  and  lands  in  Croydon  after  notice  to  terminate  the  lease. 

Surrey.. 

8-9  Richard  AGARD  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Bristowe  v. 
Randal  SCARYOTT. 

Tenement  in  Nantwich.  Much  damaged.  Chester. 

10-13  William  AGARD,  yeoman,  v.  Agnes  late  the  wife  of  John  SOWTER  and  John  their  son. 
Action  for  a debt  due  to  the  said  John,  the  father,  partly  paid  by  an  under-lease  to  the  said  Agnes 
of  land  in  Markeaton  (Marton).  Derby.. 

14-15  Richard,'  youngest  son  and  heir  of  William  ALEN,  husbandman,  v.  Richard  ELVYNGTON, 
son-in-law  of  William  Shurley,  esquire,  deceased. 

Land  in  the  manor  of  Wiston  (Wystneston)  of  the  demise  of  Ralph  Shurley,  esquire.  Mutilated. 

Sussex 

16-18  Thomas  ALEN,  parson  of  Stevenage,  co.  Herts,  v.  Thomasyn  NEWLANDE. 

Land  in  Wittersham  (Wrytlesham)  wherein  defendant  claims  an  annuity  by  gift  of  William  Clark, 
sometime  her  husband.  Kent.. 


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19-21  Edward  ALGER  v.  Richard  LEES  of  Ashmorebrook  (in  Lichfield),  shereman. 

Damages  awarded  in  an  arbitration  concerning  a messuage  and  land  in  Cannock  (Channocke). 

Stafford. 

22-24  J°hn  ALLEYNE  v.  George  MEDDLEY,  George  HADLEY  and  Thomas  PATESHALL. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Tyltey.  Mutilated.  [Essex.] 

25-28  William  ALSOPPE  alias  Parker  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  William  SALYSBURY,  gentleman. 
Detention  of  a lease  of  a tenement  in  ‘ Crockstreate,’  Barnstaple,  pasture  in  Bishops  Tawton,  and 
meadow  in  Barnstaple  conveyed  by  John  de  Borowe  of  Dover  to  the  said  Anne  and  to  Lettice, 
wife  of  defendant.  Devon. 

29-31  Thomas  AMERYE  of  Pinner  v.  Thomas  EDEN,  gentleman,  and  John,  grandson  and  heir  of 
John  WALESTON  (Wallexton). 

Land  and  house  ( described ) in  Ruislip,  formerly  of  John  Amerye  and  Joan  his  wife,  grandparents 
of  complainant.  Middlesex. 

32  Roger  AMYCE,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  and  Mary  their  daughter  v.  Sir  John  THYNNE. 

Crown  lease  of  land  in  the  manor  of  Deverell  Langbridge,  afterwards  acquired  by  defendant. 
Mutilated.  [Wilts.] 

33-36  John  son  of  John  ANDERDON  v.  Nicholas,  son  of  John  MANNING. 

Driving  sheep  from  complainant’s  land  in  Moorwinstow(  ?)  and  other  trespasses.  Faded.  Deposition 
included.  Cornwall. 

37  Roger  ANDREWE  of  Great  Torrington,  co.  Devon,  v.  Christopher  COCKE  of  Camelford  and 
Emma  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Fore  Street,  Bodmin.  Cornwall. 

38  Richard  ANNYS  v.  George  BULL. 

Messuage  in  Womadon  ( i.e . Wymondham  ?)  whereof  both  parties  were  enfeoffed  jointly  by  Robert 
Annys,  and  of  which  complainant  pledged  his  share  to  defendant.  Leicester. 

39-40  Richard  APEVAN  and  Thomas  and  Myles  WOORRYE,  sons  of  Woorrye  ap  Evans,  deceased, 
v.  Harry  FRANKLYN. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Llangewg  in  the  lordship  of  Gower,  late  of  William  Hopkyn,  deceased,  grand- 
father of  the  said  Richard  and  Woorrye.  [Glamorgan.] 

.41-42  The  same  v.  RICHARD  ap  John. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Llangiwg,  late  of  Jenkyn  (ap)  William  ap  Hopkyn,  deceased,  uncle  of  the 
said  Richard  and  Woorrye.  Glamorgan. 

43-45  Edmund  APPLEYARD  v.  Hugh  GARNER,  fishmonger,  and  of  John  MILNER,  tailor. 

Household  goods  and  lease  of  meadow  in  Loughborough.  Faded.  Leicester. 

.46-47  Hugh  APPOWELL  and  William  son  and  heir  of  Morgan  APPOWELL  v.  Margaret 
MERYKE  (Apmeryk)  and  others. 

Messuages,  watermill  and  land  in  Llangonoyd,  late  of  Thomas  Davy,  deceased,  great-grandfather 
of  the  said  Hugh  and  Morgan,  and  grandfather  of  the  said  Margaret.  Glamorgan. 

48-50  The  same  and  John  APPOWELL,  brother  of  the  said  William,  v.  Morgan  WILLIAM  and 
Gwirvill  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Roger  Watkyn. 

Messuages  in  Mamhilad,  late  of  Walter  Appowell,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Hugh  and  Morgan. 

Monmouth. 

51-53  Nicholas  APPULBY,  parson  of  Colton,  v.  Francis  STYWARD,  gentleman. 

Land  in  Colton  claimed  by  complainant  as  glebe  and  by  defendant  as  belonging  to  the  late  monastery 
of  Wymondham.  Northampton. 


54  Roger  APSHAWE,  merchant  and  citizen  of  Chester,  v.  George  COLIER  of  Stone. 

Debt  for  goods  supplied,  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  Chester,  Stafford. 

55  The  same  v.  Robert  COLIER. 

Debt  for  ‘ spruce  skynnes,’  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  Chester,  Stafford. 

56  Richard  ARGENTYNE,  clerk,  v.  the  bailiffs  of  IPSWICH. 

Action  by  Robert  Wingfelde  of  Brantham,  gentleman,  for  a payment,  the  conditions  of  which  ( not 
specified)  have  not  been  fulfilled.  Suffolk. 

57-58  Thomas  ASTELEY  v.  William,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  BYLLYNGTON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Bescote,  late  of  Michael  Selman,  deceased,  grandfather  of  Joyce  wife  of 
complainant.  Stafford. 

59  Mary,  late  the  wife  of  Anthony  ASTLEY  of  Orslow  (in  Church  Eaton),  gentleman,  and 
administratrix  of  his  goods,  v.  Elizabeth  LONDON  alias  Lun. 

Detention  of  a bond  given  by  John  Mounslow  of  Caughley,  gentleman.  Stafford,  Salop. 

60  William  ASTMORE  v.  George  MYDDYLMORE. 

Rectory  of  King’s  Norton.  Mutilated.  See  File  1287,  No.  50.  [Worcester.] 

61-63  John  ATMER  v.  Roger  WODEHOUSE,  knight,  and  John  WALTER. 

Detention  of  a deed  relating  to  turbary  in  Great  Breccles,  claimed  by  complainant,  together  with 
a fold-course  and  common  of  pasture.  Norfolk. 

64  William  ATWEEKES  of  Heston,  co.  Middlesex,  v.  Richard  TYLL  of  Croydon. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Thorpe.  Surrey. 

65  John  AUDELEY,  gentleman,  v.  Nicholas  BAGGNALL,  knight. 

Manor  of  Buglawton  of  the  grant  of  John,  late  Lord  Audley.  Mutilated.  Chester. 

66-67  William  AVEREY  of  Benefield,  embroiderer,  v.  William  PALMER  of  Coweleton  (i.e. 
Colly -Weston  ?),  esquire,  and  Robert  DEXTER. 

Land  held  of  the  said  Palmer’s  manor  of  Myddelton. 


Northampton. 


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68-69  Alice  AWNSELL  and  Edmund  her  son  v.  Robert,  son  of  William  BONDE. 

Messuage  at  Nasty  in  Great  Munden  of  the  demise  of  defendants  and  of  Thomas  Bonde.  Herts. 
70-72  Henry  AYLMER  of  Battisford  Tye  v.  Henry  HUBBERT,  esquire. 

Lands  and  messuages  ( described ')  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Lynges  in  Battisford,  forfeited  for  sub- 
letting a part,  complainant  having  failed  to  obtain  the  lord’s  leave  through  insanity.  2 bills. 

Suffolk. 

73-74  Edmund  AYSSHELEY  and  Katharine  his  wife  v.  Alban  (Albert)  HYLL  and  Alice  his  wife, 
late  the  wife  of  John  Masye. 

Land  and  fulling-mill  and  a bakehouse  held  of  the  manor  of  Newton  St.  Cyres.  Damaged.  Devon. 


FILE  1400. 


1-4  John  ABURFORTH  of  Bosbury,  co.  Hereford,  son  and  heir  of  Agnes  Aburforth,  v.  Richard 
ABURFORTH  of  London,  gentleman,  his  brother,  and  Alice  ALMON. 

Farm  called  Woodhams  and  land  in  Thaxted,  late  of  Thomas  Cobbe,  deceased,  father  of  the  said 
Agnes  and  Alice.  D,  XV,  40.  Devon. 

5-6  Richard  ADAMS,  husbandman,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of 
Roger  Wilcockes,  or  Richard  WROTTESLEY  of  Wrottesley,  co.  Stafford,  gentleman. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Broseley,  demised  by  Thomas  Sutberey,  formerly  prior  of  Wenlock,  and  his 
convent  to  John  Bayly  and  Joes  his  wife,  sometime  the  wife  of  the  said  Wilcockes.  Salop. 

7-9  William  ALCOCKE  v.  John  HART,  bailiff  of  the  liberty  of  Romney  Marsh. 

Procuring  judgment  in  a suit  against  William  Gylbert  for  a messuage  and  land  in  Newchurch 
pending  a certiorari  from  this  court.  Kent. 

10-11  Richard  ALEN  of  Lichfield,  husband  of  Margaret  late  the  wife  of  John  Lee,  v.  Hugh  LEE, 
gentleman,  and  Edward  LEVESON. 

Lease  of  a moiety  of  the  tithe  corn  of  the  parsonage  (sic)  of  Wombourne,  Trysull  and  Seisdon,  made 
by  Fulk  Lee,  gentleman,  and  entrusted  to  defendant.  Stafford, 

12-14  Richard  ALEYN,  citizen  and  haberdasher  of  London,  v.  John  BADLOND  of  Kingsland. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Eardisland  (Eresland),  Burton,  Leominster,  and  Middleton,  adjudged  to 
complainant  in  a suit  in  this  court  by  Humphrey  Bell,  since  deceased.  See  Files  717,  No.  32 ; 
947,  No.  18.  Hereford. 

15-18  Thomas  AMERYE  v.  William  PADDON,  Edmund  FLINGE  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the 
wife  of  Davy  Paddon. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Teignmouth.  Devon 

19  Anthony  AMORYE  v.  Ralph  BARNEFELD. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  land  in  Woolfardisworthy.  See  File  1402,  No.  18.  Devon 

20-21  John  ANDREWE  and  others  v.  Walter  and  John  YONGE. 

Mill  held  of  Humphrey  Arundell’s  moiety  of  the  manor  of  Batteshome  (in  Honiton).  Mutilated . 

Devon 

22-25  Thomas  ANNOTT  of  Lowestoft  v.  Agnes,  wife  of  Richard  WATSON,  and  formerly  of  John 
Rowte  of  the  same. 

Price  of  herrings  sold  to  the  said  Rowte,  of  whose  goods  defendant  is  administratrix.  Suffolk. 
26-29.  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Do.  Suffolk. 

30-32  The  same  v.  the  said  Richard  and  Agnes. 

Do.  Suffolk. 

33  Roger  APIE  v.  Katherine  MEREDYTH  and  Roger  her  son. 

Messuage  in  Orcop,  formerly  of  Robert  Apie.  Mutilated.  Hereford. 

34-37  Robert  APRICE  v.  William  APRICE,  his  uncle,  and  Roger  TYTLOWE  of  Crowley,  co. 
Huntingdon. 

Annuity  charged  on  messuages  and  lands  in  Wiggenhall  St.  Peter  and  St.  Mary  Magdalen  by  Robert 
Aprice  of  Washingley,  co.  Huntingdon,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Norfolk. 

38  Christopher  son  of  Robert  ARDEN  v.  Edward  BASSETT,  servant  to  Nicholas  Poyntz, 
knight. 

Tenement  on  Cleve  Hill  in  the  parish  of  Mangotsfield  (Mangerfeld),  held  of  the  manor  and  hundred 
of  Barton  Regis,  of  the  gift  of  Matthew  Bamfeld.  Gloucester. 

39-42  Edward  ARNOLD,  executor  of  Anne,  daughter  of  John  Volensbye,  v.  Thomas  CORNE, 
chaplain,  executor  of  Thomasyn  Volensbye. 

Legacy  of  the  said  Thomasyn.  

43  John,  younger  son  of  John  ASKE,  deceased,  v.  [Henry  PORTYNGTON,  overseer  of  the 

will  of  the  said  John  the  father]. 

Detention  of  goods  of  the  said  John  the  father  and  of  a lease  of  the  tithes  of  Houghton  and  of  land 
there  and  in  Londesborough.  Mutilated.  York. 


44  Francis  ASLEYBYE,  esquire,  v.  John  THORNETON. 

Next  presentation  to  the  parsonage  of  Settrington  of  the  gift  of  Francis  Standley,  esquire.  York. 

45-47  Edward  ASTON,  knight,  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  LAUNTE  (Lont). 

Messuage  and  land  in  Brystowe  (i.e.  Burstall?)  late  of  John  Aston,  knight,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Leicester. 

48-49  William  AUBLRY  (Awbrey),  D.C.L.,  principal  of  New  Inn,  Oxford,  and  EDWARD  ap 
Edward  of  Oxford,  glover,  executors  of  John  Thomas,  parson  of  Selattyn,  co.  Salop,  v. 
John  EDWARDES,  of  Chirk,  esquire,  assignee  to  uses. 

Next  presentation  to  the  church  of  Llanrhaiadr-in-Mochnant. 


Denbigh. 


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50  Richard  AUTON  v.  Edmund  BROUGHTON  of  Stewkley,  co.  Huntingdon. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Tydd  St.  Giles.  Cambridge. 

51  Thomas  AWDER  of  London,  haberdasher,  v.  John  FAYE  and  John  JAYM. 

Debt,  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  Footnote  that  an  attachment  has  been  granted.  London. 

52  John  AYMESWORTHE,  executor  of  Edward  Gregson,  parson  of  Fladbury,  v.  Christopher 
HALES,  gentleman,  parson  of  Fladbury  (sic),  and  Stephen  HALES. 

Goods  of  the  said  Gregson  and  profits  of  his  parsonage  to  the  end  of  the  year  in  which  he  died. 

Worcester. 

53-57  Anthony,  Thomas  and  Robert,  sons  of  Edward  AYRE,  esquire,  deceased,  v.\  Francis  LEKE, 
knight. 

Lease  of  the  manors  of  Holme  and  Danston,  and  of  lands  in  Birley  in  Brampton,  Branpton  (Bramp- 
ston),  Whittington  and  Whitwell,  whereof  defendant  has  the  reversion.  Derby. 


FILE  1401. 

1 Richard  ACTON  of  London,  yeoman,  v.  John  ALCROFT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Timperley,  formerly  of  Hamlet  Ardern.  See  Files  715,  No.  19;  941,  No.  31 ; 
and  1x89,  No.  51.  Chester. 

2- 3 Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Ralph  ALDERSEY,  v.  Thomas  ALDERSEY  and  others,  executors 

of  the  said  Ralph. 

Goods  of  Robert  Byrkenheade,  deceased,  former  husband  of  complainant.  Chester. 

4 John  ALDERSON,  yeoman  of  the  Queen’s  chamber,  v.  Jeffrey  GARTH. 

Debt  of  John  Dente,  deceased,  whose  executor  defendant  is.  [York?] 

5-6  John,  son  of  Adam  ALDERSON,  v.  Leonard  LOFTHOUSE,  guardian  of  William  and 
Agnes,  children  of  James  Dent. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Reerh  and  Harkerside  (in  Grinton).  York. 

7-8  Richard  ALDRYCHE  v.  Robert,  grandson  of  Robert  SPATCHET. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a close  in  Rumburgh  of  the  grant  of  William  Wethers.  Suffolk. 

.9  John  ALEYN  of  Greenhill  (in  Norton)  v.  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  ALEYN  of 

Waleswood  and  others. 

Forgery  of  a will  in  the  name  of  the  said  Richard  omitting  a legacy  to  complainant. 

Derby,  York. 

10-12  John  ALFREY  v.  Richard,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  INFYLD,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Refusal  to  enter  on  messuages  and  land  in  East  Grinstead  and  Worth  granted  to  complainant  by 
Peter  Alfrey,  his  great-uncle,  and  now  in  the  possession  of  complainant’s  brother.  Sussex. 

13-14  Richard  ALLEYN  v.  John  HOPTON  of  Rockhill  in  Greet  (Rochell),  grandson  and  heir  of 
John  Hopton,  gentleman. 

Lands  in  Greet,  late  of  William  Alleyn,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Salop. 

15  Thomas  AMORE  v.  Nicholas  GUNHAM. 

Principal  and  profits  of  a legacy  from  complainant’s  parents  entrusted  to  defendant.  Mutilated. 

Somerset. 

16  Thomas  ANDERDON  ( rectius  Anderson?)  and  John  and  Richard,  brothers  of  Katharine 
ANDERSON,  deceased,  v.  Matthew,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  CLATON. 

Legacy  to  the  said  Katharine,  of  whose  goods  complainants  are  administrators,  payable  out  of 
lands  in  Appleby.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

17-21  Robert  APPLEBYE  of  Bingham,  gentleman,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Henry  SACHA- 
VERELL,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  lands  in  Barton,  bought  of  Elizabeth  Bowgham  of  Hingham,  mother  of  defendant 
and  a ‘ tabler  ’ at  his  house.  (Annexed  is  a replication  to  an  answer  of  George  Metcalfe.)  Notts. 
22-26  John  ARCHER  v.  John  APRICE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  Collyns. 
Messuage  in  Henley-on-Thames,  late  of  Richard  Archer,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 
Replication  wanting.  Oxford. 

27-28  The  same  v.  the  said  John  APRICE  and  William  COLLYNS,  son  of  the  said  Richard. 

Do,  the  said  Elizabeth  being  dead.  Oxford. 

29-30  Robert  ARDALL  v.  John  DAVY  of  Dunstable,  husbandman. 

Ring  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  defendant’s  daughter.  Bedford. 

31  William  ARMERE,  gentleman  of  the  Queen’s  henchmen,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  vr 
[Thomas  WENTWORTH],  Lord  Wentworth,  and  Richard,  a son  and  heir  of  Ambrose 
EDGOR  alias  Cary. 

Attempt  to  invalidate  a sale  by  the  said  Richard  Edgor  of  a cottage  and  land  in  Poplar  held  of  the 
said  Lord  Wentworth’s  manor  of  Bishop’s  Hall,  on  the  ground  that  no  partition  was  made  at  the 
said  Ambrose’s  death.  Middlesex. 

32-33  Christian  ARNOLD  of  Okehampton,  late  the  wife  of  William  Arnold,  v.  William  LANG- 
FORD of  Week  St.  Germans. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Norton  Bawson  (i.e.  Norton  in  Broadwoodwidger  ?)  claimed 
under  leases  from  successive  chantry  priests  of  Marldon.  Devon. 

34  Thomas  ARUNDELL,  esquire,  v.  William  SHELDON  of  Bewdley,  co.  Worcester,  esquire. 
Instruction  to  the  under-sheriff  not  to  receive  the  post  fine  on  a conveyance  of  the  manor  of 
Hartshill  and  lands  there  and  in  Ansley  (Ancely),  so  as  to  impair  complainant’s  title  thereto. 

Worcester. 


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35-37  Hugn  ASCUE,  knight,  v.  Francis  SCLYNGESBY,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  house  of  the  late  Crossed  Friars  of  St.  Robert  of  Knaresborough 
and  lands  ( described ) there.  York. 

3S-40  William  ASLOCKE  of  Wymondham,  gentleman,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  John  CLERE, 
knight. 

Refusal  to  acknowledge  a conveyance  by  John  Sygar  of  land  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Gonviles 
(in  Wymondham).  Norfolk. 

41  John  ASSHEWELL  v.  Richard  COLLYER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Barrington.  Hereford. 

42-43  Robert  and  Roger,  sons  of  Richard  ASTERLEY,  v.  John  CORBETT. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  at  Farley  (in  Pontesbury).  Salop. 

44-46  John  AVEREY  of  Congresbury  v.  John  MUTTELBURY,  Richard  COOKE  (Cock),  and 
Thomas  CURTYS  and  Roger  ORTON,  bailiffs  of  John  Sydenham,  knight. 

Seizure  of  cattle  and  removal  to  the  Bishop  of  Wells’s  orchard.  Somerset. 

47  John  AWBREY  of  London,  clothworker,  v.  Thomas  Morgan  AWBREY. 

Price  of  goods  supplied.  London,  Brecox. 


FILE  1402. 

1 John,  Robert,  Humphrey,  Thomas,  Edward,  Margaret,  Alice  and  Grace,  children  of 

Humphrey  BAGSHAWE  and  of  Agnes  his  wife  v.  John  PASCALL. 

Legacies  of  Robert  Arthure,  brother  of  the  said  Agnes,  whose  executor  defendant  is.  See  File  I2QI, 

No.  2.  

2-3  William  and  Roger,  sons  of  Roger  BARBER  of  Eversholl,  deceased,  and  John  BIRTE, 
their  uncle,  v.  Joan  ALBON  and  William  BARBER  of  Willeshampsted. 

Debt  of  Thomas  Everett  to  the  said  Roger  the  father,  of  whose  goods  defendants  and  the  said 
Birte  all  claim  to  be  administrators.  [Bedford.] 

4-7  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Cattle  of  the  said  Roger  the  father.  [Bedford.] 

8-11  William  BARBER  of  Faringdon  and  Richard  WRYGHT  of  Wantage,  butcher,  v.  Toby 
PLEDALL,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  acknowledge  a conveyance  of  land  held  of  defendants’  manor  of  Faringdon.  Berks. 
12-13  John  BARKER  v.  William  FREBARNE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  St.  Osyth’s  (St.  Toses),  late  of  John  Sager,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant. 

Essex. 

14-17  Thomas  BARNABY  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  James  MORELEY,  citizen  and  ironmonger 
of  London. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  of  Thomas  Woodman,  satisfied  by  a composition  before  William  Lord 
Howard,  Lord  Admiral,  and  by  seizure  of  a ship  at  Dover.  Loxdox,  Dover. 

18-20  Ralph  BARNEFELD  v.  Anthony  AMEREY,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  land  in  Woolfardisworthy  (Wolsworthi).  See  File  1400,  No.  19. 

Devon. 

21-26  John  BARWYKE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  John  TOWTE  and  Edith  his  wife,  late  the  wife 
of  John  Berell. 

Share  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Fremington,  late  of  John  Munsys,  deceased,  father  of  the  said 
Elizabeth  and  Edith.  Devon. 

27-28  Thomas  BAWNE  (Browne)  and  Bridget  his  wife  v,  Richard  EYRE  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Normanton  and  Goton  ( i.e . Gotham?),  late  of  George  Eyre,  deceased,  father 
of  the  said  Bridget  and  Richard.  Notts. 

29-30  John  BAYLY  . . . v.  Ellen  FORD. 

Bond  given  to  William  Forde  of  Bedford  in  satisfaction  of  a debt  of  John  West  of  the  same, 
tanner,  in  lieu  of  rent  of  pasture  in  the  manor  of  Putnoe,  adjoining  Clapham  park.  Mutilated. 

Bedford. 

31  Edmund  BEAWPRE,  esquire,  for  himself  and  the  other  inhabitants  of  Outwell,  v.  John 

REPPES  and  William  HUNSTON,  esquires,  and  others,  inhabitants  of  Marshland. 

Dykes,  etc.  ( described ),  separating  the  half-hundred  of  Clackclose  from  the  hundred  of  Marshland. 

Norfolk. 

32-35  Richard  BENNET  of  Hampreston,  co.  Dorset,  son  and  heir  of  William  Bennet,  v.  John 
ORCHARDE,  Richard  URRY,  John  GODFREY,  Richard  KINGE  and  John  ERELES- 
MAN. 

Forgery  of  deeds  and  wrongful  occupation  of  land  in  Shalfleet,  claimed  by  defendant  or  right  of 
Thomas  Deve,  deceased,  father-in-law  of  the  said  Orcharde,  Urry  and  Kinge.  Hants  (I.W.). 

36-38  Thomas  BENSON  v.  Hugh  AUCAR  (Awgar,  Awgarde)  and  Margaret  his  wife,  executrix, 
and  late  the  wife  of  Richard  Graye. 

Prices  of  messuages  and  gardens  in  Deptford  Strand  sold  by  the  said  Graye,  but  afterwards 
bequeathed  by  him  to  the  said  Margaret  to  sell  for  the  benefit  of  his  children.  Kent. 

39  Hugh  BENTELEY  and  Margaret  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Porter,  v.  William  MASSE 
and  Katharine  his  wife,  mother  of  the  said  Margaret. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Longdon  (Longisdon)  and  Leek  of  the  gift  of  Agnes  Stepulton  Stafford. 

40  Dennis  BERISFORD  of  Brampton  v.  Alice  BERISFORD. 

Loan  to  Stephen  Berisford,  deceased,  husband  of  complainant,  and  mother  of  defendant.  Derby. 


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41  Laurence  BERNARD  v.  William  LYTE,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a barn  and  fishery  in  Northover  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Spencer, 
late  prior  of  the  hospital  of  St.  John  the  Baptist,  Bridgwater.  Somerset. 

42  William  BODELY  v.  Thomas  MERE  and  Anne  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of 
John  Stevenson. 

Bond  given  to  Alexander  Wagge  on  behalf  of  the  said  Stevenson.  

43-46  John,  son  of  John  BOND,  v.  John  BENGER,  both  yeomen. 

Messuage  in  Longcot  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Braybroke,  gentleman.  Berks. 

47-50  John  BONDE  and  Ralph  AGAR[DE]  v.  Henry  SUTTON,  knight. 

Manor  of  Kelham.  Notts. 

51  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Do.  Replication  only.  ' Notts. 

52-55  Robert  BOSSALL,  citizen  and  brewer  of  London,  and  Isabel  his  wife  v.  Thomas,  son  and 
heir  of  John  TROUGHTON. 

Messuages  in  Richmond  and  Stockton-upon-Tees,  late  of  Thomas  Huntrott,  deceased,  grandfather 
of  the  said  Isabel.  York,  Durham. 

56  Mary  BOURN  of  Bletchington,  co.  Oxford,  v.  Thomas  YEARD  and  others. 

Manor  of  Long  Sutton  and  other  lands  entailed  by  John  Bourne,  late  the  husband  of  complainant. 

Somerset. 

57-58  John  BOWER  v.  Thomas  COLLARD,  yeoman,  and  Alice  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Swingfield,  Folkestone,  and  Elham,  late  of 
Robert  Bower,  yeoman,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  John  and  Alice.  Kent. 

59  John,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  BOWKER,  v.  Thomas  OKES,  yeoman. 

Messuage,  cottage  and  land  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Flashbrook  granted  to  anpther  Thomas 
Okes,  deceased.  Damaged.  Stafford. 

.60-61  [John]  HAWRDEN,  principal  of  Brasenose  College  Oxford,  and  the  scholars  thereof,  v. 
Stephen  and  William  NYCHOLLES  and  others,  inhabitants  of  Hinksey. 

Meadow  called  Bassett’s  Fee  in  Boetley  (i.e.  Botley  in  Cumnor  ?).  Mutilated.  Oxford  (now  Berks.) 
62-64  Robert  BRAYNE  of  St.  James’s  by  Bristol,  servant  to  the  Queen,  and  Thomas  CHESTER 
of  Bristol,  merchant,  v.  Charles  MORGAN,  gentleman. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Bristol  acquired  of  Leonard  Maleverye  of  Hanbrook,  gentleman,  and  Eliza- 
beth his  wife.  Gloucester. 

65-66  Thomas  BREDGE  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Thomas  ROMNEY,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  a lease  made  by  the  dissolved  college  of  Stoke,  of  lands  in  Stoke,  Ashdon,  Birdbrook 
and  Ridgwell  (Rodeswell).  Essex. 

67-69  The  same  v.  Thomas  CROPLEY. 

Do.  Mutilated.  Essex. 

70  Richard  BRISHE  of  Tewkesbury,  fisherman,  v.  Danie  PARTE,  gentleman. 

Frivolous  suit.  Injunction.  Gloucester. 

71  Robert  BROCAS,  esquire,  v.  Edmund  ASSHEPOLE. 

Waste  in  the  manor  of  Little  Brickhills,  formerly  of  Henry  Carye,  esquire.  Bucks. 

72-73  J°hn  BROKE  of  Kidderminster  v.  Richard  FOXALL  of  Coventry,  merchant. 

Action  for  balance  paid  to  defendant’s  servant  of  a debt  for  goods  supplied.  Worcester,  Warwick. 
74  William  BROKESBY,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  WYMBERSLEY. 

Forgery  of  a bond  for  enjoyment  of  a Crown  lease  of  messuages,  mills  and  land  in  Breedon, 
Tongue  and  Kirby  Bellars.  Faded.  Leicester 

75-76  Henry  BROMELL  (Brannell)  and  Joyce  his  wife,  sister  and  heir  of  Richard  Morys,  v. 
Howell  ap  Res  BAUGHE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Treport  pledged  to  defendant  by  the  said  Morys.  Salop. 

77-79  J°hn  BROMLEY  v.  Robert  BROWNE,  Joan  HOLLYER,  late  the  wife  of  John  Bromley, 
deceased,  son  of  complainant,  and  others. 

Messuage,  cottage  and  land  in  Shareshill,  late  of  John  Hyll,  father-in-law  of  complainant.  Stafford. 
80-83  Thomas  BROOKE  v.  Christian  HUL(S)BUSSHE,  merchant  of  the  Hanse,  and  Dericke 
(VAN)  HASSALL,  his  factor. 

Refusal  to  execute  a defeasance  of  a bond  given  on  behalf  of  Henry  Couche  of  Gresley,  esquire, 
which  had  been  corrected  after  being  wrongly  drawn.  Derby. 

84  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Action  at  common  law  pending  the  above  suit.  Middlesex. 

85  John  BROWE,  Joan  his  wife,  Nicholas  DYKESBECKE,  Edith  his  wife,  and  Elizabeth 
COCKE  v.  Agnes  CANON  of  Southwark. 

Inn  in  Myllane,  Ware,  late  of  Thomas  Cocke,  deceased,  father  of  the  female  complainants.  Herts. 
86-89  John  BUCKNALL,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas,  son  of  William  BUCKNALL. 

Erection  of  a water-mill  in  Bucknall  so  as  to  drown  a coalmine  of  the  demise  of  the  said  William 
and  Thomas.  Stafford. 

90-93  Thomas  BUCKWORTH,  esquire,  King’s  and  Queen’s  serjeant-at-arms,  v.  Humphrey 
LYNGHOKE. 

Land  in  Terrington.  Norfolk. 

94  John  BUTLER  v.  John  MARSHALL  of  Great  Tew,  co.  Oxford,  yeoman. 

Detention  of  a lease  made  by  Richard  Ingram,  esquire,  of  a messuage  and  lands  in  Long  Compton, 
delivered  to  prevent  the  lessor  from  taking  it  away.  Warwick. 

95-96  John  BUTLER  v.  John  SAMWAYS. 

Messuages  and  lands  called  Chedington  pledged  to  defendant  for  money  since  repaid.  Dorset. 


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97  William  Baker  and  others,  churchwardens  of  St.  James’s,  BURY  ST.  EDMUNDS,  on 
behalf  of  the  parishioners,  v.  Thomas  BYRDALL  and  John  GRENEGRESSE,  executors  of 
Isabel,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Henry  Dauney. 

Money  bequeathed  for  the  rebuilding  of  the  church.  Suffolk.. 

98-99  Anthony  BUSTARD  of  Adderbury  ( Alderburie) , gentleman,  v.  Henry  COLE,  D.D.,  provost 
of  Eton,  and  Maurice  OWGAN  (Hoogan,  Augan,  Ogan). 
v.om-rent  of  the  parsonage  of  Bloxham,  late  of  the  abbess  and  convent  of  Godstow.  Answer 
wanting.  Oxford. 

100  The  same  v.  the  said  provost  and  Roger  COKE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  executrix,  and  late 
the  wife  of  the  said  Maurice. 

Receiver  of  the  preceding.  Mutilated.  Oxford. 


FILE  1403. 

1 The  master  and  scholars  of  BALLIOL  College,  Oxford,  v.  Robert  RICHES,  the  younger. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Wootton,  formerly  of  Robert  Riches,  the 
elder.  Oxford. 

2 Robert  BARTLE  of  Strelley  (Sturley),  co.  Notts,  v.  Robert  GYRLING  of  Harleston,  co. 
Norfolk,  and  Ellen  his  wife,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Parmentar. 

Judgment  debt  received  by  the  said  Parmenter  on  complaintant’s  behalf  in  the  court  of  Eye. 

Suffolk. 

3-4  Anthony  BATE  and  Ellen  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Lovet,  and  formerly  of  Ralph 
Orcharde  of  Derby,  weaver,  v.  James  ORCHARD,  son  of  the  said  Ralph. 

Messuages,  etc.,  in  Derby  of  the  bequest  of  the  said  Ralph  adjudged  to  complainant  in  this  court 
(suit  missing).  Derby. 

5 William  BAWLE  v.  Henry  BAWLE. 

Messuage  and  lands  ( described ) in  Wellingborough,  late  of  James  Bawle,  deceased,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Northampton. 

6-7  William,  son  and  executor  of  John  BAYLEY  of  Christchurch,  v.  John  LESTER  of  the  same. 
Price  of  cattle.  Hants. 

8 Robert  BEALE  of  Exeter  v.  Thomas  ERLE  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Kennford  in  Kenn  of  the  grant  of  Joan  Frenche.  Devon. 

9-12  William  BELDON,  household  servant  to  the  Chancellor,  v.  Edmund  DOBSON  and  Peter 
HUDLESSE. 

‘ Carres  or  pittes  ’ of  the  demise  of  the  Chancellor  in  ‘ Yoorke  feldes  otherwise  called  Nonne 
Feldes,’  in  the  county  of  the  city  of  York.  York. 

13-17  William  BELL,  vicar  of  Kirkburn,  v.  Robert  SMALWOOD,  parson  of  Foxholes,  Gilber. 
WARTER  (Walter),  and  William  SYGSTON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  lands  in  Battleburn  and  Tibthorpe.  York. 

18  Thomas  BERRIE  v.  William  BENNETT. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  South  Somercotes  of  the  grant  of  William  Langton, 
gentleman.  Lincoln. 

19-20  John  BLACKGREVE  and  William  SMYTHE  v.  Thomas  OSBORNE. 

Spoons  and  other  household  goods  of  Thomas  Smythe,  deceased,  brother  of  the  said  William  and  of 
Alice,  wife  of  the  said  John.  Notts. 

21  John  BLAKEMAN  of  Barton  v.  Edmund  BAWDON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Bradley,  late  of  Roger  Blakeman,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Stafford. 

22-23  Jerome  BLITHE  of  Norton  and  Anne  his  wife,  daughter  of  Isabel  Eare,  deceased,  v. 
Godfrey  BOSEVILL  and  others. 

Manor  of  Oxspring  (Oxbringe)  and  messuages,  lands  and  mills  there  and  in  Thurlestone  by  Birch- 
worth,  Cudworth,  Orthwate,  Darton  and  Brierly.  See  File  1194,  No.  39.  York. 

24-25  Gilbert  Smyth  and  others,  in  the  name  of  all  the  inhabitants  of  BOWTON  v.  Francis 
INGOLSBYE. 

Common  in  the  lordship  of  Lenborough  claimed  by  complainants  as  tenants  of  the  manor  of 
Bourton  and  of  the  Castle  manor  in  Buckingham.  Buckingham. 

26-29  Peter  BOWDEN  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  of  Margery  Palmer,  v.  John  BOROUGH. 

Lands  in  Northam  of  the  grant  of  William  Hyllyngs.  Devon. 

30-32  Elizabeth,  daughter  of  John  BOWMAN,  v.  Christopher  FLETCHER  of  Cambridge. 

Messuage  and  land  in  West  Wratting.  Cambridge. 

33-34  Edmund  BRADOCK,  gentleman,  v.  Henry,  son  and  heir  of  Henry  MALIvYN. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Over  Longsdon  in  Leek  late  of  Francis  Bradock,  esquire,  deceased,  grand- 
father of  complainant.  Stafford. 

35-38  Henry,  son  and  heir  of  William  BRECKNALL,  v.  William  WYLLS. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Harberton,  enticing  away  complainant’s  apprentice 
and  frivolous  suit.  Devon,  Cornwall. 


39  Richard  BREDENAY  (?)  v.  John  CHECHESTER,  esquire. 
Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  land  in  Great  Torrington.  Damaged. 


Devon. 


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40-46  Isabel  BRERETON,  late  the  wife  of  Humphrey  Vernon  of  Hodnet,  esquire,  deceased,  v. 

Mary,  late  the  wife  of  George  VERNON,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  the  said  Humphrey,  and 
William  COTTON  of  Cotton,  esquire. 

Manor  of  Rowton  alias  Rowlton  and  messuages,  lands,  a water-mill,  a horse-mill  and  rent  there 
and  in  Elwardyne  (i.e.  Ellerdine  in  High  Ercall)  and  Longford.  See  File  1080,  No.  67.  Salop. 
47-48  Thomas  BREWER,  parson  of  Lyng,  v.  George  GRANGE  and  Michael  DUNNYNG,  executors 
of  Richard  Dunnyng,  late  parson. 

Dilapidations.  Norfolk. 

49-52  J°hn  BRIDGEWATER,  parson  of  Yelling,  v.  Christopher  TYE,  Mus.  Doc. 

Parsonage  of  Yelling.  Huntingdon. 

53-54  The  same  v.  Christopher  TYE,  gentleman. 

Demise  of  the  said  parsonage.  Huntingdon. 

55-60  Robert  BROCKE,  late  dean  of  the  dissolved  college  of  Burton-on-Trent,  v.  Robert  MOWER 
(Mooer),  late  one  of  his  prebendaries. 

Account  as  complainant’s  deputy.  Stafford. 

61  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  William  BROWNE,  and  daughter  and  heir  of  William  Hastings 
and  of  Margaret  his  wife,  v.  Nicholas  JAGGES. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Corpusty  of  the  bequest  of  William  Neale,  clerk.  Norfolk. 

62  Roger  BROWNE  v.  Edward  THORNTON,  husbandman. 

Rye  and  money  entrusted  to  defendant.  

63  Robert  BROWNELOWE,  yeoman,  v.  Humphrey  STORER  and  Arthur  EYRE. 

Rights  of  way  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Trusley.  Derby. 

64  Richard  BROWNSWORDE,  late  of  London,  woolwinder,  v.  John  DALTON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  an  inn  called  the  Lyon  and  land  in  Farningham.  London. 

65-67  Nicholas  BRYCKELBANKE  of  Manningtree,  merchant,  v.  John  BOROUGH  and  Richard 
COLE. 

Execution  on  a bond  for  conveyance  of  lands  in  Little  Bromley  and  a messuage  in  Manningtree 
under  an  order  in  bankruptcy,  which  conveyance  was  delayed  at  defendant’s  own  request. 
D.  XII,  45.  Essex. 

68-69  Eleanor  BRYTT  v.  George  MYDDILTON,  gentleman. 

Settlement  of  lands  and  services  in  Mells,  Chilton,  Yeovil  (Evell),  Henford  by  Yeovil  (Hynford), 
Kingston  Montague,  Dinnington  and  East  Coker,  promised  on  the  marriage  of  George,  son  of 
defendant,  with  Alice,  daughter  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 

70-73  Philip  BUDSIDE  and  Margery  his  wife  v.  John  son  and  heir  of  Robert  KYLYOWE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Lansalloes  and  one-fourth  of  messuages  and  lands 
there.  Cornwall. 

74-76  John  BULL  v.  William  COVE,  gentleman,  steward  of  the  manor  of  Boulge. 

Fabrication  of  buttals  of  land  in  Burgh,  complainant  being  tenant  of  lands  there  both  within  and 
without  the  said  manors.  Suffolk. 

77  John  BOWMAN,  citizen  and  pewterer  of  London,  v.  Richard  DAVERS  and  Frances 
his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  late  held  of  the  manor  of  Barton  by  Timothy  Rowdon  of  London,  gentleman. 

Gloucester. 


FILE  1404. 


1-3  Walter  BABYNGTON  of  Ottery  St.  Mary,  gentleman,  v.  Harry,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas 
STYLE  and  of  Joan  his  wife,  uncle  and  aunt  of  complainant. 

Refusal  to  complete  a purchase  of  one-third  of  a messuage  and  land  at  Larkbeare  in  Talaton. 

Devon. 

4-5  Roger  BAGULEY  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Robert  PHILPOTTES. 

Rectory  of  Lynton  of  the  demise  of  the  prior  of  the  late  ‘ house  of  Jesu  of  Bethleem  of  Shene.’ 
Mutilated.  [Hereford.] 

6-8  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  William  BAKER,  v.  Thomas  MILDMAY,  esquire. 

Lands  held  of  the  manors  of  Howards  and  Stranges  in  East  Walton,  which  manor  defendant  claims 
under  a Crown  lease  alleged  by  complainant  to  be  invalid.  Norfolk. 

9-12  William  BANKES  of  Rotherham,  ironmonger,  v.  Nicholas  ROBYNSON  and  John  WYL- 
FOURTH,  executors  of  Thomas  Robynson  of  Eckington,  scythe-smith. 

Debt  for  ' syxe  hundreth  spruse  iron.’  See  No.  78.  York,  Derby. 


13-14  John  BARBAR  and  John  WYNCHE  v.  John  CAUNFELD. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  barley.  Mutilated.  Bedford. 


15  John  BARBER,  gentleman,  v.  Robert  BARNEFELD  of  Newport,  co.  [Salop]. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Flashbrook,  etc.  Mutilated.  Stafford. 

16-17  John  BARBOR  of  Flashbrook,  esquire,  v.  William  STAUNFORD,  esquire. 

Destruction  of  boundaries  between  defendant’s  own  lands  in  Rowley  and  others  let  to  him  by 
complainant.  Stafford. 


18-20  William  BARKROFTE  and  Agnes  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  John  Marshall  v.  Thomas 
HOLMES. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  (described  by  defendant)  in  Stow  by  Quy  (Stokequy). 

Cambridge. 


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21-23  John  BARNEY,  esquire,  v.  Edward  SPANYE. 

Detention  of  an  award  between  defendant  and  the  inhabitants  of  Langley  in  a dispute  concerning 
common.  Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

24  William  son  and  heir  of  John  BARTON  v.  John  BARTON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Foxearth.  Essex. 

25  Robert  BAYLYE  v.  Roland  BACKHOUSE  of  Hathern,  clerk. 

Frivolous  suit  in  this  court  for  the  chantry  house  of  Stretton  Parva,  wherein  complainant  has 
spent  20s.,  being  half  his  substance.  Leicester. 

26  William  BEESTON,  ale-brewer,  v.  John  BROWNINGE. 

Judgment  debt  concerning  houses  in  Bermondsey  (Barmsey,  Bramsey)  Street,  already  com- 
pounded for.  Surrey. 

27-31  Robert,  son  of  Robert  BELAMY,  deceased,  v.  Joan  BELAMY,  late  the  wife  of  the  said 
Robert,  and  William  MOTLEY,  administrators  of  his  goods. 

Debt  due  to  the  said  Robert  and  cancelled  by  him.  [Notts?] 

32-34  Christopher  BELL  and  Thomas  LAURENCE,  his  surety,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON  and 
William  MOSYER. 

Action  for  price  of  goods  not  supplied  up  to  the  agreed  value.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  London. 
35  Joan  BENNETT  v.  Richard  BUSSHE. 

Crown  lease  of  a messuage  and  land  at  Penquite  in  St.  Germans.  Damaged.  Cornwall. 

36-37  Humphrey  BENTLEY  v.  Alice  BELL  and  others. 

[Detention  of  deeds  relating  to]  tenements  in  Derby  and  of  household  goods.  Faded.  Derby. 

38  John  BERNE  v.  Thomas  COWPER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages,  gardens  and  buildings  in  Norwich.  Norfolk. 

39-42  Arthur  son  of  William  BETELCOMBE  v.  John  SCREVEN  and  Richard  GODARD, 
executors  of  the  said  William. 

Legacy  payable  at  complainant’s  majority.  

43-44  John  BLACKALL  of  Exeter,  merchant,  v.  John  COURTNEY,  gentleman. 

Tin,  an  action  of  trover  for  which  is  impossible  because  it  is  no  longer  in  defendant’s  hands.  Devon. 

45-49  Godfrey  BLACKSHAWE  and  John  NEWBOLD  v.  Bridget,  late  the  wife  of  Dennis 
BERESFORDE. 

Promise  to  indemnify  complainants  as  sureties  of  Richard  Berysford  of  Chesterfield,  gentleman, 
brother  of  the  said  Dennis.  Derby. 

50-56  Thomas  BLENKENSOP  of  Holbecke,  esquire,  and  Stephen  NEVYNZON  of  Canterbury, 
D.C.L.,  v.  Robert  DALSTON  (Dauston),  gentleman,  Thomas  KENDALL  and  Leonard 
DENT. 

Tithe,  corn  and  buildings  in  King’s  Meaburn  of  the  demise  of  William,  late  abbot  of  York,  and  his 
convent.  (The  said  Dalston  pleads  that  the  lease  is  void  by  Act  of  Parliament  and  of  tenements 
not  usually  leased.)  Westmorland. 

57  James  BRANDE  v.  John  RYCHEMAN,  yeoman. 

Pulling  down  the  chapel  of  Bistern  which  defendant  had  contracted  to  repair  if  complainant  would 
obtain  a priest  for  it  from  William  [Herbert],  Earl  of  Pembroke.  Hants. 

58-61  John  BRAY  and  Eleanor  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Nicholas  Burges,  v.  Elizabeth 
DO  WE. 

Detention  of  death  relating  to  land  ( described ) in  Burgh.  Norfolk. 

62-63  Walter  BRIGHT  v.  William  HAMOND  and  William  FELD,  executors  of  William  Harty- 
stonge. 

Shipment  of  corn  at  Blakeney  creek.  Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

64-68  Anne  BRIGHTMAN  v.  Joan,  late ’the  wife  of  Richard  ELI.YS. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Stebbing.  Essex. 

69-70  John  BROCKETT,  knight,  v.  William  HAMOND,  gentleman. 

Rent  payable  out  of  land  in  Lenton  to  complainant’s  manor  of  Brockett  Hall  alias  Appylton  Hall. 

York. 

71  Thomas  BUCHER  v.  William  TOMPSON. 

Water-mill  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Ramsbury  claimed  under  rival  leases  from  the  Earl  of 
Pembroke  and  the  late  Duke  of  Somerset.  Wilts. 

72  William  BURNE  the  elder  of  Brewood,  son  and  heir  of  John  Burne,  v.  William  BURNE 
the  younger,  and  John  COKE. 

Detention  of  deeds  and  heriots  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Congreve  (in  Penkridge). 

Stafford. 

73-77  J°hn  BURROWES  v.  Reynold  ROBOTHAM  and  Alice  his  wife,  executrix,  and  late  the 
wife  of  John  Heathcote. 

Price  of  oxen  sold  to  Richard  Heathcote  of  Kirkby-in-Ashfield,  father  of  the  said  John  Heathcote. 

Notts. 

78-81  John  BURROWES  of  Southburn  (Brome),  scythe-smith,  v.  Nicholas  ROBYNSON  and 
John  WILFOURTH,  executors  of  Thomas  Robynson  of  Eckington. 

Debt  for  ' amyse  iron  ’ and  steel,  and  loan.  See  No.  9.  York,  Derby. 


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82-88  William  and  Robert  BUSTYNG  v.  James  BOLEYN,  knight,  John,  a son  and  executor  of 
Robert  HARWARD  of  Booton  (Bowton),  and  Richard  ALLYSON. 

Mill  in  the  said  Sir  James’s  manor  of  Cawston  pledged  for  a debt  to  the  said  Robert.  See  File  1196, 
No  67.  Norfolk. 

89  Margery  BYLLYNGES  of  Calais,  administratrix  of  the  goods  of  Cornelius  Byllynges, 

deceased,  v.  William  HORNER,  executor  of  Owen  Horner,  bailiff  of  Shoreham. 

Balance  of  a debt.  Mutilated.  Sussex. 


FILE  1405. 


r-2  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  William  BACON  and  daughter  of  Thomas  Olyver,  v.  Richard  HAYTER, 
husbandman. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Britford  (Burford)  of  the  demise  of  the  late  Earl  of  Huntingdon.  Wilts. 

3 John  BACON  v.  William  PAGE,  his  stepfather  and  guardian,  and  others. 

Land  in  Drinkstone,  late  of  John  Bacon  of  Hessett,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Suffolk. 

4 Bartholomew  BAILLE  of  Peterborough,  co.  Northants,  and  Agnes  his  wife  11.  William 
BRIDGE  and  Henry  SKELYS  of  Pickering  Lythe. 

Cottage  and  land  at  Ruston  in  Wykeham,  late  of  Ralph  Hartley,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the 
said  Agnes.  ^ ork. 

5 John  BAKER  v.  [William  LYGHT], 

Hindrance  of  a compromise  with  the  dean  and  chapter  of  Wells  concerning  the  wardship  of  Thomas 
Norton,  stepson  of  complainant,  and  of  his  manor  of  Stathe,  with  its  appurtenances  in  Stathe, 
Saltmoor  (within  Stoke  St.  Gregory)  and  Andersley.  Damaged.  See  D.  IX,  71.  [Somerset.] 

6 Lawrance  BAKER  of  South  Stoneham  v.  John  SEARLE,  steward  of  the  manor  of  Stone, 
and  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  Walter  BAKER  of  Southampton. 

Land  in  Fawley  held  of  the  said  manor  by  grant  of  the  said  Walter.  Hants. 

7-8  Paul  BALE  and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Jeffrey  Hobb,  v.  John  GEFFORD,  esquire, 
and  Thomas  HOBB,  son  of  the  said  Jeffrey  and  Agnes. 

Messuages  and  lands  called  Bremridge  Barton  (in  South  Molton)  of  the  demise  of  John  Coblegh, 
esquire,  and  others  to  the  said  Jeffrey,  Agnes  and  Thomas.  Devon. 

9-1 1 Richard  BALLARDE,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  FELTON,  gentleman,  husband  of  Jean,  late  the 
wife  of  William  Shelton. 

Right  of  way  to  land  in  Stanford  Rivers  and  High  Ongar  of  the  successive  demise  of  the  said 
William  and  Joan.  Essex. 


12  Robert  BALLARDE  v.  Nicholas  BALLARDE. 

Attempt  to  cut  off  an  entail  made  by  Clement  Ballarde,  father  of  both  parties,  of  the  manor  of 
Horton  by  Chartham  and  Sappington  (in  Petham)  and  lands  in  Chartham  and  Petham.  Kent. 

13  John  BANBURY  v.  John  PECK  and  Anne  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Smyth  of  Win- 
chelsea. 

Debt  of  John  Crane,  gentleman,  promised  to  complainant  in  lieu  of  his  interest  in  the  will  of  the 
said  Smyth.  Sussex. 

14  Henry  BANKES,  vicar  of  South  Petherton,  v.  John  COLLYENS  (Cullyns)  of  the  same, 
mercers. 

Vicarage  of  South  Petherton,  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Hooper,  late  vicar  deprived.  Somerset. 

15  Thomas  BARKLEY,  scholar  of  Westminster,  v.  Richard  LYSTER,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of 
Richard  Lyster,  knight. 

Lease  of  the  manor  of  Dinedor  to  William  Barkley,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Hereford. 


16  Richard  BARNARDE,  husbandman,  v.  Richard  his  father,  Henry  BODDENHAM  of 
Wilton,  esquire,  and  Thomas  FELTHAM  of  Fovant. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Kingston  Deverell,  demised  by  the  said  Henry  to  the  said  Richard  and 

Richard  jointly.  See  D.  XV,  49.  Wilts. 

17  Beatrice,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Richard  BASEDEN,  v.  Richard  COPPINGER, 
gentleman,  executor  of  Thomasyn,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Ralph  Symondes,  citizen 
and  fishmonger  of  London. 

Action  on  a bond  intended  for  warranty  of  a lease  by  William  Lorde,  citizen  and  fishmonger  of 

London,  of  a tenement,  wharf,  garden  and  pond  in  Stewside  in  St.  Margaret’s,  Southwark. 

Surrey. 

18  Robert  BATELL  v.  Henry  FORTESKEWE,  esquire. 

Pasture  in  Witham  and  lands  held  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Bluntishall.  Essex. 

19-25  Thomas  BAYLYE  and  Margaret  his  wife,  executors  of  William  Trust,  late  her  husband, 
v.  Lettice,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  NEWSOM  and  formerly  of  William  Trust,  and  Thomas 
TRUST. 

Loan  of  the  manor  of  Maidwell.  Northampton. 


26  Cuthbert  BAYNEBRIGE  v.  William  WILSON  and  James  PEKE. 

Tenements  in  Middelton  of  the  feoffment  of  Thomas  Maynard.  Durham. 

27-28  Christopher  BAYRD  v.  William  and  Elizabeth  DENT  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating,  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Tealby  (Tuelbye).  Lincoln. 

29  John  BEARE,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  CLEMENT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Harton  in  Hartland. 


Devon. 


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30-31  John  BEDYLL,  citizen  and  tallow-chandler  of  London,  v.  William  BREYNWOOD  of 
London,  scrivener. 

Detention  of  deeds  entrusted  to  Edward  Breynwood  (Brentwood)  of  London,  scrivener,  deceased, 


concerning  a messuage  in  Thames  Street,  in  the  parish  of  St.  Magnus.  London. 

32-33  Christopher  BELLINGE  v.  John  HALKE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  land  in  Hastingleghe.  Damaged.  [Kent.] 

34-35  William  BENNET  of  Swineshead  v.  John  PARKER  of  Lincoln  and  William  SYMSON. 
Land  in  Sutterton,  late  of  John  Parker  of  Boston,  deceased,  kinsman  of  complainant  and  the 
said  John.  Lincoln. 

36  John  BENTON  v.  Thomas  GREVE. 

Meadow  in  King’s  Norton  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Myddelmore,  gentleman.  Worcester. 

37  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Nicholas  BERNET  and  of  Denise  his  wife,  v.  John  SAXPES. 

Land  formerly  held  of  the  manor  of  Warbleton  by  William  Stokke.  Sussex. 


38  William  BLACKENDEN,  Millicent  his  wife,  Edward  CRAYFORD,  Mary  his  wife,  Arthur 
CHOWTE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Philip  CHOWTE,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Thornton  alias  Bartletts  (in  St.  Nicholas  at  Wade), 
Northolme,  North  Ryckett,  and  Madford  (in  Hemyock),  and  a messuage  and  lands  in  the  manor 
of  Mekynbroke  (in  Chislett,  Herne  and  Hoath)  and  Madford,  late  of  Henry  Lee,  esquire,  deceased, 
father  of  the  female  complainant.  Kent,  Somerset,  Devon. 

39-41  The  inhabitants  of  BLACKFRIARS  v.  Thomas  CAWARDEN,  knight. 

Occupation  of  the  church  of  St.  Anne’s,  first  to  show  King  Henry  VIII’S  ‘ pavylyons,  maskes  and 
revelles,’  and  then  for  defendant’s  private  profit.  Damaged.  London. 

42-45  Agnes  BLANNEY  of  London,  late  the  wife  of  Hugh  Blanney,  v.  William  NEWALL. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  pasture  in  Shrewsbury  and  dilapidations.  (The  answer  appears  to  belong 
to  another  suit.)  Salop. 

46  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Do.  and  lease  of  a messuage  in  Fish  Street,  Shrewsbury.  Salop. 

47  William  BOLLES,  esquire,  Crown  receiver,  of  cos.  Notts,  Derby  and  Chester,  v.  [Richard 
WHALLEY,  esquire  ?] ' 

Account  as  receiver  of  four  bailiwicks.  Mutilated.  Notts. 

48  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  John  BOLTON  of  Rochester,  deceased,  and  administratrix  of 
his  goods,  v.  Michael  BOLTON  of  Bolton  Hill  and  William  PRICE  of  Haverfordwest 
(Hereford  West). 

Lease  in  reversion  from  the  master  and  fellows  of  Christ’s  College,  Cambridge,  of  the  rectory  of 
Manorbier.  Pembrokeshire. 

49-54  William  BOOTE  of  Alfreton  v.  Robert  BROKE,  esquire,  Lady  SHEFYLDE,  his  wife, 
William  HOLLYS,  knight,  Thomas  ZACHEVERELL,  gentleman,  and  others. 

Parsonage  of  Blackwell  and  land  claimed  by  the  said  Zacheverell  as  the  site  of  a coal-mine  whereof 
he  has  a Crown  lease.  Derby. 

55  Thomas  BORNE,  Joan  his  wife,  Alice  ALEYN,  Mary  . . . , and  Edward  B . . . 

and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Robert  ABERGE. 

Reviver  of  a suit  by  John  Aleyn,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Joan,  Alice  and  Elizabeth,  and  grand- 
father of  the  said  Mary,  for  a messuage  and  land  held  of  Lord  Dacre’s  manor  of  Old  Court. 
Damaged.  Surrey. 

56  William  BORNE  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  John  BRENDON,  esquire,  and  Anne  his  wife. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  at  Nutley  in  Tavistock.  Devon. 

57-59  Richard  BOSTOCKE,  yeoman,  son  of  Richard  Bostocke,  v.  Ralph  DLH10N,  esquire,  and 
others. 

Messuages,  cottages,  land;  mills  and  fishery  in  Tattenhall  of  the  demise  of  John  Audley,  Lord 
Audley.  Chester. 

bo-63  Joan,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Hugh  BOWDE  of  Lichfield  v.  Mark  WYRLEY  and 
Nicholas  BOYD  (Birde). 

Lease  of  Darnford  mill  and  lands  in  Lichfield  to  all  parties  jointly  by  John  Sandland,  chantry  priest 
of  St.  Katherine’s  chapel  in  Lichfield  Cathedral.  Stafford. 

64  Anthony  BOWES  of  Boston  [co.  Lincoln],  merchant,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON 
and  Richard  YONGE,  citizen  and  grocer  of  London. 

Action  of  account  as  deputy  to  the  said  Yonge  in  the  common  packership  of  cloths,  wool  and 
fells  in  London,  after  withdrawing  complainant’s  account  book.  Certiorari  and  subpoena. 

London. 

65-68  Ralph  BOWRYNGE  v.  Henry  and  Agnes  B(E)YRDE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  cottage  and  land  in  Shenstone  and  ‘ the  ’ Wall. 

Stafford. 

69  Roland  BRAMTON  v.  Richard  JOHNSON. 

Information  of  export  of  salt  hides  from  Beaumaris  contrary  to  the  statute  27  Henry  VIII,  c.  14. 

Anglesea. 

70-71  Elizabeth  BRANDON  of  Halstead  (in  Stixwould),  co.  Lincoln,  late  the  wife  of  Charles 
Brandon,  knight,  and  formerly  of  James  Strangways,  of  West  Hawlsey,  knight,  v.  George 
GENRAYES,  gentleman. 

Rent  issuing  from  defendant’s  manor  of  Bilton.  York. 

72-75  George  BREDYMAN  and  Edith  his  wife  v.  Thomas  TYRINGHAM,  esquire. 

Close  in  Hinwick  belonging  to  complainant’s  manor  of  Puddington.  D.  XV,  39. 


Bedford. 


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76-77  Thomas  BRENT  of  Stoke  [Climsland]  v.  John  HYLL,  his  tenant-at-will. 

Lands,  rents  and  services  in  St.  Teath  bought  of  John  Vowler  and  Jane  his  wife.  2 bills. 

Cornwall. 

78-81  John  BRODE  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  John  Trecarell  v.  Stephen  IVE,  Joan 
his  wife,  John  SYMM,  John  BROWNE  the  younger,  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Messuages  and  lands  called  Worthy  Penpeth  in  Tintagel  (now  in  Lanteglos),  claimed  in  right  of 
Thomas  Hendre.  Pedigree  in  answer.  Cornwall. 

82  John  BROKE  v.  George  PRESTON. 

Forgery  and  other  fraud  relating  to  a messuage  and  lands  of  William,  brother  of  complainant,  in 
Enfield,  Edmu[n]dsey  (in  Gosfield)  and  Cheston.  Mutilated.  Middlesex,  Essex,  Herts. 

83  Robert  BROKEBANKE,  gentleman,  v.  William  CODYNGTON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Coleby.  Lincoln. 

84  Richard  BROMYCHE  of  Castle  Bromwich,  co.  Warwick,  administrators  of  the  goods  of 
John  his  brother,  deceased,  v.  Margaret  DERBY  and  Nicholas  BROMYCHE  (Bromesdych). 

Legacy  of  John  Bromyche,  father  of  complainant  and  husband  of  the  said  Margaret,  land  in 
Bromsgrove  and  goods  of  the  said  John.  Worcester. 

85-89  Humphrey  BROWN,  knight,  J.C.P.,  executor  of  William  Compton,  knight,  v.  Edward 
GREVILL,  knight,  and  Abraham  his  grandson. 

Manor  of  Goldicote  and  lands,  rents  and  services  there  and  in  Aldermarston  (i.e.  Alderminster, 
co.  Worcester?),  bought  by  the  said  Sir  Edward  and  alienated  before  payment. 

Warwick  [Worcester  ?] 

90  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Power  of  the  manor  of  Goldicote.  Mutilated.  Warwick. 

91-92  Richard  BROWNE  v.  William  and  Edward,  sons  of  James  STEPER,  deceased. 

Windmill,  water-mill  and  profits  of  fairs  and  markets  in  Kirton-in-Lindsey  of  the  demise  of  the 
widow  of  Thomas,  Lord  Burgh.  Lincoln. 

93  Robert  BROWNE  of  Rampton,  co.  Notts,  yeoman,  v.  George  WHYTE. 

Messuages  in  Micklegate  and  Skeldergate,  York,  formerly  of  Christopher  Tomlynson,  deceased, 
ancestor  of  complainant.  Pedigree  given.  York. 

94-95  Thomas  BRYNTON  v.  Richard  LEGGE,  bailiff  of  Wenlock. 

Failure  to  make  return  to  a writ  of  error,  complainant  having  deposited  the  sum  in  dispute  with 
him.  Salop. 

96  John  BUCKLAND,  gentleman,  v.  Nicholas,  James,  and  Thomas  FRANCES,  and  Robert 
GOODWYN,  husbandman. 

Tithe,  corn  and  a tenement  in  Martock  with  goods  and  deeds  late  of  Richard  Buckland,  gentleman, 
deceased,  uncle  of  complainant,  and  stepfather  of  the  said  Nicholas,  James  and  Thomas. 

Somerset. 

97  Thomas  BUCKNOLL  of  Ubberley  in  Hanley  (Ubleye),  gentleman,  v.  Francis  CRADOCKE 
of  Bucknall,  yeoman. 

Watercourse  passing  through  land  in  Stoke  late  of  William  Bucknoll,  father  of  complainant. 

Stafford. 

98  Robert  BUNELL  and  Robert  HOLBECK,  citizens  of  London,  v.  James  DAVERES. 

Tenements  in  St.  Dunstan’s-in-the-West  of  the  grant  of  Elizabeth  Daveres,  some  time  the  wife  of 
Thomas  Holbecke,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Robert.  Mutilated.  London. 

99  William  BURMAN,  yeoman,  v.  Alexander  WYLSON,  yeoman. 

Rent  of  a messuage  ( described ) in  Royston  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Lee,  gentleman,  defendants 
having  purchased  the  reversion.  Cambridge  or  Herts. 

100-102  Joan  BURRYTTE  v.  Thomas  WOTHERWYKE,  yeoman. 

Goods  of  complainant  acquired  by  defendants  during  her  illness.  

103  Alice  BURTON  of  Loftmarish  (in  Pickering),  late  the  wife  of  Roger  Burton,  v.  Stephen 
HOLFORD,  gentleman. 

Abduction  of  complainant’s  daughter.  Mutilated.  York,  Chester 

104  Henry  BUXTON,  Thomas  SHERIFF  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  John  son  and  heir  of  John 
THOMPSON  of  Boothby,  and  Leonard  BROWNE,  executor  of  John  Browne  of  Skinnand. 

Legacy  of  Henry  Buxton,  grandfather  of  the  said  Henry  and  Joan,  whose  executors  were  the  said 
John  and  John.  Lincoln. 

105-108  Henry  BYRCHE,  gentleman,  v.  Roger  BARBOUR  of  Luton  and  John  BARTON  of  Eggin- 
ton,  yeomen. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt,  the  original  amount  and  the  amount  paid  being  in  dispute.  Bedford. 

FILE  1406. 

1 Richard  BABACOMBE,  by  John  Babacombe  his  guardian,  v.  Richard  BABACOMBE  his 
uncle. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Buckland  Brewer,  late  of  John  Babacombe,  deceased,  grandfather  of  com- 
plainant. [Devon.] 

2 Stephen  BABBE  of  Chadleigh  v.  John  THORNE  and  Thomasyn  his  wife. 

Goods,  including  a ‘ spete  basyn,’  of  the  bequest  of  Richard  Babbe,  father  of  complainant,  whose 
executors  are  the  said  Stephen  and  Thomasyn.  Devon. 

3 Guy  BABTHORPE,  esquire,  v.  Robert  CUNNYNWORTHE,  Joan  his  wife  and  others. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Drakes  (in  Middle  Rasen).  See  File  1410,  No.  1. 

Lincoln. 
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4 Robert  BACKEHOWSE  of  Andover,  co.  Hants,  v.  John  [NEVILL],  Lord  Latimer. 

Messuage  and  land.  Mutilated.  Westmorland. 

5 James  BADELEY  v.  William  BRODEHERST. 

Price  of  two  geldings,  the  bond  for  which  was  stolen  from  complainant.  Stafford. 

6 Beatrice,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  BAKER,  gentleman,  v.  John  SKYLLE. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Great  Dunmow.  Essex. 

7-9  Edward  BAKER  and  Rose  [his  wife?]  v.  Margery,  late  the  wife  of  John  FOSTER. 

Debt  of  George  Pekham  paid  to  the  said  John.  Mutilated.  

ic  Alice  BALL  v.  George  COSTERDYNE  and  Thomas  LEE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Dorrington  in  the  lordship  of  Whitchurch,  late  of  Richard  Ball,  deceased, 
father  of  complainant.  Salop. 

11  John  BALLARD,  husbandman,  v.  George  SAMON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Salford  Abbots  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and  convent 
of  Evesham.  . Warwick. 

12-13  Thomas  BARBOUR  v.  Ralph  BARBOUR  and  William  and  James  HALL. 

Messuage  called  Grindsbrook  (Grymesbroke)  in  Edale,  with  lands  ( described ) and  rights  of  common 
held  on  a joint  loan  by  complainant  and  the  said  William  and  James.  Derby. 

14-16  Robert  BARKER  v.  Jerome  SONGER,  gentleman. 

Messuages,  lands  and  cattle  belonging  to  Janett  Chyld’s  chantry  in  Witham.  [Essex.] 

17  John  son  of  Peter  BARNARD  v.  William  CARTER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Wickham  St.  Paul  and  Gestingthorpe. 

Essex. 

18  John  BARNARDISTON  v.  Robert  WYNDE,  executor  of  John  Wynde. 

Frauds  with  regard  to  a bond  given  by  complainant  for  a debt  of  the  said  John  Wynde  to  Christopher 
Miller,  already  in  dispute  in  this  court  {File  1408,  No.  9.)  Injunction  and  dissolution  of  injunction. 


19-21  Hugh  BARNESBY  v.  Christian,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  PLEYER,  and  Griffin  CURTEIS, 
steward  of  Sherston  Magna. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  said  manor  of  the  demise  of  Anne,  duchess  of  Somerset.  Wilts. 

22-24  William,  younger  son  and  heir  of  William  BASELEY,  v.  Robert  BROWNE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  East  Knoyle,  claimed  by  defendant  as  forfeited  by  complainant’s 
mother  through  remarriage  without  licence.  Wilts. 

25  William  BASSET,  esquire,  grandson  and  heir  of  entail  of  William  Basset,  v.  Helen  BASSET, 
his  father’s  wife. 

Manor  of  Mey[nell  Langley  ?],  held  of  the  minor  of  Ekyngton.  Mutilated.  [Derby.] 

26-27  George  BATEMAN  v.  Thomas  and  Margaret  BATEMAN. 

Contempt  of  an  arbitral  award  concerning  an  unexecuted  draft  will  of  Thomas  Bateman  of  Flinton 
South  Elmham  {sic),  esquire,  deceased,  father  of  all  parties.  Suffolk. 

28  Robert  BATTELL  and  Richard  MAPLE,  gentlemen,  v.  Edmund  ATKINSON  alias 
Somersett. 

Manor  of  the  Barbican  and  houses  in  St.  Botolph’s  without  Aldersgate  of  the  demise  of  Charles 
[Brandon],  late  Duke  of  Suffolk,  and  Katharine  his  wife.  Mutilated.  London. 

29  Geoffrey  BAYLYE,  clerk,  v.  John  POPE,  claiming  to  be  vicar-general  of  the  Archbishop 
of  Canterbury  in  the  diocese  of  Lincoln,  and  Peter  LEE. 

Refusal  to  institute  complainant  on  a Crown  presentation  to  the  church  of  Welton  by  Louth. 

Lincoln. 

30  Richard  BELL  v.  Matthew  BOOLE. 

14a.  land  in  Aslackby,  late  of  Richard  Bell,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Lincoln. 

31-32  The  same  v.  the  same. 

16 a.  like  land.  (Defendant  pleads  a decree  in  the  former  suit.)  Lincoln. 

33  [The  same  ?]  v.  . . . 

Lands  in  Greyby  and  Asklaby,  late  of  John  Barrett  of  Theralby  and  others.  Mutilated  Bill  wanting. 

[Lincoln  .] 

34  John  BENGEMYN,  citizen  of  Norwich,  v.  Agnes  SOTHERTON  of  the  same. 

Action  for  a loan  which  had  been  compromised  on  account  of  the  fall  of  money.  Norfolk. 

35  Stephen  BENNET  and  Mark  OLYVER,  burgesses  and  late  bailiffs  of  Launceston,  v.  John 
ANDREWES. 

Action  for  debt  for  the  escape  of  Richard  Carlyan  from  the  custody  of  complainants’  successors 
after  having  been  brought  to  hear  mass.  Commission  and  injunction.  Cornwall. 

36-41  Richard  BENNYS  of  Larling,  co.  Norfolk,  husbandman,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  Bennys, 
v.  John  STARKE  (Storke). 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  ( described ) in  Dallinghoo.  2 suits.  Suffolk. 


42-44 

Do. 


The  same  v.  William,  son  and  heir  of  William  GARDENER. 


Suffolk. 


45  Francis  BERTYE  of  Hackney  v.  John  LYTTELTON. 

Instalment  of  debt  for  leases  and  goods  which  defendant  had  been  ordered  by  the  Chancellor  to 
pay.  Mutilated.  Middlesex,  Worcester. 

46-47  Edward  BEVERLEY,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  and  William  PHILLIPSON. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Worlaby,  late  of  John  Beverley  of  Elsham,  gentleman,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Lincoln. 


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48  Roger  BLAKEWAY  v.  William  CHURCHE  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Huntington  of  the  demise  of  the  late  prior  and  convent  of  Wenlock.  Salop. 

49  William  BLAKEY  of  Rye  v.  the  Lord  Warden  and  Admiral  of  [the  CINQUE  PORTS]. 
Imprisonment  by  William  Crispe,  esquire,  lieutenant  of  Dover  castle  and  vice-admiral  of  the  said 
ports,  at  the  suit  of  John  Lambertson  and  others,  Dutchmen.  Corpus  cum  causa.  Damaged. 

Kent. 


50  John  BLAKGRAVE,  Alice  his  wife,  and  William  and  John  SMYTHE  v.  William  HAKE 
and  others. 

Leasehold,  messuages  and  lands  in  Barrow-on-Trent  and  Milton  of  the  bequest  of  Edmund  Smyth, 
yeoman.  Derby. 

51  Thomas  BLOUNTE  v.  John  WILSON,  parson  of  Colton. 

Price  of  a gelding.  Stafford. 

52-53  Henry  BODELEY  of  Westminster  v.  John  FORD. 

Land  in  Norton  Woodhouse,  late  of  Thomas  Bodeley,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Stafford. 
24-58  William  BOLLES  v.  George  PETYTE  and  Bonaventure  BOLLES. 

Parsonage  of  Attenborough  (Adenburgh),  late  of  the  priory  of  Felley.  Mutilated.  D.  XV,  2.  Two 
answers,  one  appearing  to  belong  to  another  suit.  Notts. 

59-62  Humphrey  BONEVILLE,  gentleman,  v.  William,  son  of  Hugh  FOUNTAYN  of  Ugborough, 
gentleman. 

Right  of  way  from  a messuage,  mill  and  land  of  complainant  in  Ivybridge  to  Ermington  church. 

Devon, 


; Nicholas  BONYFANT,  clerk,  v.  William,  James  and  Robert  BROCKE,  executors  of  Thomas 
Canydyne,  parson  of  Blaby. 

Wages  for  serving  the  chapel  of  Countesthorpe.  Leicester. 

1 William  BOWDEN  alias  Yeo  v.  John  BROCKEDON. 

Money  and  goods  hidden  in  a bucket  and  entrusted  to  defendant  during  the  rebellion  in  the  west. 


65  Richard  BOYCE  of  Boxley,  co.  Kent,  and  Margaret  [his  wife],  sister  and  heir  of  Ralph 
Bellingham,  esquire,  v.  Richard  ELDRYNGTON,  Thomas  BELLINGHAM,  gentleman, 
born  in  Flanders,  and  others. 

Manors  of  Thakeham,  Charflete,  Clothall  (in  West  Grinstead),  Lyminster  and  Covertes,  and  lands 
in  Thakeham,  Sullington,  West  Grinstead,  Clayton  (in  Sullington  ?),  Heckingfelde,  Lyminster, 
Wyke,  Littlehampton,  Preston  and  Arundel.  Mutilated.  See  File  1407,  No.  27.  Sussex. 

66  John  BRACE  and  others  v.  George  NEWPORT,  bailiff  of  Droitwich. 

Contempt  of  a decree  concerning  bullaries  of  salt  water  and  a wood  called  Owood.  Worcester. 

67  Thomas  BRACEBRYDGE,  esquire,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON  and  Mary,  late  the  wife  of 
John  CRYMES  of  Wetton,  and  Thomas  MOUNTGOMERY  of  London,  clothworker. 

Action  for  plate  pledged  and  redeemed  on  behalf  of  defendant  by  George  Griffyth  of  Wichnor, 
knight.  Certiorari  and,  subpoena.  London,  Stafford. 

68  The  same  v.  John  NETHERMYLL,  executor  of  Julyne  Nethermyll. 

Waste  of  lands  in  Kingsbury  occupied  by  defendant  on  a writ  of  elegit  for  a debt  now  satisfied. 
See  File  1291,  No.  51.  Warwick. 

69-72  George  BRADSHAWE  v.  Anthony  ABELL  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  mother  of  complainant. 
Half  the  manor  of  Orton-on-the-Hill,  with  other  lands  and  goods,  settled  on  complainant  on  his 
marriage  with  Francis,  daughter  of  Roger  Fowke.  Leicester,  Warwick. 

73-75  Thomas  BRADSHAWE  v.  James  FERYBY. 

Sale  of  a horse  at  Barton  [-on-Humber  ?]  belonging  to  Dr.  Ramridge,  dean  of  Lichfield.  Mutilated. 

[Lincoln  ?] 

76  Robert  BRAYTHEWAIT  v.  John  GODWEN  and  John  DAYE. 

Crown  lease  of  tithes  of  ‘ the  barre  ’ of  Luston.  Hereford  (‘  Hartford  ’). 


77-78  John  BREWER  of  Springfield,  shereman,  v.  George  COKKERELL,  parson  of  Springfield. 
Land  in  Springfield,  late  of  John  Brewer,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Essex. 

79  Charles  BROCAS(?)  v.  John  GUNNELL  and  others. 

Seizure  of  money  and  goods  at  Waresley  (Waseley).  Faded.  Huntingdon. 


80-81  Robert,  son  of  Robert  BROKKYLSBEE  of  Glentworth  (Glentford),  and  of  Isabel  his  wife, 
v.  John  BATTEE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Blyton.  Lincoln. 

82-85  Valentine  BROWNE  of  London,  esquire,  v.  Roger  NABBE  and  others. 

Wetley  Moor  and  Milne  Herne,  portions  of  complainant’s  manor  of  (Leek)  Frith.  Stafford. 

86  John  BUDE  of  Winchester  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Thomas  PERY. 

Rent  of  a house  in  Whitchurch  bequeathed  to  the  said  Elizabeth  with  lands  there  by  Robert 
Botrell,  her  father.  Hants. 

87  John  BULL  of  Sproughton,  co.  Suffolk,  yeoman,  v.  Henry  DAYENS  and  John  WOODE. 

Dispute  about  a horse  in  the  Lion  inn  at  Esterforde  ( i.e . Easterfield).  Faded.  Essex. 

88  John  BULL  v.  William  LAWRENCE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Sprowton.  Mutilated.  [Suffolk.] 

89  John  BULLEN  of  Colnbrook  v.  William  and  Ellen,  children  and  executors  of  Alice 
WYDNAM  of  the  same. 

Action  on  a bond  for  payment  of  an  annuity  to  the  said  Alice  and  of  debts  of  other  persons 
[described).  Buckingham. 


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90-92  Thomas  BURRYNG  (Burren)  of  Huycke  ( i.e . Highweek?)  v.  John,  nephew  and  heir  of 
John  KNYGHT,  and  John,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  SCOBLE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Dartington.  Devon. 

93  John  BURTON,  labourer,  v.  Robert  BURTON,  ‘ naymed  to  be  the  sonne  of  your  sayd 
orator.’ 

Cottage  in  Laceby  conveyed  to  defendant  on  a promise  to  provide  for  him  during  his  life.  Lincoln. 

94  John  BURTON,  gentleman,  executor  of  Nicholas  Fetherstonehaugh  of  Deeping  Gate,  co. 
Northants,  gentleman,  v.  Michael  FETHERSTONHAUGH,  gentleman. 

Price  of  a leasehold  and  hay  at  Newland  in  Stanhope.  Durham. 

95  Ralph  BURTON  v.  Edward  ALTHAM  and  Fortune  his  wife,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of 
Thomas  Fowle. 

Messuages  ( described ) in  St.  Margaret’s,  Lothbury,  of  the  demise  of  the  master  and  fellows  of  Jesus 
College,  Cambridge.  London. 

96  Nicholas  BUTLER  v.  Thomas  and  Joan  BUTLER. 

Manor  of  Alrewas,  late  of  complainant’s  grandparents,  William  Butler  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter 
and  heir  of  Thomas  Youxall.  Stafford. 

97  Richard  BUTTES  and  Maude  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Hoberde,  v.  Thomas  TOWER. 
Action  on  a bond  given  by  the  said  Maude  on  a promise  of  marriage  by  defendant.  Mutilated. 

98  Robert  BYDDELL  v.  Ralph  WHETELEY  and  Richard  his  son. 

Detention  of  an  assignment  of  a Crown  lease  of  Southouse  Grange  in  Dale.  Derby. 

99-103  Thomas  BYLDON,  citizen  of  Chester,  v.  Robert  RASTELL  (Rostyll)  of  Birmingham  and 
Dorothy  his  wife. 

Part  price  of  herrings  sold  at  Lichfield  on  Palm  Sunday.  Stafford. 

104-105  John  BYLLYNGHURST,  Joan  his  wife  and  Margaret  BOXFOLDE  v.  William  BETFELD. 
Messuages,  land  and  marsh  in  Witley  and  Thursley,  late  of  John  Boxfold  (Boxold),  deceased,  late 
the  husband  of  Joan  now  wife  of  defendant,  and  uncle  of  the  female  complainant.  Surrey. 


FILE  1407. 

I- 3  Thomas  BABYNGTON  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Hugh  WESTON,  D.D.,  late  dean  of 

Westminster  and  rector  of  Lincoln  College,  Oxford. 

Promise  to  obtain  for  complainant  an  assignment  from  William  Cottesforde,  yeoman,  of  a lease  of 
the  parsonage  of  Long  Combe.  Oxford. 

4-5  Maude,  daughter  of  Thomas  BAGOT,  esquire,  and  of  Jane  his  wife,  and  an  heir  of  the  latter, 
v.  Francis,  son  and  executor  of  Richard  BYDULPH,  esquire. 

Money  promised  to  complainant  by  the  said  Richard  on  his  marriage  with  the  said  Jane. 

Stafford. 

6-7  Henry  BAKER  v.  Thomas  HAMLYN  of  Penny-Cross,  husbandman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Burrington.  Devon. 

8-10  John  BALL  of  Eckington,  scythe-smith,  v.  Roger  BLOUNT,  bailiff  of  the  manor  of 
Eckington,  William  GREVES  and  John  EUSE. 

Grant  of  licence  to  mine  on  complainant’s  lands  in  the  manor  of  Eckington,  the  custom  being  that 
every  tenant  may  mine  on  his  own  lands.  Derby. 

II- 14  Henry,  son  of  Thomas  BARLEY,  deceased,  citizen  and  grocer  of  London,  v.  Robert 

SMITH,  gentleman. 

Legacy  of  the  said  Thomas  entrusted  to  defendant  by  the  custom  of  the  city.  London. 

15  George  BASSETT,  Alice  his  wife,  Thomas  HEWETT  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  George 
DRURY. 

Share  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Thetford  required  by  defendant  and  Roger  Gent  of  Brettenhain, 
deceased,  as  security  for  a debt  of  John  Aleyn,  gentleman.  Norfolk. 

16-20  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  BAYLY(FF)E,  v.  William  LAMBERT  of  Winchester,  gentle- 
man, Giles  DYSER,  and  John,  son  of  William  BAYLYE. 

Promise  of  a lease  of  closes  of  pasture  in  Maiden  Bradley  on  the  death  of  the  said  Richard.  Wilts. 

21-22  William  BEKKETT  of  Colchester,  yeoman,  v.  Robert  SHOYLE  of  Mayland,  yeoman. 
Detention  of  a bond  for  price  of  wool  and  of  balance  overpaid  therefore.  Mutilated.  Essex. 

23-26  Thomas  BELLYNGHAM,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  ELRYNGTON  (Aldryngton)  and  Thomas 
GULDFORD,  esquires. 

Manors  of  Charflete,  Yapton,  Barnes  and  Clothall  (in  West  Grinstead),  and  lands,  rents  and 
services  in  Lyminster,  Yapton,  Claybury,  (West)  Grinstead,  Thakeham,  Arundel,  Poling,  Little- 
hampton  and  elsewhere  of  the  entail  of  Ralph  Bellyngham,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant. 
Damaged.  Sussex 

27  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Manors  of  Thakeham,  Charflete,  Lyminster  and  Covertes,  and  messuages,  lands  and  rent  in  Thake- 
ham, Cullington,  Westgrenestrete  (i.e.  West  Grinstead?),  Clayton,  Hethingfild,  Lyminster,  Wick 
in  Littlehampton  (Weke),  Littlehampton,  Preston,  Arundel,  Horsham,  Yapton  and  West  Firle, 
late  of  the  said  Ralph.  See  File  1406,  No.  65  Sussex. 

28-31  John  BENETT,  gentleman,  v.  Robert  KYNGE,  citizen  and  grocer  of  London. 

Messuage  called  the  Windmill  and  others  in  St.  Sepulchre’s,  Newgate,  of  the  demise  of  Robert 
[King],  bishop  of  Oxford.  London. 


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32-33  Edward  BENNETT,  clerk,  v.  John  TOPLES  (Topley). 
Price  of  lead. 


[Derby.] 


The  same  v.  the  same. 


36-41 


34-35  i~. 

Do.  Derby. 

John  BENTLEY,  husbandman,  v.  Francis  CLOVYLE,  esquire,  and  John  BRASYER,  his 

tenant. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  land  held  of  the  said  Clovyle’s  manor  of  Thriplow.  Cambridge. 

42-44  William  BIRDE  of  London,  merchant  tailor,  v.  John  BIRDE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Wolverley  (Overley)  and  Churchill  of  the  entail  of  Richard  Birde,  father  of 
both  parties.  Worcester. 

45-46  Robert  son  and  heir  of  Richard  BLYANTE  v.  John  POOLEY,  esquire 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  lands  ( described ) in  Great  Bricett  and  Ringshall. 

Suffolk. 

47-51  Thomas  BOLTE,  clerk,  executor  of  William  Bolte,  v.  Jane,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of 
Thomas  CHATWYN,  esquire. 

Price  of  sheep.  

52-54  J°hn  BONAM  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses,  v.  John  MICHELL,  yeoman. 

Detention  of  the  will  of  William  Totham  and  other  writings  relating  to  lands  in  Canewdon,  be- 
queathed for  an  obit  and  the  relief  of  the  poor.  Essex. 

55-61  Thomas  BOWES  and  Cecily  his  wife,  executrix  of  William  Eynuz  (Eynes)  v.  George  BURGEN 
and  George  CREDE,  gentlemen,  and  Henry  SERLE. 

Bond  given  for  account  of  the  goods  of  William  Bowyer,  knight,  alderman  of  London,  whose 
executors  were  the  said  Eynuz  and  Serle.  London. 

62-65  Ralph  BOWNER  (Bowlmer),  knight,  and  others,  executors  of  Anthony  Gyrlyng,  esquire, 
v.  Elizabeth  GYRLYNG,  late  his  wife,  and  John  SAXFORD,  gentleman,  her  brother. 
Goods  of  the  said  Anthony,  who  had  required  by  his  will  that  the  said  Elizabeth  should  leave  them 
or  their  value  to  his  children.  Suffolk. 

66  John  BREARTON  and  Robert  FYLTON  v.  James  HUTT. 

Closes  of  pasture  in  Carden  of  the  demise  of  Hugh  Page,  yeoman,  since  deceased.  Chester. 

67-69  Henry  BRETON  of  Monkton,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  John  [Salcote  alias  Capon], 
bishop  of  Salisbury,  deceased,  v.  John  BARNEBYE,  the  bishop’s  servant. 

House  in  Foster  Lane  and  goods  of  the  bishop,  including  plate  and  an  ‘ uttermost  vesture  called 
a thymmere,’  which  complainant  had  to  deliver  by  the  course  and  usage  of  the  Exchequer. 

London,  Wilts. 

70  James  [BROOKE],  bishop  of  Gloucester,  v.  the  dean  and  chapter  of  GLOUCESTER. 

Refusal  of  payment  of  tenths  net  incomes  of  impropriate  parsonages.  Gloucester. 

71-73  Thomas  BROWNE  v.  John  LANGE  (Longe). 

Rights  of  pasture  and  tillage  on  Halsdon  moor  in  Cookbury  (Kokabery). 

74-75  William  BROWNE  v.  Alyn  NYCOLS  of  Foxearth. 

Debts  due  for  the  parsonage  of  East  Mersey,  whereof  complainant  has  bargained  for 
reversion  by  Gregory  Fox  of  Peldon,  whose  widow  defendant  has  married. 

76  John  BULBECKE,  gentleman,  v.  Robert  SEWALL  and  William  GAYMARDE. 

Close  of  pasture  in  Clevedon  of  the  demise  of  John  Wake  of  Hartwell,  co.  Northants,  and  other 
lands.  Somerset. 

77-79  Gilbert  BULL  v.  Katharine,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  RAYNER  and  William  their  son. 
Contract  with  the  said  Robert,  whose  executors  defendants  are,  to  buy  all  complainant’s  corn  at 
the  price  current  in  Peterborough  market.  Northampton. 

80-84  John  BURYE  v.  Henry  IPSYCHE. 

Land  in  Little  Maplestead  and  Pebmarsh  pledged  to  . . . Carter  by  William  Burye,  father 

of  complainant.  Mutilated..  Essex. 

85-88  Nicholas  BUSSHELL  v.  Henry,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  GEFFREYES. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Sherstone  acquired  of  John  Bate  and  Sybil  his  wife.  Wilts. 

89-90  John  BYE,  servant  to  the  Lord  Treasurer,  v.  John  DAYNE,  his  stepfather. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Basingstoke  and  Bramley,  late  of  John  Bye,  deceased,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Hants. 

91-95  Thomas,  Peter  and  Joseph,  sons  and  heirs  of  Thomas  BYRCHETT,  v.  Humphrey  BLECHYN- 
DEN,  husband  of  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Thomas  the  father. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  gardens  and  a barn  in  Pley[den]  and  messuages  in  Rye.  Demurrer 
for  insufficiency  overruled.  Mutilated.  See  File  1408,  No.  39.  [Sussex.] 


Devon. 

lease  in 
Essex. 


FILE  1408. 


James  BADELEY  v.  Thomas  BERRYN. 
Price  of  iron  sold  at  Stafford. 


Stafford. 


2-5  Robert  BAGSHAWE  v.  Christopher  BAGSHAWE  of  Lytton. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Tideswell  and  Chapel-en-le-Frith,  formerly  of  Christopher  Bagshawe, 
deceased,  ancestor  of  both  parties.  Derby. 

6-8  Roger  BALLE  of  Hadleigh,  clothmaker,  v.  John  BALLE. 

Seizure  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  lands  in  Hersey,  late  of  Joan  Wryght.  Norfolk. 


138  EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS— FILE  1408. 


9-10  John  BARNARDISTON  of  Northill  (Northevile),  gentleman,  v.  Christopher  MILLER  of 
Lynn,  his  brother-in-law,  George  HARRYSON,  attorney  of  the  latter,  Edward  MOLYNOX, 
gentleman,  and  John  BAKER,  under-sheriff  of  Bedford. 

Conspiracy  for  a collusive  suit  on  a bond  for  securing  an  investment  made  on  the  said  Miller’s 
behalf  of  money  partly  obtained  by  the  sale  of  land  in  Necton.  Answer  wanting. 

Bedford,  Norfolk. 

11-12  William  BARSHAM  v.  Cicely  BARSHAM. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Wood-Norton,  Hindolvestone  (Hilderstone)  andGuestwick  (Geystweyt),  late 
of  Thomas  Barsham,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant  and  husband  of  defendant.  Norfolk. 

13-16  John  BATTYN  v.  the  mayor  and  bailiffs  of  TREGONY,  Nicholas  FLAMANK,  and  Henry 
JAGO  and  others,  jurors. 

Embracing  in  an  action  for  trespass  by  the  overflow  of  water  from  complainant’s  mill  called 
Nansa  mill.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Mutilated.  Cornwall. 

1 7 Robert  BAYLES  v.  Ralph  BOUGHE. 

Action  on  a bond  for  arbitration  concerning  furs  ( described ).  Mutilated.  ? 

18-20  Henry  BEDELL  (Byddell)  v.  William  and  Henry  WALL  and  Richard  BENBOWE. 

Felling  timber  on  a close  of  pasture  in  the  lordship  of  Tipton  acquired  of  the  Charterhouse  of 
Warwick.  [Stafford.] 

21  Thomas  BELL,  vicar  of  Kingerby,  v.  Thomas  ELWAND. 

Tithe  hay  of  Kingerby.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

22  John  BEMISH,  yeoman,  v.  Nicholas  POWLTER  and  John  POOCK. 

Tenement  in  New  Street,  Great  Dunmow,  late  of  John  Bemish,  deceased,  grandfather  of  com- 
plainant. Essex. 

23-25  Richard  BENNET  of  Hampreston,  co.  Dorset,  v.  John  ORCHARD,  John  ELLERMAN  and 
others. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  land  in  Shalfleet,  late  of  William  Benett,  deceased,  father  of  complainant, 
and  detention  and  forgery  of  deeds.  Hants  (I.W.). 

26-28  John  BENTLEY  v.  John  STUARD  and  John  HAS(W)ELL. 

Tenement  in  Bottisham,  late  of  Richard  Bentley,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Cambridge. 
29  John  BERYMAN  v.  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Simon  ARTHUR,  his  tenant. 

Tenement  and  burgage  ( described ) in  Bideford  acquired  of  Lawrence  Prouz.  Devon. 


1 Richard  BLACKEWALL  v.  Ralph  BRADSHAWE  of  Osmaston. 
Price  of  lands. 


Derby. 


31-38  Robert,  son  of  Richard  BLAKE,  deceased,  servant  to  Edward  Baynton,  knight,  esquire  of 
the  body  to  the  late  King,  v.  Dame  Isabel  BAYNTON  and  John  HYCHECOCKE. 

Manor  of  East  Lavington  (Stepull  Lavington,  Lavington  Forum,  Lavington  Beynton)  of  the  demise 
of  the  said  Sir  Edward.  Wilts. 

39  Humphrey  BLECHYNDON  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Byrchet  of 
Rye,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  BYRCHET,  son  of  the  said  Thomas,  and  Thomas  NEVE. 

Forcible  entry  and  seizure  of  money  and  goods  ( described ) at  Rye,  etc.  Mutilated.  See  File  1407, 
No.  91.  Sussex. 

40-41  George  BLOMEVYLE  (Blomefeld)  v.  William  MORE  of  Edwardstone,  co.  Suffolk. 

Sale  of  lands  ( described ) in  Little  Dunham,  partly  on  a bad  title.  Mutilated.  [Norfolk.] 

42  John  BRABANDE,  parson  of  St.  Michael’s,  Crooked  Lane,  v.  the  churchwardens  of  ALL 
HALLOWS. 

Rent  out  of  what  is  now  the  site  of  part  of  the  chancel  of  the  church  of  All  Hallows  awarded  in  this 
court  to  the  church  of  St.  Michael’s.  Mutilated.  London. 


43-44  Robert  BRACKELEY  of  Newport  v.  William  KINDGE,  son-in-law  of  Ellen  Pocoke. 

Lease  of  lands  in  Whippingham  made  by  the  priest  and  patrons  of  the  chantry  of  Newport  to 
John  Pocoke,  deceased,  husband  of  the  said  Ellen.  Mutilated.  Hants  (I.W.). 

45  Francis  BRADSHAWE  of  London  v.  Susan,  late  the  wife  of  John  BLUNT  of  Burton, 
gentleman,  and  Edward  his  son  and  executor. 

Tenements  called  the  ‘ Connyngry  ’ house  and  pasture  and  ‘ Siddalowe  Codd  ’ of  the  demise  of  the 
late  abbot  and  convent  of  Burton.  Mutilated.  [Stafford.] 

46-47  Christopher  BRADYE  and  Agnes  his  wife,  daughter  of  William  Long  alias  Pymmer, 
deceased,  v.  William  HOWSDON,  uncle  and  former  guardian  of  the  said  Agnes. 

Profits  of  a messuage  and  close  in  Newport.  (Defendant  pleads  that  corn  was  taken  away  by 
John  Long  alias  Pymmer  of  more  value  than  the  profits.)  Essex. 

48-50  Christopher  BRAMPSTON  of  Lincoln,  baker,  v.  Robert  HUCHINSON. 

Goods  ( schedule  given)  for  which  defendant  proposes  to  wage  his  law.  Lincoln. 

51-53  William  BRASEBRIDGE  v.  Thomas  BRASEBRIDGE,  esquire,  [his  father],  George 
GRYFFYTH,  knight,  and  John  LUCAS  alias  Gryne  and  Anthony  ROWLEY,  servants  of 
the  said  Thomas. 

Conveyance  of  lands  (not  specified)  to  the  said  Lucas  and  Rowley  contrary  to  a promise  made  on 
complainant’s  marriage  with  Anne,  daughter  of  Julyan  Nethermill.  Mutilated.  See  File  1410, 
No.  45.  [Warwick  ?]. 

54  John  BRAY  and  Eleanor  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Nicholas  Burges,  v.  Elizabeth  DOW’E. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Burgh,  adjoining  the  manors  of  Chysselden  and  Vasse. 

Suffolk. 


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55-62  Robert  son  and  heir  of  William  BRAYTHEWAIT  v.  Gilbert  DAWSON,  Thomas  MEADE 
and  others. 

Cottage  in  Kirkby  Malzeard,  granted  to  the  parish  church,  with  reversion  in  case  it  should  be 
taken  away  from  the  maintenance  of  divine  service.  York. 

63  Richard  BRENT  of  Cossington,  esquire,  v.  George  SYDENHAM. 

Obtaining  complainant’s  signature  to  Latin  documents  which  he  did  not  understand  concerning  a 
messuage  in  Rooks  Bridge  (in  East  Brent)  and  a wood  in  Langford.  Somerset. 

64-67  Christopher  BRISTOWE  of  Lee,  co.  Surrey,  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  FRESTON. 
Price  of  tenements  in  Altofts,  Stanley  and  York,  partly  bought  by  the  said  Robert  and  partly  sold 
by  him  on  behalf  of  complainant  and  Ursula  his  wife.  Damaged.  D.  XV,  20.  York. 

68-69  Anne  BROWNE  v.  Charles  BROWNE,  her  husband. 

Ill-treatment  and  desertion,  defendant  stating  that  he  sent  her  away  for  fear  she  should  poison 
him.  Faded. 

70  Christopher  BRYTYFE  v.  Christopher  KETTELL. 

Price  of  a tenement  in  the  manor  of  Fomcett.  Norfolk. 

7X_73  Robert  BULLOCK  of  Cokethop  (in  Ducklington  and  Yelford),  husbandman,  v.  Francis 
FETYpLACE,  esquire. 

Pasture  in  Staildlake  of  the  demise  of  Anne  of  Cleves,  defendant  being  a former  lessee.  Oxford. 

74-75  Joan  BUNNE  v.  Richard  HELDER  alias  Spycer,  grandson  and  heir  of  Walter  Spicer. 
Messuages  and  land  in  Lynly  alias  Lylly,  late  of  John  Bunne,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of 
complainant.  Mutilated.  Herts. 

76-78  John  BURKEHAM  of  Ticehurst,  blacksmith,  v.  Richard  BRABONDE  and  Thomas 
HUMFREY. 

Land  in  Salehurst,  late  of  John  Burkeham,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Sussex. 

79-80  John,  son  of  Nicholas  BURNESTON,  deceased,  v.  Nicholas  ROBYNSON. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Spalding.  Mutilated.  Bill  wanting.  [Lincoln.] 

81-82  Thomas  BURYTON  of  Wargrave,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  William  Buryton,  v.  Griffith 
BARTON,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Streatley,  Moulsford  and  Basildon,  late  held  together  with 
a messuage  (described)  in  Reading  by  John  Rente  and  others.  Berks. 


FILE  1409. 

I- 4  Michael  BAKER,  executor  of  Joan,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Robyns,  v. 

Thomas  HOBSON,  gentleman. 

Tenement  called  North  Hamstead  in  Shalfleet,  with  rights  of  warren  of  the  demise  of  John,  late 
prior  of  Christchurch  and  his  convent.  Hants  (I.W.). 

5-6  Peter  BAKER  v.  John  SHERWYN,  pewterer,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  George 
Isatson  citizen  and  butcher  of  London. 

Messuage  and  buildings  in  Pentecost  Lane,  formerly  in  the  parish  of  St.  Nicholas  Shambles,  and 
now  in  that  of  Christ  Church  within  Newgate.  London. 

7 Edward  BALDEWYNE  of  Nayland,  executor  of  Robert  Cooper,  v.  John  WAGE  and 

John  FLEGG. 

Forgery  of  a will  in  the  name  of  John  Thorpe,  priest  of  Stowmarket,  a creditor  of  the  said  Cooper. 

Suffolk. 

8-9  Henry  BANKES,  vicar  of  South  Petherton,  v.  John  CULLEN  (Culleynes)  of  the  same, 
mercer. 

Vicarage  of  South  Petherton,  demised  to  defendant  by  Thomas  Hooper,  late  vicar,  deprived  for 
marriage.  Somerset. 

10  William  BASELEY  of  Stockland,  co.  Dorset,  yeoman,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  Baseley,  v. 

John  EVELEY,  gentleman,  attorney-at-law,  Thomas  MYCHELL,  Richard  CALMADY 
and  others. 

Contempt  of  a verdict  in  the  Common  Pleas  concerning  a messuage  and  land  in  Talaton.  Devon. 

II- 12  John  BETTY  v.  Henry  his  brother. 

Dye-house,  etc.,  in  St.  Mary  Stepps,  Exeter,  pledged  to  defendant  on  his  becoming  surety  for 
complainant’s  debts.  Devon. 

13-16  Anthony  son  of  John  BIDDEGOODDE  v.  Simon  son  and  heir  of  Anthony  WOURTH. 
Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Worth  (in)  Washfield,  claimed  by  defendant  as  demesne.  Devon. 

17  Edward  BODLEY  v.  John  PYDDESLEY. 

Rent  of  lands  in  the  manor  of  Newton  St.  Cyres  for  which  defendant  became  responsible  on 
acquiring  the  lease  from  complainant.  Devon. 

18  Thomas  BOLER  v.  Robert  GYBBE. 

Land  in  Chappell  Fryth.  Mutilated.  [Derby.] 

19-20  Edmund  [BONNER],  bishop  of  London,  v.  JOHN  ap  Guyllyam,  gentleman,  steward  and 
bailiff  of  his  manor  of  Fownhope. 

Keeping  courts  in  the  absence  of  complainant’s  ‘ councell  and  offycers.’  Hereford. 

21  John  BOSTON  of  Wynslowe  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  John  MACHEN,  and  administra- 
tion of  his  goods. 

Price  of  wool  and  sheep.  [Bucks  or  Hereford.] 


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22-23  Nicholas  BOTHE  v.  William  BASSETT,  esquire. 

Rent  charged  on  the  manor  of  Meynell  Langley  by  William  Bassett,  knight,  deceased,  father  of 
defendant.  Derby. 

24  Nicholas  BOTHE  of  Hardwell,  serving-man,  v.  Anthony  HUNGERFORD,  knight,  and 
Dorothy  his  wife. 

Manor  of  Framptons  in  East  Hendred,  late  of  the  priory  of  Bradenstoke.  Berks. 

25-28  John  BOURNE,  knight,  v.  Arthur  DEDYCOTE  of  London,  Philip  DEDYCOTE  of 
Worcester,  and  John  BARLOWE,  priest. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  the  hospital  of  St.  Oswald  by  Worcester  and  plunder  of  its  church. 

Worcester. 

29  William  BOWLES  v.  Richard  WHALLEY. 

Parsonage  of  Attenborough,  manor  of  Toton  (Tawton),  and  tenement  in  Cropwell  Bishop. 
Mutilated.  See  File  1391,  No.  40.  Notts. 

30  Thomas  BRADWALL  v.  Ralph  RYDDEARD,  gentleman,  and  others. 

Land  at  Rudyard  in  Leek  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Goodfellowe.  Stafford. 

31-32  William  BRATT  (Brett)  of  Ronton  v.  Thomas  TORNER  (Turner)  of  Newtown,  co.  Mont- 
gomery. 

Leage  from  Edward  Wolridge,  gentleman,  of  a tenement  in  Cotton  and  Cowley.  Stafford. 

33  Thomas  BRAYNWOOD  and  Margaret  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  William  More,  v. 
Robert  BROWNE,  esquire. 

Forcible  entry  on  a messuage  and  lands  in  Stow  Maries  and  seizure  of  deeds  and  goods  for  a debt 
due  to  William,  father  of  defendant.  Essex. 

34-35  Richard  BRENT  v.  Robert  COOKER,  esquire. 

Plate  ( schedule  annexed ) entrusted  to  defendant  under  the  will  of  William  Brent,  esquire,  father 

of  complainant.  

36-38  William  BRISLEY  of  Bromley,  collier,  v.  William  SKOTT  and  Juliana  his  wife. 

Action  on  a bond  for  conveyance  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Bromley  to  John  Havyatt,  citizen  and 
clothworker  of  London,  deceased,  uncle  of  the  said  Juliana.  Replication  wanting.  Kent. 

39  The  dean  and  chapter  of  BRISTOL  v.  John  WARRE. 

Rent  of  the  parsonage  of  Kingston,  for  which  complainants  cannot  distrain  because  there  is  no 
glebe.  Somerset. 

40  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  BROKELSBY,  esquire,  v.  William  and  Francis  LEES. 

Leasehold  in  Saxby,  acquired  of Lees,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  Lincoln. 

41  The  same  v.  Katharine,  late  the  wife  of LEE  of  Saxby. 

Messuage  and  land  ( not  specified)  bought  of  the  said  Lee.  Lincoln. 

42-43  John  BROXOLME  v.  Richard  PELTER. 

Action  on  a bond  for  delivery  of  malt  partly  taken  for  the  King’s  and  Queen’s  service.  Answer 
wanting.  London. 

44-47  John  BUCKLOWE  v.  John  WIGGELEY  of  Wyrkesworth. 

Price  of  sheep,  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  [Derby.] 

48-49  Richard  BURDEN  v.  John  CHECHESTER,  esquire. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  land  in  Great  Torrington,  alleged  by  defendant  to  be  terminable 
when  he  should  come  to  live  at  his  house  at  Wyke  (i.e.  Allensweek  ?)  in  Great  Torrington.  Devon. 
50  Richard  BURNBYE  v.  Richard  CHYDLEY  (Chudley),  knight,  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Bratton  and  Stoke-in-Teignhead.  Devon. 

51-52  Juliana  BUTLER  v.  Edward  WILLIAMS  of  Monmouth. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  lordship  of  Major  and  Undy,  late  of  William  (V)ychan,  whose  heir 
complainant  is.  Monmouth. 

53-54  Nicholas  BUTSTON  alias  Broke  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas, 
WAREN. 

Double  conveyance  of  a tenement  called  Saint  Hill  in  Kentisbeare  by  John  Purse  of  Plymtrey, 
deceased.  Devon. 


FILE  1410. 

1 Guy  BABTHROP  of  Drax,  co.  York  (sic),  gentleman,  v.  William  BURNELL  of  London, 
gentleman. 

Assignment  of  a lease  of  the  manor  of  Winkbourne  (Wyngborne),  for  which  defendant  has  evaded 
payments.  See  File  1406,  No.  3.  Notts. 

2 Nicholas  BACKHOUSE,  citizen  and  mercer  of  London,  v.  William  MATON  of  Salisbury 
draper,  and  Anne  his  wife. 

Goods  supplied  to  Thomas  Peterson  of  Andover,  late  the  husband  of  the  said  Anne. 

3 William  BAGELEY  v.  Robert  PHYLPOT,  vicar  of  Linton. 

Rectory  of  Linton,  demised  with  the  advowson  of  the  vicarage  by  the  prior  and  convent  of 
St.  John  of  Bethlehem  in  Sheen,  co.  Surrey.  Hereford. 

4-7  Peter  BAKER  v.  Hugh  DAVIE  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  gardens  in  St.  Stephen’s,  Coleman  Street,  whereof 
complainant  has  purchased  the  reversion  after  defendant.  London. 

8 Nicholas  BARHAM  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  London  and  William  CLERKE. 

Action  for  delivery  of  8 tons  of  iron  bars.  Certiorari  and  subpoena. 


London. 


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William  BARRETT  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  William  ASSHEN,  Alice  his  wife,  and  John  their  son. 
Messuage  and  land  in  West  Purie  and  Paulerspury  acquired  of  William,  son  of  the  said  William 
Ashen.  Northampton. 


10-11  Avery  BARWICK,  Joan  his  wife,  George  THROGMORTON,  and  Bridget  his  wife  v. 
George  CLARCKE,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages,  land  and  a course  for  80  sheep  in  Halstow  (Hoo  ?)  St.  Mary  s 
and  Frindsbury  of  the  entail  of  John  Clarke,  grandfather  of  the  female  complainant.  Kent. 

12-13  William  BASELEY  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  of  Robert  Woodrouff,  v.  John  WOODE- 
ROUFF. 

Lands  in  the  manor  of  Hackpen  of  the  demise  of  John  Why  tern  ore,  late  abbot  of  Dunkesweix,  and 
his  convent.  Devon. 

14-16  The-  same  v.  the  same. 

Goods  ( described ) of  the  bequest  of  John  Knolles.  Devon. 

17  Robert  BASSETT  v.  Edward  BASSETT. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Loxton  of  the  entail  of  Giles  Bassett.  Somerset. 

18-20  Isabel  BAVEN  and  Alice  HEYWOOD  v.  William  OVER. 

Land  in  Wooburn,  late  of  Robert  Baven,  father  of  complainant,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  both 
deceased.  Replication  wanting.  Buckingham. 

21-22  Robert  BAXSTER,  parson  of  Great  Bealings,  v.  George  CAMPE  and  Thomas  HAY- 
WARDE. 

Rent  reserved  on  a lease  of  complainant’s  tithes.  Suffolk. 

23-24  John  BEAUMONT  and  Margaret  his  wife,  daughter  of  John  Barter,  v.  John  COMPTON 
(Combton)  and  Robert  SOMERSIDE,  executors  of  the  latter. 

Land  in  the  parish  of  St.  James  in  the  liberty  of  Alcester,  granted  to  the  said  Margaret  on  her 
marriage.  Dorset. 

25-26  Thomas  BEAMOUNT  v.  George  SOMERSETT,  knight,  Robert  (Richard)  COTIS  and  others. 
Messuage  and  land  in  the  said  Sir  George’s  manor  of  Foxley,  and  claimed  by  him  as  forfeit  for 
felling  trees.  [Norfolk.] 

27  Thomas  BEKENSALL,  citizen  and  salter  of  London,  v.  Thomas  TRYNNE,  citizen  and 
brewer  of  London. 

Debt  of  defendant  to  John  Dames,  for  which  complainant  gave  security  without  a counterbond. 

London. 

28-30  William  BEREY,  B.D.,  parson  of  Kirkby-in-Cleveland,  v.  Laurence  SUTTON. 

Lease  of  the  said  parsonage  of  Kirkby  made  by  William  Latimer,  late  parson,  deprived  for 
marriage.  York. 

31  Nicholas  BLABIE  v.  Elizabeth  SAMON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Southam.  Warwick. 

32  Thomas  BLOUNT  of  London,  mercer,  v.  Thomas  LAWRENCE  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Chelmarsh,  formerly  of  Thomas  Teddestill  of  Yoden  (i.e.  Eudon  Burnel  in 
Chetton?).  See  File  1076,  No.  10.  Salop. 

33-35  Austin  BONNER  of  Great  Glen,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas,  grandson  and  heir  of  Henry 
REYNER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Great  Peatling  of  the  entail  of  John  Bonner,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant. 
D.  XII,  1 7.  Replication  wanting.  Leicester. 

36  Edmund  BONYTHON,  late  of  Penryn,  yeoman,  v.  Henry  JOHN,  clerk. 

Debt  to  Udan  Vertue,  since  married  to  complainant.  Cornwall. 

37-38  Richard  BORROUGHS,  husbandman,  v.  Humphrey  WOODE  alias  Butler. 

Land  in  the  manor  of  Kentisbeare  granted  to  complainant  by  the  late  Duke  of  Suffolk  in  view  of 
his  marriage  with  Wilmet  Heathfilde,  from  which  defendant  has  dissuaded  her.  Devon. 

39-41  William  BOWERMAN,  vicar  of  Doulting,  v.  John  HORNER  of  Mells,  esquire,  and  John 
KYNMAN  alias  Clarke  his  servant. 

Trespass  on  a quarry  in  complainant’s  glebe,  and  hindrance  to  his  customers,  the  said  Homer  having 
a quarry  adjoining.  Somerset. 

42-43  John  BOURNE,  knight,  v.  Martin  CROFTE,  gentleman,  grandson  of  John  Crotte. 

Refusal  to  seal  a contract  with  divers  conditions  ( described ),  including  conveyance  of  defendant’s 
share  of  the  manor  of  Holt  and  of  the  advowson  of  the  church  there.  Worcester. 


44  Lawrence  BOWREMAN  v.  Hugh  COGAN  and  John  HACKER. 

Part  price  of  iron.  

45  William  BRASEBRYGE  v.  Thomas  BRASEBRYGE,  esquire,  his  father,  Anthony 
[ROWLEY  and  John  LUCAS],  servants  of  the  latter,  and  George  GRYFFYTH,  knight. 

Alienation  of  the  manor  of  Kingsbury  and  other  lands  contrary  to  a promise  made  on  com- 
plainant’s marriage.  Mutilated.  See  File  1408,  No.  51.  Warwick. 

46  William  BRATT  v.  Thomas  TURNER. 

Leasehold  messuage  and  land  in  Ronton,  pledged  to  defendant.  Stafford. 

47-49  John  BRAYE  alias  Syblye  of  St.  Cleer  v.  Edward  JENKYNG,  Thomas  BEER,  steward 
of  the  court  of  Trenouth  (in  St.  Cleer),  and  John  STEDE,  bailiff. 

Action  of  trespass  in  the  said  court,  refusal  of  wages  of  law,  and  distress.  Cornwall. 

50-52  John  BROCKE  and  Dame  Anne  SHEFFYLDE  his  wife  v.  Ellen,  late  the  wife  of  Robert 
GOUCHE,  gentleman. 

Right  to  dwell  in  the  manor  house  of  Chilwell,  reserved  to  the  said  Dame  Anne  on  a demise  to  the 
said  John  before  their  marriage,  together  with  lands  in  Beston  and  . . desworthe,  which  demise  he 
assigned  to  the  said  Robert.  [Notts.] 


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53  William  BROGDON,  parson  of  St.  Lawrence  Jewry,  London,  and  also  of  Birkin,  v.  Ralph 
DUFFYLDE  and  others,  executors  of  John  Golding,  late  parson  of  Birkin. 

Dilapidations  of  the  church  and  parsonage  of  Birkin.  York. 

54  William  BROMLEY,  examiner  in  Chancery,  and  others,  executors  of  Richard  Rea,  yeoman 
of  the  Guard,  v.  John  REA  and  Richard  OXLEY. 

Bequest  ( described ) of  deceased’s  goods  which  defendants  were  employed  to  remove  from  Thame 
to  Billingsley  and  Harpford  (in  Morville).  Oxford,  Salop. 

55-56  John  BROWN  v.  Robert  PAYNE. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid.  

57  William  BROWNE,  collector  of  Crown  rents  of  parsonages  of  the  diocese  of  Winchester,  v. 
Eleanor,  late  the  wife  of  William  SACKFELD  of  Dorking,  late  collector,  and  administratrix 
of  his  goods. 

Rent  of  the  parsonage  of  St.  Saviours,  Southwark,  etc.  Surrey. 

58  Richard  BROXHOLME,  yeoman,  v.  Robert  ELSHAM. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  and  land  in  North  Kelsey,  Lincoln. 

59  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  BRUDENELL,  knight,  and  administratrix  of  his  goods 
and  Robert  BRUDENELL  v.  Thomas  and  Richard  MAN. 

Messuage  and  lands  in  Packington  bought  of  John  Cockyn,  esquire.  Warwick. 

60-62  John  and  Anne  BUCKELOWE  v.  Thomas  ALSOPPE  of  Ashburne,  mercer,  and  others. 
Goods  and  deeds  of  the  bequest  of  Ralph  Buchelowe  of  Powwick,  father  of  complainants.  Derby. 

63  John  BL1LPAN  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Maude  ROWDE,  late  the  wife  of  John  Pyflocke,  father 
of  the  said  Agnes. 

Land  in  North  Petherton  of  the  grant  of  John  Sompter,  great-uncle  of  the  said  Agnes.  Somerset. 
64-70  William  BLTRDHEAD  v.  Amer  and  Thomas  BURDHEAD. 

Manor  of  Denby,  late  of  Richard  Burdhead,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant  and  father  of 
defendants.  (Defendants  state  that  the  said  Richard  also  held  lands  in  Clayton,  Bircheworth,  i.e. 
Ingbirchworth  or  Roughbirchworth,  Skelmanthorpe,  and  [PJenyston.)  York. 

71-72  William  BURGES,  clerk,  v.  Nicholas  KERISON  and  others,  executors  of  John  Gurnay. 

Part  price  of  lands  held  of  the  manor  of  Tasborough.  Norfolk. 

73-75  Matthew  BUTLER  and  Thomas  NOTTYNGHAM  v.  John  BULL. 

Actions  on  bonds  given  for  assurance  of  lands  in  Bowge,  etc.  [Suffolk.] 

76-78  Simon  BUTTRY,  gentleman,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Simon  Norwyche,  v. 
Simon  MALLORY,  gentleman. 

Manor  of  Brampton  and  messuages  and  lands  there  and  in  Dingley,  Oxendon  and  Chepstow, 
wherein  defendant  claims  annuities  for  several  persons.  Mutilated..  Northampton. 

79-81  Thomas  BUXSEY  alias  Boxley  v.  Walter  CRETYNGE  and  others,  canons  of  Wells. 

Lease  of  the  rectory  of  Buckland  Abbas.  (The  answer  is  by  the  dean  and  chapter  of  Wells). 

Dorset. 

82  William  BUYS  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Robert  PETHEK. 

Lease  of  a messuage  and  land  at  Churleton  in  Tamerton  made  by  John  Treffrye  of  Tremere  jointly 
to  the  said  Alice  and  Robert.  Cornwall. 

83-83  Edmund  BYSTON  of  Kelvedon  v.  George  BYSTON. 

Tenements  in  Earl’s  Colne,  late  of  Robert  Byston,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Essex. 


FILE  1411. 

1-3  J°hn  CARNESDALE  and  Joan  his  wife,  administratrix  of  the  goods  of  Robert  Cowper, 
deceased,  v.  John  ABBES  and  Edward  BALDEN. 

Land  in  Nayland  of  the  demise  of  Christopher  Danby.  Suffolk. 

4-6  Thomas  CAWOOD,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  CHAMPION. 

Land  in  Arborfield,  late  of  Stephen  Ca(l)wood,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Berks. 

7-9  Elizabeth  CHACE  of  Wenden,  a minor,  v.  Simon  SAWYER,  Thomas  MEDE  and  others. 
Tenements  in  Fulbourn  and  Walden  descended  partly  from  Thomas  Chace,  her  father,  and  partly 
from  Thomas  Maunde.  Mutilated.  Cambridge,  Essex. 

10-11  Andrew  and  John,  sons  of  William  CHAMBER  of  Leeds,  deceased,  v.  Stephen  CHAMBER, 
his  executor. 

Legacies.  Mutilated.  [Kent  or  York]. 

12  Simon  CHAMBERLEYN,  yeoman,  v.  John  DOBBE. 

Refusal  to  complete  an  assignment  of  defendant’s  share  of  a lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Blakeney. 

Norfolk. 

13-14  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  the  same  parsonage  made  by  another  parson.  Norfolk. 

15-18  William  CHAPELAYN,  vicar  of  Fawsley,  v.  Thomas  ANDREWES,  knight,  John  CLERKE, 
husbandman,  and  others. 

Corn  dues  called  church-shot  due  from  lands  in  Charwelton  and  Bramston  (Brendeston)  to  the  church 
of  Fawsley  as  the  mother-church  of  the  hundred  of  Fawsley  and  deanery  of  Daventry. 

Northampton. 

19  Gregory  CHARDERER  of  Askham  Richard  v.  Richard  SWALLE  and  Thomas  NELSON 
of  the  same. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  late  held  by  John  Charderer,  deceased,  father  of  complainant, 
according  to  the  custom  of  the  manor  of  Bridlington  Abbey.  York. 


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20-23  Francis  CHAUNCEY  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Benjamin  GONSON. 

Crown  grant  to  Humphrey  Tyrrell  of  the  manor  of  Shenley  and  woods  in  Great  Warley.  Mutilated. 

Essex. 

24-26  Robert  CHEPINGHURSTE  of  Brokenton,  husbandman,  v.  Paul  STRETELEY. 

Land  in  Chippinghurst  (in  Cuddesdon)  and  Garsington  of  the  entail  of  Thomas  Chepinghurst, 
deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Demurer,  overruled,  that  the  matter  is  determinable  at 
common  law.  Damaged.  Oxford. 

27-28  Oliver  CHIDLEY,  Dame  Dorothy  his  wife,  John  FRYE  of  Wyckecraufte  and  Joan  his 
wife,  v.  Edmund  WEKES  and  Jane  his  wife,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Richard  Mallet  of 
Idsley  ( i.e . Iddesleigh,  co.  Devon). 

Debt  of  Michael  Mallet,  deceased,  whose  executrices  were  the  female  complainants,  satisfied  by 
assignment  of  a lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Kingston  (in  Taunton  Dean).  Somerset. 

29-30  Stephen  CLEMENT,  yeoman,  v.  John  TURNOUR. 

Defence  of  a suit  for  tithes  of  a close,  late  of  the  priory  of  Frithelstock,  whereof  both  parties  have 
a joint  lease.  Devon. 

31-32  Thomas  CLEMENT  of  Hartland,  yeoman,  v.  John  BEERE. 

Price  of  a horse.  Damaged.  Devon. 

33-34  William  CLYFTON  of  Barrington,  esquire,  v.  Clement  NUSE  (Newse)  of  London,  mercer. 
Release  of  a bond  given  by  both  parties  and  others  on  behalf  of  Henry  Knevet,  knight,  deceased. 
Mutilated.  See  File  1293,  No.  45.  Somerset,  'London. 

35-36  John  COBBE  of  South  Walsham  v.  Thomas,  his  elder  brother. 

Goods  and  deeds  given  by  Alice,  his  mother,  in  her  lifetime  and  also  bequeathed.  Norfolk. 

37-39  Charles  COCKES  of  Holborn,  co.  Middlesex,  gentleman,  v.  John  VAYNE  and  Meryke 
GREFYTH. 

Land  in  Grosmont  of  the  feoffment  of  James  ap  Howell  of  Garway,  co.  Hereford,  gentleman. 

Monmouth. 

40-43  Nicholas  COGESWELL  and  Katharine,  his  wife,  v.  Nicholas  PARGAT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Bishops  Hatfield,  late  of  Nicholas  Lanham,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the 
said  Katharine.  Herts. 

44-46  The  same  v.  Henry  RUSSELEY. 

Smaller  tenement  in  Bishops  Hatfield  of  like  descent.  Herts. 

47-52  Richard  COLBORN,  clerk,  v.  Robert  PARKER  and  Thomas  WRIGHT. 

Parsonage  of  Berford  of  the  demise  of  John  Fawkenour,  late  parson,  denied  by  complainant  to  be 
a clerk.  Mutilated.  [Warwick?] 

53  John  COLBYN  alias  Tynker  v.  DAVID  ap  Griffith. 

Loan.  

54-55  Matthew  COLTEHURSTE,  esquire,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON,  and  Philip 
GUNTER  of  London,  merchant. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  of  Richard  Holden,  deceased,  already  overpaid.  Certiorari  and 
subpoena.  London. 

56  Richard  CONWEY,  vicar  of  Chrishall,  co.  Essex,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Humphrey 
Conwey,  deceased,  v.  Peter  CONWEY  and  others. 

Messuages,  burgages  and  land  in  Rhuddlan  (Rutlande)  of  the  demise  of  Richard  Bode,  knight,  and 
others.  Mutilated.  Flint. 

57  The  same  v.  Thomas  GRYSSET,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  same.  Flint. 

58-61  Humphrey  CONYNGISBIE,  servant  attendant  on  the  Chancellor,  v.  William  DEVEROUX, 
esquire,  and  John  CARTEWRYGHT. 

Prebend  and  manor  of  Nuneyngton  (i.e.  Nonington  in  Withington)  of  the  demise  of  Henry  Welche, 
prebendary.  Mutilated.  Herts  ( rectius  Hereford) 

62  The  same  v.  the  said  CARTEWRIGHT. 

Contempt  of  a decree  in  the  preceding  suit.  [Hereford.] 

63  -t>4  Edward  COPE  of  Hardwick,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  DALE,  merchant  and  citizen  of  London. 
Dou6k  payment  of  part  of  a debt  of  Anthony  Cope,  knight,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Oxford,  London. 

65-69  Richard  CORBETT,  knight,  v.  John  SOWTHWELL,  esquire,  and  Francis  BACON, 
gentleman. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  which  the  said  Sowthwell  had  agreed  to  pay.  [Suffolk  ?] 

70  John  CORNYSSHE  of  East  Allington  v.  Nicholas,  son  of  John  LEYGHE  of  Ugborough. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  land  in  Aveton  Gifford.  Devon. 

71-74  William  COSEBYE,  Joan  his  wife  and  William  their  son  v.  Walter  COSEBYE,  brother  of  the 
first-named  complainant. 

Messuage,  curtilage,  ‘ erbe  gardyne  and  appell  gardyne  ’ ( described ) in  Great  Totnes,  formerly 
belonging  to  the  chantry  house  near  the  bridge.  See  File  1209,  No.  49.  Devon. 

75-76  The  said  Walter  v.  the  said  William. 

Three  messuages  in  Sir  Piers  Edgecome’s  manor  of  Totnes.  Devon. 

77  Richard  COSOUR  v.  Thomas  PHILYPP. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Loddiswell.  Damaged.  Somerset. 

78  Thomas  COTES  v.  Robert  his  brother. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Sir  Ingram  Clyfford’s  manor  of  Steeton  of  the  grant  of  defendant  and 
Richard  his  father.  York. 


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79-80  Richard  COUPER,  labourer,  v.  John  HARCOURT,  knight,  and  William  BYSSHOPP. 

Tenement  in  the  said  Sir  John’s  manor  (sic)  of  East  Grinstead  and  West  Dean.  Wilts. 

81-82  Stephen  COWPER,  husbandman,  v.  Edward  FFORDE. 

Land  in  Ninfield,  late  of  Stephen  Cowper,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Mutilated. 

Su  SSEX 

83-86  Stephen  COWPER  of  Bexhill,  husbandman,  v.  John  FIRLEY  of  Penhurst. 

Land  in  Ninfield,  late  of  John  Cowper,  deceased,  father  of  complainant,  and  grandfather  of  Elizabeth 
Cowper,  an  infant  stepdaughter  of  defendant.  Mutilated.  Sussex. 

87-92  William  COWPER  v.  Geoffrey  PRATTE,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  and  Henry  TAYLOUR. 

Detention  of  goods  and  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  lands  in  Hingham,  late  of  John  Cowper, 
deceased,  great-grandfather  of  complainant  and  husband  of  the  said  Elizabeth.  Norfolk. 

93-94  Philip  COXE  of  Green  Street,  serving-man,  v.  Morgan  LAURENCE  and  others  of  Skenfreth. 
Debt,  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  Essex,  Monmouth. 

95  Ralph  CUDWORTHE  v.  Richard  RENTE  and  others. 

Tenement  in  a street  called  the  ‘ Kyrgayte  ’ in  Wakefield.  Mutilated.  York. 

96  William  CLTLVERWYLL  of  West  Qua[ntoxhead],  husbandman,  v.  John  WYNDHAM, 
esquire,  and  others. 

Parsonage  of  Brompton  Ralph  of  the  demise  of  Robert  Walshe,  parson.  Mutilated.  See  File 
1419,  A 0.  83.  Somerset. 

97  John  CURR,  husbandman,  v.  William  his  brother  and  William  his  father. 

Messuages,  land  and  rent  in  Charlton,  Charney  Street  (in  Hungerford),  Homedewe  ( i.e . Helme 
in  Hungerford  ?)and  Hungerford.  See  File  1295,  No.  76.  Wilts  ( now  Berks). 


FILE  1412. 

1-2  Richard  CABELL,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  CORSELEY  of  Frome,  clothmaker. 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  a close  of  pasture  in  Frome.  Somerset. 

3 Silvester  CAMPION,  [parson  of  Great  Henney],  v.  Thomas  RONDE. 

Parsonage  of  Great  Henney,  demised  by  a former  parson.  Mutilated.  Essex. 

4-6  Roger  CAPSTOKE  of  Caistor,  co.  Northants,  gentleman,  v.  John  MARKEHAM  of  Ketton, 
co.  Rutland,  gentleman. 

Failure  to  obtain  a lease  for  complainant  of  the  parsonage  of  Uffington  as  promised.  Lincoln. 
7-8  The  same,  late  collector  of  rents  to  William  Nevell,  esquire,  v.  Martin  AYLESBURY. 

Arrears  of  rent  of  messuages  and  land  in  Torksey  and  tithes  of  Torksey  and  Brampton.  Lincoln. 
9-11  Thomas  CATESBIE  of  Whiston,  co.  Northants,  esquire,  v.  Robert  DOLBYN. 

Messuage  and  lands  in  a park  called  Segored,  in  the  lordship  of  Denbigh,  late  of  Thomas  Pigot, 
esquire.  Denbigh. 

12-13  The  same  v.  John  GRYFFYTH. 

Mansion  house  in  Denbigh  bought  of  Thomas  Pigot.  Denbigh. 

14  The  same  v.  GEOFFREY  ap  Henry. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Lewenny  bought  of  the  same.  Denbigh. 

15  The  same  v.  Fulke  FRANCIS. 

Lane  in  Lewenny  bought  of  Mary,  Lady  Parr  of  Horton.  Denbigh. 

16-18  The  same  v.  John  ap  Evan  ap  David  LLOID,  grandson  of  David  Lloid  ap  Grono  ap  Teder. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Kilkeddy  and  elsewhere.  Mutilated.  [Denbigh  ?] 

ig-20  Francis  CHAMBRELAIN,  esquire,  son  and  heir  apparent  of  Leonard  Chambrelain,  knight, 
v.  William  ISHAM,  gentleman. 

Arrest  in  London  for  an  instalment  of  an  annuity  granted  on  the  surrender  of  the  keepership  of  the 
park  of  111  Brewers.  Mutilated.  London,  [Somerset]. 

21  Robert  CHAPMAN  of  St.  Andrew’s,  Wardrobe,  London,  son  and  heir  of  John  Chapman  of 

All  Saints,  Derby,  v.  William' A MARE  of  Derby,  draper. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Derby.  Will  described.  Derby. 

22-23  Thomas  CLAYFFEALD  v.  Giles  FYLDES,  gentleman. 

Injunction  obtained,  ' but  suspended  owing  to  the  late  King’s  death,’  to  stop  an  action  of  slander 
by  defendant,  who  was  accused  of  embezzling  the  chalice  and  ornaments  of  the  chapel  of  Paganhill 
(Pakynghill)  in  Stroud.  Gloucester. 

24  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Contempt  of  an  injunction  of  this  court  in  an  action  for  slander.  [Gloucester.] 

25  28  Margaret  CLERKE  of  Bramford  (Braynsforthe)  v.  Thomas  PEDGRAVE. 

Forgery  of  a will  in  the  name  of  Margery  Pytman,  sister  of  complainant,  whose  executors  both 
parties  were.  Suffolk. 

29-31  William  CLOTTON  of  Walden,  co.  Essex,  tailor,  v.  John  HORTON,  his  half-brother. 

Salt-house  in  Northwich,  late  of  Robert  Clotton,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Chester. 

32-36  Owen  CLUNNE,  citizen  and  draper  of  London,  executor  of  Benedic  (Bennet)  Jackson, 
citizen  and  butcher  of  London,  v.  William  JACKSON,  executor  of  Alice,  late  the  wife  of 
the  said  Eenedic. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Poplar  and  Stepney  marshes.  Middlesex. 

37  The  same  v.  the  mayor,  aldermen  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON  and  the  same. 

Action  de  rationabili  parte  bonorum  in  contempt  of  a decree  in  the  above  suit.  Certiorari  and 
subpoena.  Mutilated.  London,  Middlesex. 


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38-39  Edward  CLYFTON,  vicar  of  Ugley,  v.  Edward  ELRYNGTON,  esquire,  and  Robert  and 
John  FAWCONER,  his  farmers. 

Vicarage  of  Ugley,  claimed  under  a lease  from  the  late  monastery  of  St.  Osyth’s.  Essex. 

40-42  William  COCKSON  of  Wisbech,  draper,  v.  Robert  LACEY  of  Huntingdon,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  called  the  Bell  in'  Wisbech.  Cambridge. 

43-44  Edward  COKE  and  others,  executors  of  Alice,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  William  Coke, 
yeoman,  v.  Anthony  LUDGATER. 

Lease  of  part  of  the  farm  of  Felpham,  claimed  as  forfeit  by  the  fall  of  the  top  of  a chimney  built 
of  earth  and  chalk.  Mutilated.  Answer  wanting.  Sussex. 

43-46  John,  son  of  Robert  COLE,  v.  Oliver  COLE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Half  the  capital  messuage  of  Aveton  Gifford  and  land  there  of  the  demise  of  John  Copleston,  esquire, 
deceased.  Devon. 

47-51  Thomas  COLES,  parson  of  Manston,  v.  Grace,  late  the  wife  of  Christopher  LEYETT  (Lyatt), 
esquire. 

House  and  land  of  the  chantry  of  Our  Lady  in  the  church  of  Manston,  united  to  the  parsonage. 

Dorset. 

52-53  Robert  COLTON  v.  James  BYLTON  (Belton). 

Tenement  in  Thetford,  late  of  Robert  Colton,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Norfolk. 

54-58  Nicholas  CONYERS,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  apparent  of  George  Conyers,  gentleman,  v. 
James  and  Arthur  PHILIPPE  (Phillipps). 

Abduction  of  Joan,  granddaughter  of  William  Conyers  of  Marske,  esquire,  affianced  to  complainant. 
Damaged.  (Defendants  state  that  her  father  threatened  that  ‘ yf  she  would  not  be  maried  he 
would  so  beat  her  that  he  would  not  leave  one  hole  bone  of  her.’)  York. 

59-65  Andrew  CORBETT  of  Linslade,  knight,  and  Edward  MANERING,  gentlemen,  executors  of 
Robert  Nedeham,  knight,  v.  Edward  ASTON,  knight. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  marriage  settlement  of  Robert  grandson  of  the  said  Sir  Robert 
and  Frances  daughter  of  defendant,  including  an  undertaking  to  pay  600  marks  to  Sir  Robert 
that  he  might  not  disinherit  his  said  grandson.  Buckingham. 

66-67  Robert  COTES  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  FRESTON  of  London,  gentleman,  and  ad- 
ministrator of  his  goods. 

Action  for  price  of  woods  of  Christopher  Danby,  knight,  in  Nayland,  sold  without  his  warrant. 

Suffolk. 

68  Thomas  Taylour  and  Simon  Cotton,  masters  of  the  craft  of  butchers  in  COVENTRY,  and  the 
fellowship  of  the  same,  v.  Edmund  BAKESTER. 

Sale  of  bad  meat  at  excessive  prices  outside  the  shambles,  and  refusal  to  join  the  said  fellowship. 

Warwick. 

69  Thomas  CO  . . . v.  William  STILE. 

Shooting  fallow  deer  in  complainant’s  park  called  Powles  Park.  Damaged.  Warwick. 

70-73  Henry  CRUCHEFYLDE  of  South  Stoke,  co.  Oxford,  nephew  and  heir  of  John  Cruchefyld, 
John  LEKE,  esquire,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Bray.  Berks. 

74-78  Richard  CURRANT,  Maude  his  wife  and  Ellen  and  Allice  GROVE,  all  of  Kingston-upon- 
Thames,  co.  Surrey,  v.  Thomas  AYLMER  and  others,  executors  of  William  Grove,  father  of 
the  female  complainants. 

Annuity  rising  from  lands  not  specified,  leases  of  ‘ Frogges  Eighte,’  ‘ Groves  Eighte,’  and  other  lands 
and  household  goods  ( described ).  Oxford. 

79-82  George  CURSON  of  Croxall,  co.  Derby,  esquire,  v.  John  STRETEHEY,  gentleman,  son  and 
heir  of  Thomas  Stretehey. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Streethey,  late  of  Thomas  Curson,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Stafford. 

83  Anthony,  Jane  and  Audrey  CUTT,  Thomas  WULFE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Anthony 
BROWNE,  C.J.C.P.,  Francis  KNYGHTON,  esquire,  and  Katherine  his  wife. 

Share  of  profits  of  the  manors  of  Rickling  Hall,  Woodhall,  Matching  Hall  and  Barstable  Hall,  etc., 
late  of  Peter  Cutt  of  Bergholt  (Barfelde),  deceased,  father  of  the  complainants  other  than 
Thomas  Wulfe,  and  husband  of  the  said  Katherine.  Essex,  Herts,  Cambridge. 


FILE  1413. 

1-2  Thomas  CARY  of  Haccombe,  esquire,  v.  John  SE(Y)WARDE. 

Quit-rent  reserved  by  John  Cary,  grandfather  of  complainant,  on  land  in  Budleigh.  Devon. 

3 Barbara,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  CATELYN,  serjeant-at-law,  v.  Rooke  GREENE,  esquire. 

Part  of  plate  and  other  goods  of  the  said  Richard  ( described ) recovered  by  defendant  from  thieves 
who  stole  them  on  Newmarket  Heath.  Cambridge. 

4 William  CHAMBERS  alias  Irelande  v.  Thomas  HURSTE  and  Humphrey  his  son. 

Refusal  to  make  a lease,  as  awarded  by  arbitration,  of  lands  in  Longley,  Wellaxall,  and  Warley, 
held  of  the  manor  of  Halesowen.  Salop,  Worcester. 

5 William  CHAUNCE  of  Bromesgrove  v.  John  LYTTLETON. 

Site  of  the  manor  of  Dyars  (in  Bromesgrove'  and  other  lands  of  the  demise  of  Sir  John  Pakington. 
Mutilated.  [Worcester.] 


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John  CHENEY  of  Chesham  Bois,  esquire,  v.  Richard  GOODRYCHE,  esquire,  and  Richard 
STANES. 

Messuage  and  lands  in  Newport  and  Widdington  held  to  the  use  of  George  Halle  and  of  Mary  his 
wife.  Essex. 

9-11  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  John  CLEBURY,  alias  Margaret  Hays,  v.  James  BEDYLL  and 
Joan  his  wife. 

Messuage,  mill  and  land,  late  of  Thomas  Hays  of  Suckley,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  and  of 
the  said  Joan.  Damaged.  Worcester. 

12  John  CLEYTON  v.  William  SUTTON  and  Robert  JENYN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  atonement  in  Appleton  demised  to  the  said  Sutton  and  to  be  settled 
on  his  son  at  his  marriage  with  the  said  Jenyn’s  daughter.  Chester. 

13-14  Richard  and  Anthony  CLYNKARD,  executors  of  Anthony  Burtanke,  clerk,  v.  Humphrey 
MOLLYNS. 

Payment  for  a presentation  to  the  rectory  of  Mongewell.  Mutilated.  Oxford. 

15  Thomas  CO,  chaplain  and  executor  of  William  Say,  knight,  v.  William  SHANBROKE. 
Manor  of  Bengeo  (Beniewe),  bequeathed  by  the  said  Sir  William  for  maintenance  of  complainant 
and  another  priest  in  a chantry  in  the  church  of  Broxbourne  and  for  the  poor  of  Broxbourne. 

Herts 

16-18  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  Simon  COCKE,  v.  John  and  Robert  COCKE. 

Lands  in  Strood,  Frindsbury  and  Higham  of  the  demise  of  William  Friswell,  late  prior  of  Rochester, 
and  his  convent.  Kent. 

19  Matthew  COLCLOUGHE,  late  alderman  of  Calais,  v.  the  mayor  and  aldermen  of  LONDON, 
and  Charles  BROWNE  of  Calais,  gentleman,  and  man-at-arms. 

Action  on  a bond  given  on  behalf  of  Oliver  Tumour,  a commoner  of  Calais.  Certiorari  and 
subpoena.  London,  Calais. 

20-23  Robert  COLLYOUR  v.  Robert  NOWELL,  esquire,  executor  of  John  Nowell,  clerk. 

Rent  awarded  by  arbitration  for  pasture  in  Darlaston.  Stafford. 

24-25  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  partly  satisfied  by  arbitration.  Stafford. 

26-27  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  COLSON,  ■».  William  EMERSON  of  Southwark,  tanner,  and 
William  WYLSON. 

Repairs  of  an  inn  called  the  Spur  and  other  tenements  in  Southwark  of  the  demise  of  St.  Thomas’s 
Hospital.  Surrey. 

28-29  J°hn  COMDEN  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  John  BEREWORTH  (Berewooth). 

Messuages  and  land  in  Goudhurst,  late  of  Stephen  Bereworth,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant 
and  of  the  said  Joan.  Kent. 

30-31  Richard  COMPTON  v.  Richard  MYCHILL. 

Right  to  maintain  hedges  on  defendant’s  lands  in  Cannington,  adjoining  those  of  complainants. 

Somerset. 

32  Andrew  COOKE  of  Kirton  v.  William  MATTYNS,  clerk. 

Money  entrusted  to  defendant.  Lincoln. 

33-39  Thomas  COTHAM,  an  infant,  by  Nicholas  Watkynson  his  guardian,  v.  Tohn  EDNELL  and 
John  PENNYNGTON,  clerk. 

Messuage  and  land  late  held  of  the  manor  of  North  Collingham  by  Alice  Cotham,  mother  of 
complainant.  Notts. 

40-41  Humphrey  COTTELL,  late  of  North  Tamerton,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  Cottell  v.  Henrv 
CARLYON,  Harry  PHYSYK  and  others. 

Land  in  Ventendavyes  (i.e.  Davies  in  North  Tamerton  ?).  Former  suit  described.  Cornwall. 


42-44  William  COUPER  v.  Thomas  COUPER. 

Copyhold  in  Upton  in  the  lordship  of  Southwell  and  other  lands  and  goods  of  the  bequest  of 
William  Couper,  father  of  both  parties  ( will  described),  and  jewels  and  other  goods  ( described ) of  the 
bequest  of  Cicely  his  wife.  Notts,  Montgomery,  Derby. 

45-46  Thomas  CRAG  of  Eccleshall,  serving-man,  v.  Richard  WOLDRYCHE,  Hugh  BANKER  and 
William  TYLLE. 

Chief  rents  and  tithe  hay  in  Whitgreave  belonging  to  the  late  college  of  Stafford.  Stafford. 

47-52  William  CREKE  of  Hackleston,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  CREKE,  Robert  BENDEE  and 
Joan  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hardmead,  late  of  William  Creke,  grandfather  of  complainant  and  father  of 
the  said  Thomas.  Northampton. 


53-54  Richard  son  of  Laurence  CROFTE  v.  William  GRENESTRETE,  husband  of  Benedict, 
late  the  wife  of  the  said  Laurence. 

Detention  of  a deed  of  entail  of  the  manor  of  Stalisfield  (Stalkysfeld).  Kent. 

55—58  John  CRUYS  of  Paignton  v.  John  TOWLYE  of  Woodleigh,  husbandman. 

Refused  to  complete  a conveyance  of  land  in  Breyxham  promised  on  condition  of  complainant’s 
marriage  with  Alice,  daughter  of  defendant.  Bill  mutilated.  Devon. 


59  Thomazen,  late  the  wife  of  Edward  CRUYS,  v.  John  HOLLWYLL,  parson  of  Georgeham. 

Expulsion  from  defendant’s  parsonage  in  breach  of  a lease,  and  seizure  of  the  said  Edward’s  will 
and  other  deeds  from  his  house  in  Exeter.  Devon. 

60  Morgan  CYCELL  v.  Nicholas  CORR,  John  YTTON  alias  Fletcher,  and  Walter  GRENE. 

Messuages  in  the  Shambles  and  elsewhere  in  Bristol  of  the  gift  of  John  Cycell,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Gloucester. 


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FILE  1414. 


1-2  Thomas  CARIEW  of  Haccombe,  esquire,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  Cary  (Carewe),  v.  John 
HALS,  esquire. 

Marsh,  now  a pool,  in  the  manor  of  Leigham  in  Egg-Buckland.  Devon. 

3 Agnes  CASSELAKE,  John  ZELAKE,  Alice  his  wife,  and  John  RICHARD  v.  Richard 

MARTEN. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Farringdon,  late  of  Elizabeth  Tudboll,  deceased,  kinswoman  of  the  said  Agnes, 
Alice  and  John  Richard.  Pedigree  given.  Devon. 

4-8  Richard  CAVE  v.  William  BAKER,  Thomas  COMBER  (Cumbre),  Alice  his  wife  and  Job 
(Joppe)  HARBERTE. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Steventon  and  Chipping  Faringdon,  late  of  William  Johnson,  deceased, 
kinsman  of  complainant.  Berks. 


9-10  John  CAWOOD  and  William  BULL  of  St.  Faith’s,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  [John 
Long],  proctor  of  the  Arches,  v.  Alexander  CARLYLE  of  Whittington  College. 

Messuage  in  Paternoster  Row  of  the  demise  of  William  Compton,  knight.  London. 

n-13  Edward  CHAMBERLAYNE  and  William  GIFFORD  v.  Ralph  GIFFORD  of  Steeple  Claydon, 
gentleman. 

Refusal  to  verify  a compromise  of  a statute  merchant  made  to  Roger  Knolles  (Knowelles)  of 
Cold  Ashby,  gentleman,  for  which  complainants  are  sureties.  Buckingham,  Northampton. 

14-16  Thomas  CHEKE  v.  Jane  SARGER  (Serger). 

Detention  of  a lease  made  by  the  dean  and  chapter  of  Salisbury  of  the  manor  of  Folke.  Dorset. 

17-18  John  CHELTHAM,  clerk,  master  of  St.  David’s  Hospital,  [Kingsthorpe] , v.  Francis  MORGAN, 
serjeant-at-law. 

Mansion-house  and  rents  of  the  said  hospital  claimed  by  defendant  under  a lease  from  the  late 
prior  and  convent  of  St.  Andrew’s,  Northampton.  Northampton. 

19  The  same  v.  Francis  SAMUELL,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  same.  Northampton. 


20-23  John  CHUBBE  of  Ugborough  v.  John  ROUSE  and  Simon  SPERKEWELL  alias  Chapell, 
executors  of  William  Rede  of  Hanger  (in  Corn  wood). 

Debt  of  the  said  Rede,  who  died  seized  of  messuages  and  lands  in  Cornwood  and  Modbury,  3 J doles 
in  Screcheby sailers  and  shares  in  divers  tinworks.  Devon. 

24-25  Reynold,  son  and  heir  of  William  CHYNALS,  gentleman,  v.  Martin  TREWYNARD  and 
Agnes  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  William. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Chynals  (in  St.  Keverne),  Lauethna  [i.e.  Lavethan  in 
Blisland?),  Tredrizzick  and  Tredower  (both  in  St.  Minver),  Tripcony  and  Trebedanan  [i.e. 
Bodannan  in  St.  Endellion  or  Trebudannon  in  St.  Columb  Major?),  and  delay  in  execution  of  the 
said  William’s  will.  Cornwall. 


26-28  Robert  CLAMPARDE  (Clamper)  v.  Richard  Edward,  James  and  Elizabeth  BLTRRAGE 
(Bowrage) . 

Messuage  and  land  in  Brenchley,  late  of  Andrew  Burrage,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Richard 

Edward  and  James.  Kent. 

29-30  Gilbert  CLAYDON  of  Dullingham,  gentleman,  v.  Leonard  BARRET,  attorney  in  the 
Common  Pleas,  and  others. 

Action  on  a recognizance  for  conveyance  of  lands,  payment  for  which  has  not  been  completed. 

Cambridge. 

31  Margaret  late  the  wife  of  John  COLBEARE  v.  George  KYRKEHAM,  esquire,  and  William 
SMYTHE. 

Messuage,  cottages,  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Feniton  ‘ Malerby  ’ of  the  demise  of  Lady  Joan 

Kyrham.  Manorial  customs  described.  Devon. 

32-33  Thomas  COLLARDE  v.  Alexander  SYDENHAM,  gentleman,  and  Edith  SLOWCOMBE. 

Messuage  and  land  held  of  the  manor  of  Huish  Champflower.  Somerset. 

34-40  Reynold  CONYERS  of  Wakerley,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  GRENEHAM,  Joyce  his  wife,  John 
MARSHE,  and  Eleanor  late  the  wife  of  George  GRENEHAM. 

Manor  of  Ketton  acquired  of  the  said  George,  son  of  Thomas  Greneham.  Rutland. 

41  Giles  COOK,  parson  of  Woodford,  v.  Thomas  HODGESON. 

Deduction  from  first-fruits  of  the  said  parsonage  for  an  annuity  granted  to  defendant.  Mutilated. 

Northampton. 

42-45  Isabel  COOKE  alias  Watson  and  John  PULVERTOFT,  son  and  heir  of  Anne  Pyckeringe 
v.  Robert  WRIGHT  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  daughter  of  Hamond  Whitchecot. 

Manor  of  Thorpe  and  land  in  Laceby,  formerly  of  John  Woogher  and  Anne  his  wife,  parents  of  the 

said  Isabel  and  Anne  Pyckeringe.  Lincoln. 

46  John  COOKE,  Mary  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Jenyn  of  Rayleigh,  mercer,  and 

Edward,  John  and  Thomas  JENYN,  sons  of  the  said  William  and  Mary,  v.  Margaret,  execu- 
trix and  late  the  wife  of  Edward  STRANG(E)MAN  of  Hadleigh,  gentleman. 

Money  delivered  to  the  said  Edward  upon  trusts  ( described ),  partly  for  the  said  sons.  Essex. 

47-50  Thomas  CORNYSHE,  prisoner  in  the  Counter,  son  of  Thomas  Cornyshe,  deceased,  v.  John 
MALYN  and  Giles  HILL. 

Decree  in  a former  suit  concerning  lands  in  Calais.  Calais. 


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51-53  Isabel  COTTRELL,  executrix  of  John  Cottrell,  dyer,  v.  William  WHAT(E)LEY. 

Debt  of  Clement  Whateley,  deceased,  brother  of  defendant.  Worcester. 

54  Philip  COXE  of  Green  Street,  co.  Essex,  v.  Anthony  HENDRY,  bailiff  of  Monmouth. 
Permitting  the  escape  of  Richard  Cartener,  imprisoned  for  debt,  and  detention  of  his  bond. 

Monmouth. 

55-57  Alexander  CRANE,  Agnes  his  wife  and  Alice  COLMAN  v.  John  CORBOLD. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Thorndon  of  the  entail  of  Thomas  Colman,  grandfather  of  the  female  com- 
plainants. Suffolk. 

58-59  Geoffrey  CRAWLEY  v.  Stephen  TEMPLER,  clerk,  son  and  heir  of  Henry  Templer. 

Lands  in  Over  Wallop,  late  of  William  Crawley,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Hants. 

60-61  James  CRYCHELEY  of  Lichfield,  draper,  v.  John  HARMAN  and  Nicholas  ROBYNSON  of 
Morehall,  gentleman. 

Action  for  delivery  of  a bond  for  which  complainant  has  given  a release.  Stafford,  Warwick. 
62-64  J°hn  CULHAM  v.  William,  grandson  and  heir  of  Edward  SHORTE. 

Land  in  Thorndon,  late  of  Thomas  Culham,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Suffolk. 


FILE  1415. 


1-8  John  CATTE  v.  John  KEMPE,  Thomas  REDHOD  (Redwoodde),  and  Richard  JODE(?). 
Messuage  and  land  in  Stourmouth  (part  stated  by  the  said  Redhod  to  be  in  Preston),  late  of  John 
Catte,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Kent. 

9-14  Richard  CHITWOOD  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  GROSVENOUR  and  others. 
Pasture  near  Pinford  Bridge  in  the  lordship  of  Bromheld,  formerly  belonging  to  the  Crown. 

Denbigh. 

15  Robert  CLARE,  husbandman,  v.  Nicholas  BIRDE  of  Lichfield,  baker,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Cottage  and  land  in  Streethay.  Stafford. 

16-17  Alan  CLERKE  v.  George  PORTER  of  Lincoln. 

Goods  bought  of  Robert  Huchynson.  Lincoln. 

18-19  William  COCKES  of  Hackney,  hackneyman,  v.  Henry  PERRYN  and  Katherine  his  wife. 
Expenses  and  recompense  for  recovering  geldings  stolen  from  Christopher  Freman  of  Debden, 
deceased,  late  husband  of  the  said  Katherine.  Middlesex,  Essex. 

20  Richard  COKE  v.  John  HILLS. 

Land  in  the  dean  and  chapter  of  Worcester’s  manor  of  Boraston.  Damaged.  Salop. 

21-22  Thomas  COLE  v.  William  WATTES. 

Rectorial  tithes  of  Stokenham,  leased  to  both  parties  jointly  by  William  Burgoyne,  esquire. 
Mutilated.  Devon. 

23-24  John  COLPAS,  an  infant,  by  Ellen  his  mother,  v.  Isabel  KNIGHT  and  Richard  her  son. 
Land  and  cottage  held  of  the  manor  (sic)  of  Ramfeld  ( cf . Ramsdean  in  East  Meon)  and  Langrish 
(in  East  Meon).  Hants. 

25  Philip  COPLEY,  esquire,  and  William  COPLEY  of  Cambridge,  his  son,  v.  Margaret  COPLEY 
and  others. 

Manors  of  Sprotbrough  and  Plumtree  and  other  lands.  Yorks,  Notts. 

26-28  John  COURTNEY  v.  Nicholas  CLAPPE. 

Plate  ( described ) entrusted  to  defendant  at  Chard  and  claimed  by  him  as  a pledge  for  a debt. 

Somerset. 

29-30  John  COVE  v.  Joan  KELLEY. 

Manor  of  East  Stoodleigh  and  capital  messuage  and  barton  of  Redcliffe  (in  Northlew),  already  in 
dispute  in  the  Court  of  Wards.  Devon. 

31  Thomas  COWPER  of  Thurgarton,  co.  Notts,  esquire,  v.  OWEN  ap  Meredith  and  others. 

Crown  lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Llanver  ( i.e . Llanfair-Caereinion  ?).  Montgomery. 

32-33  Thomas  COXE  v.  Thomas  WRIGHT  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages,  cottages,  lands,  chief  rents  and  services  in  Maer  (Meyre), 
Sidway  fin  Maer)  and  Chaldon  (i.e.  Charlton  in  Maer?).  Stafford. 

34-36  William  son  and  heir  of  William  CRISPE  (Cripse)  and  others  v.  Anthony  WYNGEFELD, 
knight. 

Tenements  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Easton.  Mutilated.  Suffolk. 


37-38  Thomas  CROKE  v.  Henry  TAMPON,  and  Henry  LACYE,  gentleman,  steward  of  the  court 
of  Stamford. 

Debt  to  the  said  Tampon’s  wife,  respited  on  pledge  of  a girdle.  Mutilated. 

[Lincoln,  Northampton.] 

39-41  Nicholas  CROSTWAYT,  citizen  and  pewterer  of  London,  and  Frances  his  wife  v.  Robert 
MYLBORNE. 

Messuage  in  the  parish  of  Holy  Trinity,  Cambridge,  late  of  Nicholas  Warley  and  Elizabeth  his 
wife,  deceased,  parents  of  the  said  Frances.  Cambridge. 

42-44  William  CRUGE  (Crudge)  v.  Richard  POMEROYE,  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  SCOBBELL, 
and  John,  nephew  and  heir  of  John  KNYGHT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Dartington,  late  of  John  Cruge,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Devon. 
45  Mary,  late  the  wife  of  John  CRYMES,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON  and  Thomas  SL1DLOWE. 
Action  on  a counterbond  concerning  the  administration  of  the  goods  of  the  said  John.  Certiorari 
and- subpoena.  Damaged.  London,  Stafford. 


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46-47  CRYSLY  verch  Thomas  and  many  others  v.  William  Chester,  knight,  master  of  the 
DRAPERS’  company,  and  the  wardens  of  the  same. 

Legacy  of  Thomas  Hoell,  merchant  of  London,  dwelling  in  Seville.  Answer  wanting.  London. 

48-51  Adam  CRYSPYN,  husbandman,  v.  Henry  DYLLON,  esquire. 

Leases  of  the  capital  mansion  and  barton  of  Colleton  and  of  mills,  marshes  and  other  lands  in 
Chulmleigh.  Devon. 

52-53  Robert  CUFLEY,  husbandman,  v.  John  CUFLEY,  his  elder  brother. 

Land  in  Charlton  of  the  gift  of  Robert  Cufley,  husbandman,  father  of  both  parties.  Hants. 

54-58  John  CURTES  of  Seend  v.  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  HARRYS  his 
father-in-law. 

Lands  ( described ) in  the  lordship  of  Bulkington  of  the  demise  of  Henry  Longe,  knight.  Wilts. 


FILE  1416. 


1-2  Robert,  son  of  Richard  CABBELL,  v.  Richard  SAMWELL,  lessee  of  the  prebend  of 
Wanstrow. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Wanstrow  of  the  demise  of  James  Rogers,  prebendary.  Mutilated. 

Somerset. 

London,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v. 


3-6 


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5-10 


15 


Thomas  CARLETON,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor 
Richard  COLLING. 

Legacy  of  Thomas  Catesby  of  Lea-Marston  (Wevermarston),  esquire,  father  of  the  said  Elizabeth, 
whose  widow  married  defendant,  formerly  his  servant.  London,  Warwick. 

George  CATESBYE,  esquire,  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  John  GLIN. 

Joint  tenancy  of  a messuage,  grange  and  land  in  Fawley,  late  of  John  Glin,  deceased,  father  of 
defendant,  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Joan.  Hereford. 

Thomas  CHAFFYN,  esquire,  supervisor  of  the  will  of  Thomas  his  son,  and  guardian  of 
Thomas  his  grandson,  v.  John  DACKOMBE. 

Lease  of  the  manor  of  Ufftngton,  delivered  by  the  said  Thomas  the  son  in  view  of  his  marriage 
with  Joan,  daughter  of  defendant.  D.  XII,  29.  Berks. 

11  Thomas  CHAFFYN  v.  Margaret,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  George  PERCYE. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  the  parsonage  of  Mere  and  lands  there  and  in  Kingston  Deverell.  Mutilated. 
See  D.  XII,  30. ; File  1424,  No.  1.  Wilts. 

12  Robert  CHAMBER  and  William  WALL  v.  [John  STELE], 

Moiety  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Newton  and  Heatley  (in  Abbot’s  Bromley),  formerly  of  John 
Bostoke,  father-in-law  of  the  said  Stele.  Second  membrane  wanting.  Stafford. 

13-14  Thomas  CHAMBER  v.  Richard  CHAMBER,  both  yeomen. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage,  water-mill  and  land  in  Harrietsham  and  Charing,  late 
of  William  Chamber,  deceased,  father  of  both  parties.  Kent. 

Leonard  CHAMBERLAINE  of  Shor[thampton  ?),  co.  Oxford,  knight,  v.  Alban  HILL  of 
London,  physician,  and  Alice  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a house  in  Buge  . . . ( i.e . Budge  Row?)  of  the  demise  of 

William  Holland,  clerk,  master  of  the  Savoy.  Damaged.  London. 

16  Thomas  CHARDE  and  George  HYGGYNS  v.  Margaret,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of 
John  SHEWARDE. 

Under-lease  of  a tenement  in  Lord  Howard’s  manor  of  Bradpole.  Dorset. 

Thomas  CHARDE  v.  Leonard  STOLTRTON,  esquire. 

Messuages,  mills  and  land  in  Bradpole  and  Bridport.  Dorset. 

1 8-21  The  masters,  fellows  and  scholars  of  Trinity,  St.  John’s  and  Bennet  Colleges  and  Clare  and 
Gonville  Halls  in  Cambridge,  and  of  Merton  College,  Oxford,  and  all  other  the  inhabitants 
of  CHESTERTON  v.  Richard,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  BRAKINGE,  esquire,  and  John 
WOOD. 

Plantation  of  osiers  so  as  to  hinder  common  of  pasture  in  Chesterton.  (The  three  first  membranes 
appear  to  be  parts  of  different  copies  of  a bill.)  Cambridge. 

22  Richard  CLARKE  v.  Anne  MARKYE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Ross  and  Walford  of  the  entail  of  Alice 
Clarke,  grandmother  of  complainant.  Hereford. 

23-24  William,  son  and  heir  of  Charles  CLIFFORD,  v.  Thomas  DENTON,  esquire. 

Manor  of  Hillesden,  late  of  Hugh  Conwev,  knight,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife.  Bucks. 

25-29  William  COLLYN  v.  Margaret  COLLYN. 

Manor  of  Church  Hall  (in  Broxted)  and  lands  in  Chaureth  and  Broxted  (Brokeshed),  late  of  Nicholas 
Collyn,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  and  husband  of  defendant.  Essex. 

30-34  Robert  COLMAN  v.  Thomas  ANDREWES  of  Charlton,  co.  Northants,  knight. 

Tenement  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Ilmington  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Lord  Sandys,  late  lord 
thereof.  Replication  wanting.  Warwick. 

35-36  Robert  COMPTON  v.  John  BAKER  and  Dorothy  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Twinsted  of  the  gift  of  John  Compton,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant,  and 
former  husband  of  the  said  Dorothy.  Essex. 

37  Humphrey,  son  and  executor  of  Richard  CONNYSBYE,  v.  Humphrey  KERREY  of 
Kidderminster,  clothier. 

Debt  of  defendant  paid  to  John  Bearsly.  Worcester. 

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38  Andrew  CORBETT  of  Linslade,  co.  Bucks,  knight,  v.  William  BULLOCK. 

Messuage  and  land  in  complainant’s  manors  of  Williamston  and  Westfeild.  Pembroke. 

39-41  John  CORDALL,  gentleman,  v.  William  HAMOND,  son  and  executor  of  Elizabeth,  executrix 
and  late  the  wife  of  Giles  Hamond,  carpenter. 

Rent  and  repairs  of  a messuage  in  St.  John’s  Street,  late  of  the  Hospitallers.  Middlesex. 

42-43  William  CORYNGTON  of  Croydon,  co.  Surrey,  and  Jane  his  wife  v.  John  SPENCER  of 
Castle  Ashby,  co.  Northants,  esquire,  and  Audrey  his  wife. 

Share  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Limehouse,  late  of  Dame  Katherine  Jones,  deceased,  aunt  of  the 
said  Jane  and  Audrey.  Middlesex. 

44  Jane,  late  the  wife  of  Sir  Richard  COTTON  of  Warblington,  co.  Hants,  and  Ralph  his  brother 
v.  Edward  ALMEYRE  of  Pencyokyn  near  Holt  (i.e.  Pant-yr-Ochain  in  Gresford?),  esquire. 

Balance  of  account  as  steward  of  the  said  Sir  Richard’s  lordships  of  Bromheld,  Yale  and  Chirk. 

Denbigh. 

45  The  same,  executors  of  the  said  Sir  Richard,  v.  Richard  BOSTOCKE. 

Compromise  of  price  of  wood.  Chester. 

46  Jane,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  COTTON  of  Bedhampton,  co.  Hants,  knight,  v.  Robert 
FLETCHER,  gentleman. 

Manors  of  Great  and  Little  Sutton  and  Ince  and  rectory  of  Bromborough  of  the  grant  of  the  dean 
and  chapter  of  Chester.  Chester. 

47-48  The  same  v.  Anthony  COOPE,  gentleman. 

Houses  and  lands  in  the  manor  of  Bedhampton.  Hants. 

49  Peter  COURTENEY  of  North  Worton,  co.  Oxford,  grandson  and  heir  of  Edward  Courteney 
v.  Oswald  and  Christopher  CHAMBERS. 

Lease  by  the  prioress  and  convent  of  Nun-Monkton  of  the  rectory  of  Walton,  whereof  William 
Gascoyne,  knight,  had  obtained  a conveyance  by  imprisoning  Ralph,  father  of  complainant.  York. 

50  Henry  CULLIFORD  v.  Simon  DAVY  of  Kingston  in  Purbeck. 

Parsonage  of  Corfe  Castle  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Benett,  D.D.  Dorset. 


FILE  1417. 


1 Arthur  CAMME  v.  William  KYNGESCOTT,  gentleman. 

Loan  to  defendant  while  a prisoner  in  the  Fleet  for  contempt  of  this  court.  London. 


2 John  CAPRON,  husbandman,  v.  William  WELSHE,  husbandman,  his  uncle. 

Land  in  Loxton  of  the  demise  of  Giles  Bassett  of  LTley,  co.  Gloucester,  esquire.  Somerset. 

3 John  CARDEN  of  London,  aged  8 years,  by  Thomas  Lannyns,  his  stepfather  (‘  father-in- 
lawe  ’),  v.  Randolph  BRUERTON  and  Owen  CARDEN. 

Lands  ( described ) in  Coddington  and  Tilston,  entailed  on  Randolph  Carden,  deceased,  grandfather 
of  complainant.  Chester. 

4-5  William  CATCHELOWE  (Catyslowe)  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  of  Thomas  Fowle,  v. 
Thomas  RANDOLPH. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Ticehurst.  Sussex. 

6 Thomas  CHAFFYN,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  ABRAYE  and  John  HEYTON. 

Money  due  from  Charles,  late  lord  Stourton,  who  demised  to  defendants  the  site  and  demesnes 
of  the  manor  of  Mere. 


7 Allen  CHAPMAN  of  Fenstanton,  co.  Huntingdon,  yeoman,  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  John 
CHAPMAN  of  Thriplow,  yeoman,  his  father. 

Land  held  of  the  bishop  of  Ely’s  manor  of  Shelford  and  promised  to  complainants.  Cambridge. 

8 William  CHARLES  of  Gillingham  v.  Joan  wife  of  John  WHITE. 

Exchange  of  lands  in  Hoo  and  Maidstone.  Mutilated.  Kent. 

9 William  CHAUNDELER  of  South  Ockendon,  co.  Essex,  v.  Thomas  STILGO. 

Messuage  in  Castle  Street,  Deddington,  formerly  of  John  Chaundeler,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Oxford. 

10  Robert  CHETWYN,  gentleman,  and  Katherine  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of 
Thomas  Ponchvon,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  BROWNE,  esquire. 

Reviver  of  a suit  concerning  marsh  lands  in  Plumstead,  partly  bought  by  the  said  Ponchvon. 

Kent. 

11-14  Thomas  CLARKE,  yeoman,  v.  Edmund  HARMAN,  esquire. 

Manor  of  Fifield  beside  Bruern  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Cade,  late  master  of  the  hospital  of 
St.  John  the  Evangelist  [Burford].  Mutilated.  Oxford. 

15  John  CLARKESON  of  Kirkton,  co.  Notts,  gentleman,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  a daughter 

of  John  Rodney  (Radney),  esquire,  v.  John  [M0RDAUNT1,  lord  Mordaunt. 

Rents  of  lands  in  Sandford.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 


16-18  Nicholas  CLERKE  of  Chesterfield,  mercer,  v.  Elizabeth  PARKYNSON. 

Loan  to  William  Parkynson  of  Newbold,  butcher,  deceased,  husband  of  complainant.  Derby. 
19-21  William,  son  and  heir  of  William  CLERKE,  v.  John  BOSEGRAVE,  his  stepfather. 

Parsonage  of  Renhold  (Renhale)  of  the  demise  of  John  Gostwike,  knight.  Bedford. 

22-24  John  CLYFTON  and  Agas  his  wife  v.  Matthew  LAYNE  and  Alice  his  wife,  executrix  and 
late  the  wife  of  Richard  Crowke  alias  Blaunte,  grandson  of  John  Pawlmer. 

Messuage  in  Colber  Street  and  shop  in  the  High  Street,  Banbury,  formerly  of  Henry  Palmer. 

Oxford. 


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25-28  John  COCKYN  of  St.  Ives,  yeoman,  v.  Henry  JAMYS  and  James  NYCOLL. 

Messuage  in  Lelant,  late  of  Thomas  Cockyn,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Cornwall. 

29  John  COLBORNE,  parson  of  Kelsall,  v.  Margaret,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Tristram 
FEREBYE. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  rents  due  to  complainant's  parsonage.  Suffolk. 

30  John  COLE  v.  John  HOLCOMB. 

Action  for  price  of  a lease  of  a parsonage  which  complainant  should  have  bought  of  Roger  Garland 
but  believed  to  be  void.  Mutilated.  Devon. 

31-32  Robert  COMBER  of  Wartling,  yeoman,  executor  of  William  his  brother,  v.  Thomas 
PLAYNSTE  (Playnsted)  and  Ellen  his  wife. 

Deceased’s  share  of  profits  of  lands  in  Pevensey  marsh  under  the  will  ( described ) of  John  Comber, 
father  of  complainant  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Ellen.  Sussex. 

33  Humphrey  CONYSBIE,  servant  to  the  Chancellor,  v.  John  JAMES. 

Tithe  hay  of  Hanbury  and  repairs  of  the  parsonage,  let  to  complainant  in  succession  to  defendant. 

Worcester. 

34  Andrew  CORBETT,  knight,  v.  Humphrey  COLLES. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Red  Castle.  Mutilated.  Salop. 

35-36  John  COTERELL  v.  Roger,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  COTTERELL. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Kinder,  in  Glossop,  late  of  Ambrose  Cotrell,  father  of  complainant.  [Derby.] 
37-38  Hugh,  son  and  heir  of  the  said  John  COTTERELL,  v.  the  same. 

Reviver  of  the  above.  [Derby.] 

39  Alexander  COTON  of  Clement’s  Inn  v.  Anselm  GYES  of  Brockworth,  esquire,  and  Richard 
ABYNTON  of  Dowdeswell,  gentleman. 

Annuity.  Mutilated.  Gloucester. 

40-42  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  COUGHEN,  yeoman,  and  administratrix  of  his  goods,  v. 
William  COUGHEN  his  brother  and  Henry  their  father. 

Joint  tenancy  of  land  in  Little  Chester  of  the  grant  of  Dennis  Beresford  and  Thomas  Newton. 

Derby. 

43-45  J°hn  CROKER  v.  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Humphry  TALBOTT. 

Lease  and  keepership  of  Blockley  park,  and  warren  in  Blockley,  and  tithes  of  corn  and  hay  in 
Northwyke.  Worcester. 

46-47  John  CROSSE,  son  and  heir  of  Agnes  Mose,  v.  Thomas  WATSON  and  Joan  his  wife. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Hockwold  and  Wilton,  partly  held  of  the  manors  of  Scales  and  Peverynges 
(i.e.  Poynings?).  Norfolk. 

48  William  CROWSYER  v.  Rogert  TREGONYN. 

Detention  of  loans,  wages  and  share  of  goods  of  Thomas  Crowsyer,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant and  of  defendant’s  wife.  Cornwall. 

49-51  William  CURDE,  husbandman,  v.  Simon  CLARKE 

Tenement  in  Cottenham  of  the  demise  of  John  Rogers,  chantry  priest  in  the  parish  church  of 
Cottenham,  confirmed  by  many  others.  C.ambridge. 

52  Ralph  CURSON  v.  Richard  DUNE,  both  husbandmen. 

Exclusion  from  a parlour  and  lands  reserved  on  an  under-lease  of  a tenement  in  Sir  George 
Gryffithe’s  manor  of  Alrewas  and  waste  of  trees.  See  File  1421,  No.  7 r.  Stafford. 


FILE  1418. 

1-2  Roger  CAIPSTOKE  of  Castor  (Kyster),  gentleman,  v.  William  LEVERATT  of  Newark. 
Loans,  price  of  goods  [described)  and  of  timber  from  Halton  woods,  and  fee  for  pasturing  cattle. 

Northampton,  Notts. 

Henry  CANTRELL,  gentleman,  v.  Peter  STANKLYFF,  parson  of  Burnham  Thorpe. 
Ejection  from  the  parsonage  on  succession  thereto,  whereas  complainant’s  lease  is  valid  for  a year 
longer.  Norfolk. 

4-6  Alexander  CARVANELL  and  Mary  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Martin  Pendrie, 
v.  John  KYLLIGREW  and  others. 

Book  of  accounts  of  the  said  Pendrie  which  the  said  Kylligrew  claims  in  two  answers  as  proving 
his  title  to  a tin-work.  Cornwall. 

7-9  John  CAYBORNE  v.  John  SKYPWITH  of  Burgh-in-the-Marsh,  gentleman. 

Land  in  Saltfleetly  pledged  to  defendant  for  a debt.  Lincoln. 

10-13  Francis  CHALONER,  esquire,  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Charles  JACKSON,  esquire  (gentleman). 
Manor  of  Snydale  with  appurtenances  (including  a windmill)  there  and  in  Loscoe,  Normanton, 
Aiton,  Featherstone,  Preston,  Sharleston,  Warmfield  and  elsewhere  of  the  entail  of  Thomas 
Chaloner,  knight.  York. 

14-17  John  CHICHESTER,  esquire,  v.  John  ANDROWE  and  others,  feoffees  to  the  use  of  the 
town  of  Torrington. 

Burgage  with  a ‘ standing  or  shoppe  ’ adjoining  in  Great  Torrington. 


18-19  Roger  CHOLMELEY  of  London,  knight,  v.  Nicholas  ALYN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Holme  Hall  in  Quy-cum-Stow. 

20  • William  CHORLETON,  priest,  v.  Elizabeth  HURLETON. 

Part  price  of  a gelding  sold  to  Thomas  Hurleton,  deceased,  husband  of  defendant. 


Devon. 


Cambridge. 


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21  Jane  CLEBURNE  v.  Richard  CLEBURNE  of  Cliburn,  esquire. 

Ejection  from  a tenement  in  Sleagill  contrary  to  complainant’s  tenant-right.  Westmorland. 

22  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  John  CLEBURY,  v.  Peter  RUMNEY  of  Gloucester. 

Occupation  of  complainant’s  lands  and  goods  by  colour  of  a plea  of  matrimony  in  the  court  of 
the  bishop  of  Hereford.  Diocese  of  Hereford. 

23-26  John  CLEMENT,  doctor  of  physic,  v.  John  YORKE,  knight,  late  sheriff  of  London. 

Greek  and  Latin  books  in  print  and  manuscript  and  other  goods  (list  given)  seized  in  the  house 
of  complainant  in  Bucklersbury  on  his  departure  beyond  seas  in  the  late  reign  for. conscience’  sake. 

London. 

27-28  Thomas  CLEMENT  [?  student  at  the]  University  of  Padua,  v.  John  GWYN,  clerk. 

Prebend  of  Llanwenog  in  the  church  of  Llanddewi-Brefi.  Mutilated.  [Cardigan.] 

29-30.  Stephen  CLEYBROKE  v.  Edmund  [BONNER],  bishop  of  London. 

Forfeiture  of  a tenement  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Fulham  for  breach  of  an  order  to  pull  down  a 
house  from  which  he  was  excused  by  defendant  in  person.  Middlesex. 

31-33  William  CLOPTON,  esquire,  v.  Leonard,  grandson  of  Gerard  DAMMETT,  esquire,  and  of 
Mary  his  wife. 

Bonds  for  the  marriage  settlement  of  complainant’s  daughter,  who  died  without  issue.  (The 
settlement  included  messuages,  lands  and  rents  in  Burton  Dasset,  North  End,  Knightcote,  Radway, 
St.  Mary  Cray,  Orpington,  Chislehurst  and  Paul’s  Cray.)  Warwick,  Kent. 

34-35  Thomas  CODRYNGTON,  esquire,  v.  George  LUDLOWE,  esquire. 

Lease  in  reversion  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Fyfeld,  with  appurtenances  in  Wylton,  Gerrestone, 
Bradner,  and  Trowe,  which  is  parcel  of  the  manor  of  Norton  Bavent,  made  by  Elizabeth  Cresner, 
formerly  prioress  of  Dartford,  and  her  convent.  Wilts,  Dorset. 

36-38  Thomas  COKE,  yeoman,  v.  Henry  CLERK  and  Emma  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Stowe. 
Messuages  and  land  in  Aldham  acquired  of  Richard  Stowe,  grandson  of  the  said  John.  Essex. 

39-41  Elizabeth,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Henry  CpLLYER,  v.  John  STOCKER,  overseer 
of  his  will,  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Money  of  the  said  John.  Dorset. 

42-43  John  COLLYNS  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  John  RICHEMAN. 

Loan  by  John  Hudd,  deceased,  whose  executrix  the  said  Agnes  is.  Somerset. 

44-45  Margaret  CON  YE  v.  Richard  WATERTON  and  Henry  YONGE. 

Goods  of  Augustine  Waterton  of  Messingham,  gentleman,  sometime  husband  of  complainant. 

Lincoln. 

46-47  John  son  and  heir  of  John  COOMES  of  Old  Stretford,  co.  Warwick,  v.  William  BLAND, 
an  executor  of  Richard  Comes,  uncle  of  complainant. 

Detention  of  a lease  made  by  Robert  Pennell  of  Worcester,  smith,  of  a messuage  in  Worcester. 

Worcester. 

48-49  Thomas,  Lawrence  and  Margery  CORBOWLD  v.  John  WITHE  of  Stratford  and  William 
BOSSET  of  Little  Glemham. 

Legacy  of  William  Corbowld  of  Fornham,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  See  File  973, 
A ro.  48.  Suffolk. 

50-51  Anne  CORDE(E)  of  Polstead  v.  Thomas  BENDISHE,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  John 
Bendishe. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Hadleigh,  late  of  Nicholas  Bendisshe,  gentleman,  deceased,  former  husband 
of  complainant.  Suffolk. 

52  William  COTTESFORDE  v.  Hugh  WESTON,  late  master  of  Lincoln  College,  Oxford. 

Invalid  lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Twyford.  Ne  exeas  regnum.  Buckingham. 

53  Richard  COVERT  v.  Hugh  ALEE  and  Humphrey  DICKENS. 

Monastery  of  Prees  and  lands  there  pledged  to  defendants.  Salop. 

54-59  Jane,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William  CRANO,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor  of  London, 
v.  John  GRESSHAM,  knight. 

Arrears  of  annuity  released  by  complainant  in  ignorance.  London. 

60-61  John  CRESWELLER  and  Maude  his  wife  v.  Joan  NEVY  alias  Shynner,  executrix  of  Thomas 
Nevey  of  Chichester,  barber. 

Close  of  pasture  in  St.  Bartholomew’s  without  the  west  gate  of  Chichester.  Sussex. 

62  John  CRUSE  (Cruyse)  of  Liskeard,  grandson  of  John  Bealbury  of  the  same,  v.  James 
BRENDON. 

Release  to Lower  of  a suit  for  a debt  due  to  the  said  Bealbury,  whose  executors  both  parties 

are.  See  Files  951,  No.  14;  1196,  No.  14.  Cornwall. 


FILE  1419. 

1-2  John  CALDEWALL  and  others  v.  Fulke  GREVYLL,  knight,  and  Edward  CHOLMELEY 
and  Edward  MORE,  his  servants. 

Parcel  or  ‘hagge’  of  wood  sold  by  the  said  Sir  Fulke  at  Littywood  in  Bradley  (Cuttlestone  hundred). 

Stafford. 

3 Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  CALTON,  v.  John  CROFTE  and  others. 

Manor  of- Dulwich  of  the  entail  of  Thomas  Pope,  knight.  Surrey. 

4 William  CARANT,  knight,  son  and  heir  of  William  Carant,  knight,  v.  Martin  ROCHE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Wilkinthroop  in  Harrington.  Mutilated.  See 
File  1176,  No.  5.  Somerset. 


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153 


5 John  CARLOWE,  yeoman,  v.  Francis  NOONE,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Gosbeck,  Ash-Bocking  and  Helmingham. 

Suffolk. 

6 James  CASTELL,  gentleman,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  Andrew  REDE  and  John  his  son  and 
heir  apparent  v.  Roger  PYERS  (Pyres,  Peyos). 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Froyle  and  Farnham,  late  of  Henry  Quynby, 
deceased,  father  of  the  said  Elizabeth  and  of  Alice  mother  of  the  said  John.  Hants,  Surrey.' 

7 Arthur  CHAMBER  of  the  Middle  Temple  v.  William  and  Meredith  GRYFFITH. 

Tenement  in  Lloyntidnon.  Salop. 

S-13  Robert  CHATERTON  of  the  Middle  Temple,  gentleman,  and  William  his  brother,  student 
of  Christ  Church,  Oxford,  v.  Richard  KELSO,  Geoffrey  COO,  Reynold  HIGrENSoN, 
Hamlet  REDD  (Reade),  Alice  ASHELEY  and  Henry  MORYS  (More). 

Rents  of  messuages  and  lands  in  Altrincham  and  Ashley,  late  of  Edmund  Chaterton  of  Nuthurst, 
co.  Lancaster,  deceased,  which  defendants  claim  to  hold  of  Hamlet  Stockeley.  Chester! 

14  Rowland  CHEEP,  master  and  keeper  of  the  hospital  of  St.  John  the  Baptist  without 
Bridgnorth,  v.  Sir  John  PARROT. 

Tenements  in  Bridgnorth  wrongfully  seized  as  chantrey  lands.  Damaged.  Salop. 

15  The  dean  and  chapter  of  [CHRIST  CHURCH,  Oxford]  v.  Alice,  executrix  and  late  the  wife 
of  Gilbert  NORRYCE. 

Parsonage  of  Tetburye,  formerly  of  the  abbot  and  convent  of  Ensham,  and  charged  with  a rent 
to  the  bishop  of  Worcester.  Mutilated.  [Gloucester.] 

16  John  [CHRISTOPHERSON],  bishop  of  Chichester,  v.  Robert  COWPER. 

Reviver  of  a suit  by  George  [Day],  late  bishop,  for  lands  in  Slinfold,  held  of  the  manor  of 
Drungewick.  Sussex. 

17-20  Isabel,  late  the  wife  of  William  CHYLDE,  v.  Norman  CHYLDE  her  son. 

Messuage,  cottage  and  land  in  Grimley,  formerly  of  John  Chylde,  father  of  the  said  William. 
D.  XIII,  1.  Worcester. 

Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  James  CHYNOWETH,  v.  Thomas  RETYN,  gentleman  and  George 
WATERTON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Constantine  obtained  by  defendant  from  Richard  Chapell,  since  deceased, 
in  exchange  for  lands  now  said  to  be  entailed.  Cornwall'. 

Robert  CLAREINGBOLL  of  Nether  Hardres,  co.  Kent,  Joan  his  wife  and  Thomas  MOTTE 
v.  Humphrey  WELLYS  of  Horecross,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  the  borough  and  tenement  of  Tutbury,  late  of  Stephen  Barry,  deceased, 
father  of  the  said  Joan,  and  of  Marion,  mother  of  the  said  Thomas.  Stafford'. 


21 


22 


23 

Do. 

24-27 

Do. 

28-35 


The  same  v.  Thomas  BETTE. 


The  same  v.  the  said  WELLYS  and  BETTE. 


Stafford. 


Stafford. 


Matthew  CLATON,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas,  Edmund  (Edward)  and  Richard,  sons  and 
executors  of  William  ANDERSON  of  Flexborough,  gentleman,  his  guardian. 

Account  of  goods  and  leaseholds  of  Richard  Claton,  deceased,  father  01  complainant,  including  the 
farm  of  Thorhelme  (i.e.  Thornholme  in  Appleby  ?)  and  Raynthorpe  and  the  parsonage  of  Appleby. 
Schedule  of  lands  and  rents.  Lincoln. 

36  Jane  CLEBOURNE  of  Sleagill  v.  Thomas  HUTTON. 

Seduction  under  promise  of  marriage.  Westmorland. 

37  The  same  v.  George  and  John  BURD. 

Slander  that  the  said  John  had  had  his  pleasure  of  complainant.  Westmorland 

38-41  Agnes  CLYFFE  and  Christopher  WOTTON  v.  Thomas  SWANCOTE  (Sawncote). 

Moiety  of  lands  in  Ecclesall,  formerly  of  Elizabeth  daughter  of  Stephen  Brodhurst,  ancestress  of 
complainants.  Pedigree  given.  Stafford 

42-44  Henry  COBBE  v.  John  MILLETT  and  others. 

Messuage  on  the  east  side  of  Northbrook  Street,  Newbury,  pledged  for  a debt 
therefrom. 


since  recovered 
Berks. 


45-48  Elizabeth  COCKAYN  and  Florence  his  daughter  v.  Vincent  LOWE. 

Goods  of  Thomas  Cockayn,  deceased,  late  husband  of  the  said  Elizabeth,  whose  executors  all  parties 
are-  Derby. 

49  Robert  COKER  of  Mappowder,  esquire,  v.  [Richard  PERHAM  and  others,  feoffees  to  usesh 
Legacies  of  Thomas  Coker,  father  of  complainant,  payable  out  of  the  manor  of  Frome  Whitfield 
Mutilated.  Dorset 

50-52  Thomas  COLLYN  of  Linkinhorne,  husbandman,  and  others,  tenants  of  the  King’s  and 
Queen’s  manor  of  Rillaton,  v.  Richard  HARRY  and  others. 

Destruction  of  boundaries  and  ‘ landstovez  ’ in  the  said  manor  whereof  defendants  were  accused 
by  inquisition  in  a former  suit.  Cornwall 

53-54  Thomas  COMBERFORD,  esquire,  grandson  and  heir  of  Thomas  Comberford,  v.  William 
BABYNGTON,  esquire,  and  Anthony  his  son  and  heir  apparent. 

Land  demised  in  exchange  for  other  land  in  Tymmore.  Stafford 


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55—57  Anthony,  son  and  executor  of  Thomas  CONYE,  v.  Hamond  SUTTON  of  Washingborough, 
esquire. 

Action  on  a bond  for  conveyance  of  lands  in  Kirton  or  elsewhere  on  the  marriage  of  the  said  Thomas 
with  Margaret  Waterton,  daughter  of  defendant,  the  execution  of  which  was  delayed  by  defendant 
till  after  the  said  Thomas’s  death.  Lincoln. 

58  Henry  COOKE  v.  Geoffrey,  son  of  Richard  BURGA(Y)N. 

Detention  of  a lease  made  by  John  Ratclyff,  knight,  of  a tenement  in  Abbotsham.  Devon. 

59-63  Silvester  COOPER,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  BULLOCK,  esquire,  and  Richard  BULLOCK. 
Woods  in  the  manor  of  Wokefield  of  which  complainant  has  a Crown  lease  and  defendants  an  earlier 
lease  of  the  site  and  demesne.  Berks. 

64  Thomas  COOPER  v.  John  DODGE  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Charing  (Charnynge),  late  of  Robert  Cooper,  deceased,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Damaged.  Kent. 

65-67  John  CORSE  of  London,  poulterer,  v.  Walter  PAYNE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Litlington,  late  of  Edward  Corsej  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Cambridge. 

68-71  Walter  COSBY  of  Great  Totnes,  executor  of  William  Cosby,  v.  Wilmot,  executrix,  and  late 
the  wife  of  Thomas  HORWELL. 

Debt  wrongly  released  by  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  William  and  co-executrix  with  com- 
plainant. Devon. 

72  John  COLPAS,  an  infant,  v.  Isabel  KNYGHT  and  Richard  her  son 

(Duplicate  of  File  1415,  No.  23.)  Hants. 

73  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  COTTON,  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  Edward  SNELSTON, 
yeoman,  and  Elizabeth  FALLOWE,  his  mother. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Astle  (in  Withington)  and  Turnock  and  Siddington  (both  in  Prestbury) 
pledged  to  the  said  Edward.  Chester. 

74  William  COX  1.  Richard  PATRICK. 

Keepership  of  the  castle  and  honour  of  Huntingdon  called  Baynard’s  or  Bayllol’s  honour  and 
Crown  rents  in  Huntingdon,  Brampton,  Great  Stewkley,  Abbotsley  and  Great  and  Little  Paxton. 

Huntingdon. 

75-76  Thomas  COXE  v.  Robert  BREMNER  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Messuage,  cottages  and  land  in  Over  Walton  (in  Eccleshall)  and  Chipnall  and  Sowdley  (both  in 
Cheswardine).  Stafford,  Salop. 

77-79  Richard  CRISTOFER  and  Joan  his  wife,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Ackelande 
of  Exeter,  v.  Thomas  TURBOT  of  Barnstaple,  innholder. 

Money  entrusted  to  defendant  for  payment  to  a daughter  of  the  said  John  at  her  majority,  which 
she  failed  to  reach.  Devon. 

80-82  Ralph  CRYCHE,  executor  of  Henry  CRYCHE,  v.  Anthony  GRENE  and  Henry  NEWTON. 

Crown  lease  of  a barn  and  tithes  of  corn  in  Lullington  and  Coton.  Derby. 

83  William  CULVERWELL  of  Stogumber  v.  John  WYNDHAM  of  Orchard. 

Lease  of  the  rectory  of  Brompton  (Brympton)  Ralph.  Mutilated.  See  File  1411,  No.  96. 

Somerset. 


FILE  1420. 

1 Nicholas  Wootton,  J.LI.D.,  dean  of  CANTERBLTRY,  and  his  chapter,  v.  John  UGDEN, 
alderman  of  Canterbury. 

Account  of  complainant’s  rents  in  Canterbury.  Kent. 

2 John  [CAPON  alias  Salowe],  bishop  of  Salisbury,  v.  John  LEWSON. 

Lease  of  the  manor  of  Sherborne.  Rejoinder  only.  [Dorset.] 

3-5  George  CARTER  of  Crundale  v.  Robert  EDOLF  of  Brenzett. 

Fresh  marsh  in  Ivychurch,  late  of  Andrew  Shave  of  Crundale.  Kent. 

6 Edward  CHAMBER  of  Royston,  gentleman,  son  of  William  Chamber,  v.  John  HOPPER, 

master  of  the  hospital  of  St.  John  and  St.  James  in  Royston,  and  Thomas  WEBSTER. 
Tenements  in  Bassingbourne,  Melbourn  and  Therfield  of  the  demise  of  John  Collynson,  clerk,  late 
master  of  the  said  Hospital,  and  his  brethren.  Cambridge,  Herts. 

7-9  Giles  CHAUNDELER  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Joan  GARDENER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hartest,  late  of  William  Freman,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Alice. 

Suffolk. 

10-13  Agnes  CHEKE  v.  William  PEPULL  (Popull)  and  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  John  GARD. 
Goods  ( described ) of  the  bequest  of  Joan  Gard,  former  wife  of  the  said  John.  

14  Thomas  CHEKE  v.  George  and  John  SERLE,  executors  of  Nicholas  Serle. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  partly  respited.  [Dorset?] 

15-18  Rowland  Swynborne,  master  of  CLARE  HALL,  Cambridge,  and  the  fellows  of  the  same, 
v.  Henry  MALLETT,  clerk. 

Debts  of  defendant  for  1 determants  ’ of  his  commons,  as  receiver  to  the  said  hall,  etc.,  divers  of  the 
records  of  the  hall  being  destroyed.  Mutilated.  Cambridge. 

19-20  Thomas  CLERKE  v.  Agnes  late  the  wife  of  Laurence  STEPHYN. 

Household  goods  of  William  Clarke,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant.  Bill  wanting.  


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155 


21-23  Peter  CLEYTON  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  William  CLEYTON,  and  Anne  Heywood. 
Under-lease  of  pasture  in  Ecclesall  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Roope.  Stafford. 

24  Henry  CLYFFORDE,  esquire,  v.  William  OSBORNE  of  Wotton. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  rectory  of  Wheatenhurst  (Whytmystre).  Gloucester. 

25  Christopher  COCKES  and  Katherine  his  wife  v.  Thomas  HILL. 

Seizure  of  goods  on  a false  indictment  of  forcible  entry  on  tenements  in  Erpingham  and  Ingworth 
surrendered  to  complainants.  Norfolk. 

26-27  Lewis  CODOGAN  of  Glastonbury,  co.  Somerset,  v.  Richard  AP  JOHN  alias  Cosor,  shoe- 
maker, William  AP  JOHN  his  son,  and  William  ADAM. 

Burgages  and  land  in  Caerleon,  late  of  Morgan  ap  William  Barbar  and  Katharine  his  wife,  grand- 
parents of  complainant.  Monmouth. 

28-30  Henry,  son  and  heir  of  John  COKK,  esquire,  v.  Henry  BODENHAM,  esquire. 

Delay  till  after  the  death  of  the  said  John  of  conveyance  of  a share  of  lands  and  houses  in  Anstey, 
Ebbesborne  Wake,  Gerardeston,  Steventon,  Sutton  Courtney,  Hergrave  (in  Sutton  Courtney), 
Shipton,  Milton  and  elsewhere  ( tenants  named).  Mutilated.  Essex,  Herts,  Wilts,  Berks. 

31-33  Francis  COLBARNE  of  Clement’s  Inn  v.  Richard  SCOLOWE. 

Vicarage  of  Norton  by  Evesham,  of  which  defendant  was  deprived  for  marriage,  of  the  demise  of 
Thomas  Court,  now  vicar.  Worcester. 

34-37  John  COMBES  v.  Adam  WYNTROPP. 

Detention  of  bonds  for  debts  ( described  in  answer)  already  paid.  

38  John  CONNOCKE  of  Liskeard  v.  Otes  TRELOWDRO. 

Price  of  calf-skins.  Cornwall. 

39-41  Robert  COOKE,  husbandman,  v.  Roger  WARREN,  gentleman. 

Meadow  in  Feering,  leased  to  complainant  by  word  of  mouth.  Essex. 

42-43  Richard  COPWOOD  of  Totteridge,  gentleman,  v.  William  COPWOOD  of  the  same,  esquire, 
his  brother. 

Bond  given  on  defendant’s  behalf  to  Nicholas  Chune,  citizen  and  haberdasher  of  London.  Herts. 

44-48  William  COURTHOPE  of  Cranbrook,  clothier,  v.  Thomas  URMESTON. 

Bond  given  on  behalf  of  Thomas  Wigg,  citizen  and  clothworker  of  London,  who  has  removed  the 
seal.  See  D.  XIII,  3.  Kent,  London. 

49-51  Richard  COVERTE  v.  Humphrey  DICKINS  and  Hugh  (A(LEE. 

Site  and  lands  of  the  monastery  of  Preen,  pledged  for  a loan.  Salop. 

52  John  COWLINGE  v.  Richard  LANYEN  and  Robert  TRENCREKE. 

Money  and  13,000  pounds  of  white  tin  delivered  to  the  said  Trencreke  in  satisfaction  of  a mortgage 
to  the  said  Lanyen  of  the  manor  of  Treveglus  and  other  lands,  rents  and  services  in  St.  Merryn. 

Cornwall. 

53-56  Thomas  COWPER  of  Thurgarton,  co.  Notts,  esquire,  v.  OWEN  ap  Dan  and  HOWELL 
and  JOHN  ap  Evan. 

Crown  lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Llanvor.  Montgomery  ( vectius  Merioneth  ?) 

57-58  William  CREDE  v.  Nicholas  NOWELL. 

Frivolous  suit  for  lands  in  Gillingham  in  the  court  of  the  manor,  where  it  is  not  the  custom  to 
allow  costs  on  judgment  for  defendants.  Dorset. 

59  [Thomas]  CURTEYS,  alderman  of  London,  v.  [Thomas]  EYNUS  . . . STOKER  and 

others. 

Lands  of  the  hospital  [of  St.  John  the  Baptist,  Huntingdon]  in  Sto[wkey],  Folksworth,  Stilton  and 
Yaxley.  Damaged.  See  D.  IX,  36.  Huntingdon  [Northampton]. 


FILE  1421. 

1 Thomas  DABRICHECOURT,  gentleman,  Alice  his  wife,  Richard  MYDDLELMORE, 

gentleman,  and  Anne  his  wife,  v.  Thomas  and  Humphrey  GRESWOLD,  gentleman. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Solihull.  Warwick. 

2-3  Thomas  DAN  WOOD  alias  Bene  of  Brentwood,  smith,  v.  William  his  brother. 

Land  and  messuages  in  Shenfield  and  Brentwood  of  the  bequest  of  William  Danwood  alias  Bene, 
father  of  both  parties.  Essex. 

4 Arthur  DARCYE,  knight,  v.  Richard  SKIPWYTHE  and  others. 

Distress  of  complainant’s  tenants  in  Brimley  (in  Hartwith)  for  taxes  of  Sawley,  they  being  con- 
tributable  with  the  seignary  of  Bishopside.  York. 

5 John  DAVEIS,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  GREY,  esquire. 

Trees  growing  on  lands  held  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Barwell  which  the  tenants  claim  to  belong  to 
them  by  custom.  Leicester. 

6-7  William  and  Joan  DAVELLES  v.  Robert  BOURDEN. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  lands  in  Highampton  made  jointly  to  complainants  and  Lewis  Davelles, 
esquire,  by  William  Bowden  of  Black  Torrington.  “ Devon. 

8-9  John  DAVY  of  Stockland,  merchant,  v.  William  WILLES  of  Taunton,  husbandman. 

Debts  paid  on  behalf  of  William  Westron  of  Dulverton,  merchant,  deceased,  whose  widow  and 
executrix  defendant  married.  Dorset,  Somerset. 

10  Thomas  DAVYE  v.  Thomas  COTES. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Clavworth,  late  of  Robert  Davye,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant,  Berks 


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11-14  Edward  DAVYS,  vicar  of  Faringdon,  v.  John  DREWYT. 

Vicarage  of  Faringdon,  claimed  under  a lease  from  John  Stele,  late  vicar,  deprived  for  marriage. 

Berks. 

15  John  DAVYS  v.  . . . and  WILLIAM  ap  Res  ap  William. 

Land  in  Llangwyfan,  late  of  Rice  ap  David,  brother  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  Denbigh. 

16  Richard  DAVYS,  yeoman  of  [the  Guard?],  v.  Thomas  BEDDOWE  and  Owen  DAVID. 

Unthreshed  corn  at  Powsicke.  Mutilated.  

17-19  Roger  DAWSON  of  London,  dyer,  v.  William  BODIE  of  London,  merchant  tailor,  and  Allen 
BARKER  his  tenant. 

Tenement  called  the  Rainbow  behind  the  church  of  St.  Mary  Aldermary,  pledged  to  defendant  for 
price  of  Spanish  skins  which  turned  out  not  to  be  genuine.  Injunction.  London. 

20  The  same  v.  [the  mayor  of  LONDON  and]  the  said  BODIE. 

Action  in  the  mayor’s  court  pending  the  preceding.  [ Certiorari  and ] subpoena.  Mutilated. 

London. 

21-24  John  DEAN,  clerk,  v.  Gilbert  GRENE,  clerk,  late  monk  of  Combermere. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  the  pension  awarded  to  defendant  on  the  dissolution  of  his  monastery. 

Chester. 

25-26  John  DETHYKE,  esquire,  v.  John  WYNGFELD  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of 
Christopher  Dethyke. 

Land  and  right  of  way  in  Mydle[ton]  promised  by  the  said  Christopher  in  return  for  building  a 
windmill.  Mutilated.  (The  said  Christopher  also  disposed  by  will  of  lands  in  North  Runcton, 
Setchy,  East  and  West  Winch,  Hardwick  in  North  Runcton,  and  South  Lynn.)  Norfolk'. 

27  James  DEYE  v.  Richard  HAWTYNG. 

Price  of  land  in  Holt  and  Catherington  ( rectius  Sharrington  ?)  sold  to  defendant  for  a debt,  and 
deeds  lent  to  be  copied.  Norfolk. 

28-32  Ellen  and  Agnes,  daughters  and  heirs  of  Richard  DICKONS,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  HUNT, 
gentleman. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Stamford,  Peterborough,  and  Yarwell.  Pedigrees  given. 

Lincoln,  Northampton. 

33-36  John  DIOT  v.  ‘ Dame  Ladye  ’ Katherine  GEREYSLEY. 

Loan  of  60  old  angels  in  pledge  for  30/.  of  white  money.  

37-39  Christopher  DISMERS  of  Fifield,  co.  Wilts,  gentleman,  v.  John  PLATER,  great-nephew  and 
heir  of  John  Plater. 

Detention  of  a deed  of  feoffment  of  land  in  Penn  made  by  William  Plater  of  Newington,  co.  Surrey, 
grandson  of  the  said  John  the  elder.  Buckingham. 

40-46  William,  son  and  heir  of  John  DOLBEAR,  v.  Thomas  and  Margery  MATHEWE. 

Right  of  way  to  a messuage  and  land  at  Summerhill  in  Ashburton.  Devon. 

47  Jane  DORMER  of  Wing,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  DORMER,  knight,  v.  Katherine,  late  the 
wife  of  Richard  DORMER,  knight,  and  John  his  son. 

Chains  delivered  to  the  said  Sir  Richard,  whose  executors  defendants  are,  to  raise  money  for  com- 
plainant’s husband  in  the  Queen’s  service.  Buckingham. 

48  The  same  v.  Robert  PEARSON,  clerk,  and  Edward  SLOWE. 

Debt  of  John  Stodard,  deceased,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  [Buckingham.] 

49-52  George  DOWNES  v.  Edward  MOUNTAGU,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  Edward  Mountagu, 
knight. 

Parsonage  of  Winwick,  of  the  demise  of  the  late  prior  and  canons  of  Huntingdon.  Mutilated. 
D.  XII,  32.  Huntingdon. 

53  Ralph  DOWNES  v.  Richard  SAUNDERSON  and  Thomas  HOWE. 

Ship  purchased  of  the  said  Saunderson.  Mutilated.  Gloucester. 

54-57  William  DRAKE  v.  John  PENTENEY  and  others. 

Marsh  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Hardley.  Mutilated.  D.  XII,  41.  Norfolk. 

58-60  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Mark  DRAYCOTT,  and  Richard  their  son  v.  Henry  [DRAYCOTT, 
eldest  son  of  the  said  Mark],  and  Edward  BOWNE. 

Lands  in  Loscoe  and  elsewhere  held  of  the  manors  of  Horestone  and  Dufheld.  Faded.  Derby. 

61  The  same  v.  the  said  Henry. 

Frivolous  suits  for  customary  lands  in  Horsley  held  of  the  manor  of  Horestone,  after  disclosure 
of  title  in  this  court.  See  File  1115,  No.  73;  Star  Chamber  Proceedings,  Philip  and  Mary,  IV,  44. 

Derby. 

62  Henry  son  and  heir  of  Mark  DRAYCOTT  of  Loscoe  v.  Edward  TOFTE. 

Lands  in  Horston  and  Horsley,  partly  acquired  of  George  Leversege.  Mutilated.  Derby. 

63-67  Richard  DREWRY  of  Lullingstone,  co.  Kent,  clerk,  v.  John  DEYKEN,  William  COWPER 
and  others. 

Land  in  Wenn,  late  of  Margaret  Couper,  deceased,  daughter  of  the  said  William,  whose  executor 
complainant  is.  Mutilated.  Salop. 

68  Robert  DUCKETT  of  London,  grocer,  v.  William  INGRAM,  constable  of  Market  Bosworth, 
and  others. 

Goods  of  John  Elmer,  parson  of  Market  Bosworth,  seized  for  dilapidations,  complainant  having  the 
next  presentation  to  the  parsonage.  Leicester. 

69  Henry  DUDLEY,  esquire,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Lord  Audley  of 
Walden,  v.  Thomas  CASTELL  of  London,  esquire. 

Land  near  the  bridge  of  Ware,  late  of  the  priory  of  Christ  Church,  London.  Herts. 


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70  John  DUN,  yeoman,  v.  Owen  ap  Llewelyn  ap  Owen  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  the  lordship  of  Averushtely.  Montgomery. 

71-72  Richard  DUN,  husbandman,  v.  Ralph  CURSON,  yeoman. 

Common  appendant  to  land  of  the  demise  of  defendant  in  the  lordship  of  Alrewas.  See  File  1417, 
No.  52.  Stafford. 

73-74  Richard  DUTTON  of  Clement’s  Inn  v.  John  HAWARDEN,  esquire,  and  Richard  HALL 
(Howell)  and  Edward  MILLENTON,  husbandmen. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Pentrobin  acquired  of  John  Hawarden  of  Wolston,  co.  Lancaster,  esquire, 
father  to  the  said  John.  Flint. 

75  Thomas  DYCKSON  of  Hemley  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Robert  BULL  of  Hadley,  clothier. 
Messuage  and  lands  in  Hollesley,  late  of  John  Ward,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Joan. 
D.  XV,  21.  Suffolk. 

FILE  1422. 

I- 4  William  DAGGES  of  London,  son  of  Oswald  Dagges  and  of  Margaret  his  wife,  v.  Ambrose 

NORTON,  Wolfram  SLE  alias  Sleford  and  others. 

Lands  in  Grantham  and  Heuerbv  or  Hayerby  ( i.e . Harrowby?),  formerly  of  Hugh  Massingberde. 
Faded.  Lincoln. 

5-6  Valentine  DALE,  LL.D.,  son  and  executor  of  John  Dale,  gentleman,  v.  George  SYDDEN- 
HAM,  esquire,  husband  of  Eleanor,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Edward  Wynter, 
gentleman. 

Site  of  the  monastery  of  Cleeve  and  pasture  there  demised  by  King  Henry  VIII  to  Anthony 
Bustard.  Somerset. 

7 Richard  DANBYE  v.  Christopher  BYCKERS. 

Crown  lease  of  lands  in  the  manor  of  Carthorpe  in  Burneston,  acquired  of  James  Cancellers, 
gentleman.  York. 

8 Leonard  DANNET,  gentleman,  and  Cristian  his  wife  v.  Robert  HOBBY,  citizen  and 
grocer  of  London,  and  Grace  his  wife. 

Annuity  of  the  bequest  of  Edward  Dean,  former  husband  of  the  said  Cristian  and  brother  of  the 
said  Grace.  London. 

9 John  DANYELL  of  Messing,  esquire,  v.  George  FOSTER,  esquire. 

Cutting  and  carrying  timber  from  land  in  Great  Birch.  Essex. 

10  Peter  DANYELL  of  Furnival’s  Inn  v.  Peter  LEYCESTRE,  esquire,  and  William  YANNES. 
Land  in  Over  Tabley,  late  of  Thomas  Danyell,  esquire,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Chester. 

II- 12  Thomas  DAVIS  of  Batheaston,  tailor,  v.  Harry  TAYLOUR. 

Rival  leases  of  a tenement  in  Batheaston  by  the  prior  of  Bath  and  John  Harrington,  esquire, 
successively  lords  of  the  manor  (sic)  of  Batheaston  and  St.  Katharine.  Somerset. 

13-14  Henry  DAVY  v.  John  MANING  of  Maulden  and  Robert  BETTE. 

Messuage  ( described ) in  Ampthill  of  the  entail  of  John  Davy.  Bedford. 

15-16  Thomas  DAWKENS  and  Katharine  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  Large,  v.  Hugh 
JO(Y)NES  alias  Sare. 

Burgages  in  Monmouth,  late  of  David  ap  Hoell  alias  Sare,  uncle  to  the  said  Katharine. 

Monmouth. 

17  John,  son  and  heir  and  executor  of  Ambrose  DAWNEY,  esquire,  v.  Jane  DAWNEY,  late 

the  wife  of  the  said  Ambrose,  and  Richard  her  son. 

Money  in  bags  and  bladders  and  elsewhere  and  a gold  chain  and  crucifix,  lata  of  the  said  Andrew. 

Wilts. 

18-21  James,  son  and  heir  of  James  DEANE,  of  Wirksworth,  v.  Thomas  JONES  and  others. 

Lead  mined  in  a ‘ meyre  ’ of  land  29  yards  square  in  Matlock.  Derby. 

22-24  Ellen,  late  the  wife  of  John  DENHAM,  citizen  and  mercer  of  London,  v.  John  BRIDGES, 
gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Beguildy,  late  of  John  Blaney,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant.  Radnor. 
25-28  John  DENHAM  and  Grace  his  wife  v.  Richard  BRENT,  John,  son  of  John  HAM  and  of 
Thomasen  his  wife,  and  Thomas  HAM. 

Manor  of  Maidstone  or  Mainstone,  alias  Paunesfoteshill,  in  Romsey,  formerly  of  William  Brent 
of  Cossington,  co.  Somerset,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Grace  and  Richard.  Hants. 

29-32  The  same  v.  Richard  BRENT  and  John  LEWYS,  clerk. 

Do.  Mutilated.  Hants. 

33  Maurice  DENNYS,  knight,  v.  Edward  TYBBOTT  of  Upton  Cheney  (in  Bittonl. 

Farmhouse  and  lands  ( described ) in  Siston  (Scieston).  Gloucester. 

34-38  John  DENTON  v.  Nicholas,  son  and  heir  and  an  executor  of  James  LEYBURNE,  knight. 
Annuity  payable  out  of  tithes  of  corn  in  Scales  Moor  (near  Kentmere)  of  the  demise  of  the  abbot 
and  convent  of  St.  Mary’s,  York.  Westmorland. 

39  William  DETHYKE  of  Newall,  esquire,  v.  John  HOPKYNS  and  others. 

Tithes  of  the  appropriated  rectory  of  Repton  D.  IX,  34.  Derby. 

40  William  DEYE  v.  William  HOWARD  and  Margery  his  wife. 

Land  in  Monks  Toft  and  Haddiscoe,  late  of  William  Welles,  alias  Sever,  grandfather  of  com- 
plainant. Damaged.  Norfolk. 

41-44  John  DONKIN  and  Constance  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Tom,  v.  John 
PAWLE,  yeoman. 

Seizure  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  St.  Ives  (St.  Tyes). 


Cornwall. 


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45-47  Henry,  son  and  heir  of  Mark  DRAYCOTT,  v.  John  ROW. 

Lease  of  lands  in  Normanton-on-Soar,  claimed  by  complainant  to  have  expired.  Notts. 

48-49  Jasper  DUNRIGE  of  London,  an  infant,  by  William  Boddie  and  Katherine  his  wife,  mother 
of  complainant,  v.  Edmund  DUNRIGE  of  Buckland,  grandson  and  heir  of  Richard  Dunrige 
of  Hatch,  and  Richard  DUNRIGE. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Tavistock,  Milton  and  Plymouth,  late  of  John  Dunrige  of  Hatch,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainant.  See  Files  497,  No.  20;  700,  No.  8;  977,  No.  72.  Devon.' 

50  William  DUSSYNG  v.  Robert  WEBSTER  and  Simon  NOCKALL. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Calthorpe  (Cawthropp)  and  Wickmere,  late  of  John  Dussyng,  deceased, 
father  of  complainant.  ’ Norfolk! 

51-52  Richard  DUTTON  of  Clement’s  Inn  v.  Randolph  BAMBELL  of  Chester,  alderman  and 
John  HOPER. 

Messuage  and  shops  in  Chester  of  the  demise  of  William  Clyff,  dean  of  Chester,  and  his  convent, 
claimed  under  a lease  of  the  late  abbot.  Chester! 

53  J°hn  DYER  v.  Edward  COLMAN  of  Little  Waldingfield,  clothier. 

Action  for  a debt  of  William  Cookes  of  London,  salter,  and  others,  partly  paid,  for  which  com- 
plainant had  refused  to  be  bound.  Essex,  London. 

54-55  Thomas  DYGNAM  and  Cecily  his  wife  v.  Richard  WARTON  of  London,  fishmonger. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Agmondesham  and  Beaconsfield,  pledged  to  defendant  by  John  Jerard,  who 
thereby  forfeited  them  to  complainants  under  the  will  of  John  his  father.  Herts,  Bucks. 

56-58  The  same  v.  the  same  . 

Do.,  the  said  Cecily  being  daughter  of  the  said  John  the  father,  and  tenant  in  remainder  after  the 
issue  of  his  son.  Herts,  Bucks. 


FILE  1423. 

1-2  George  DALBIE  of  Walkeringham,  co.  Notts,  v.  John  LYNNE  and  William  (H)ELSON. 
Messuages  and  lands  in  Muston,  Stenwith  (now  in  Woolsthorpe,  co.  Lincoln)  and  Bottesford,  late 
of  Stephen  Dalbie,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complaiant.  Leicester,  [Lincoln]. 

3 Thomas  DANYELL  v.  Alice  DANYELL. 

Manor  of  Daresbury,  late  of  John  Danyell,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Chester. 

4 Thomas  DANYELL  of  St.  John’s  Street,  co.  Middlesex,  and  others  v.  Richard  SMYTH  of 
Southfleet. 

Messuage,  barn  and  garden  in  Chart  Street,  Seal,  late  of  William  Wylkyn,  deceased,  grandfather 
of  complainants.  Kent. 

5 DAVID  ap  Hoell  of  London,  yeoman,  v.  JOHN  ap  Morys  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  [Llauvair]  Waterdine,  formerly  of  Matthew  ap  Jevan  Gethyn,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainant.  Salop. 

6 DAVID  ap  Morice,  household  servant  to  Lord  Williams  of  Thame,  v.  DAVID  (Res)  and 
THOMAS  ap  David. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Gwenthrew,  late  of  David  ap  Hoell  ap  Jevan,  deceased,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Montgomery. 

7 DAVID  ap  Pres  ap  Cona  v.  John  WADE  of  Coventry,  mercer,  and  Jane  his  wife. 

Money  entrusted  to  the  said  Jane  to  pay  a debt  to  Richard  Dutton  of  Chester. 

Warwick,  Chester. 

8 DAVID  app  Pryce  of  Hendon,  gentleman,  v.  WILLIAM  app  Pryce  ap  Howell  and  others. 

Bond  given  on  defendant’s  behalf  to  William  Parker  of  London,  draper.  Middlesex. 

9 DAVID  ap  Richard  v.  JEVAN  ap  Hoell  of  Llangirrig  and  others. 

Bond  given  to  Jenkyn  ap  Gutto  Gwallter  of  Cemmaes  for  price  of  goods  supplied  to  defendants. 

Montgomery. 

io-ii  DAVID  ap  Thomas  v.  RICHARD  ap  John  (Jones),  son  and  heir  of  John  ap  Jevan  ap  David. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Michaelchurch.  Radnor. 

12  Owen  DAVID  ap  William,  executor  of  David  ap  William,  <\  Roland  ap  David  ap  William, 

yeoman  of  the  Chamber. 

Messuages,  mills  and  lands  in  Porthhyrne,  Penheskyn,  Castellour,  Porthaythwy  and  Treglias  of 
the  demise  of  William  Gryffyth  and  William  his  son,  knight,  and  the  late  bishop,  dean  and  chapter 
of  Bangor.  Anglesey. 

13-14  John  DAVY  v.  William  FRANKE,  William  MAN  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Kingston-upon-Hull.  York. 

15  George  and  Edward  DAVYS  v.  Edward  MADDOK. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Bromfield  for  which  complainants  cannot  sue  in  the  county,  being  bound 
apprentices  in  London.  Denbigh. 

16  Robert  DAWBENEY,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor  of  London,  v.  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of 
John  MANERS,  knight. 

Debt  of  William  Coffyn  of  Haddon,  knight,  former  husband  of  the  said  Margaret. 

London,  Derby. 

17-20  Thomas  DAWSON  and  Helen  his  wife  v.  Thomas  (Richard)  TORSE  YE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Owston  (Oxston)  in  the  Isle  of  Axholme.  Lincoln. 

21-24  Francis  DAWTREY  of  Portsmouth,  co.  Hants,  knight,  v.  Robert  WYNGFELDE,  knight. 
Manors  of  Letheringham  (Leveryngham),  Easton,  Goddinges  (i.e.  Goodwin’s  Place  in  Hoo?)  and 
Charsfield,  and  lands  in  Letheringham  and  Framlingham  (Franyngham),  extended  for  an  annuity 
due  to  Philip  Dennys,  esquire.  Suffolk. 


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25  Richard  DEAN,  clerk,  v.  John  HESLERTON  of  Old  Malton. 

Goods  of  William  Dean  of  Old  Malton,  gentleman,  deceased,  whose  executor  complainant  is. 

York. 

26-27  William  DEANE  v.  Alen  PYLETON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ashprington  and  Totnes,  late  of  Richard  (corrected  from  John)  Baker, 
grandfather  of  complainant  Devon 

28  Elizabeth,  a daughter  of  Thomas  DELARYYER,  deceased,  v.  Edward  DYCHER  and 

Alice  his  wife. 

Detention  of  an  entail  of  the  manor  of  Brafferton.  York. 

29-30  Maurice  DENYS,  knight,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Roger  HUNT  and  William  WHEATLEY. 
Land  in  Darenth  (Durrant),  claimed  to  be  included  in  a sale  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Stone  (by 
Favershamf.  Kent. 

31  Thomas  DENYS,  parson  of  Fetcham  (Feteham),  v.  Alice  late  the  wife  of  John  RICKMAN 
and  John  WOOD  INGE. 

Parsonage  of  Fetcham  awarded  to  complainant  in  a suit  in  this  court  against  the  said  John 
Rickman.  Surrey. 

32  John'DENYSON  v.  William  HOLLYNGWOOD  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Detention  of deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Terrington.  Norfolk 

33  Clement  DERRILL  v.  Owen  BENYON  and  Nicholas  PAYE. 

Distress  on  land  held  of  the  Earl  of  Worcester’s  manor  of  Chilton,  under  pretext  of  forfeiture. 

Hants. 

34  Thomas  DEVENYSHE  of  West  Hampnett,  esquire,  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  Anthony  PELHAM 
of  Buxted,  esquire. 

Manor  of  Bucksteep  (in  Warbleton)  pledged  to  defendant.  Sussex. 

35  Robert  DICKINSON  v.  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  James  STAVELEY,  citizen  and  vintner  of 
London. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  two  messuages  called  the  Sun  in  Lombard  Street,  etc.,  of  the 
bequest  of  the  said  James  in  remainder  after  defendant’s  death.  London. 

36  Roland  DORANT,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  James  Dorant,  v.  James  FOLJAMBE, 
knight. 

Messuages,  cottage  and  land  in  Chesterfield,  Dunston,  Newbold  and  Dronfield.  Derby. 

37  Katherine,  late  the  wife  of  Michael  DORMER,  knight,  v.  John  GODDERD  and  Thomas 
MATHEWE. 

Manors  of  Wendlebury  and  March  Haddon  ( i.e . Haddon  in  Bampton  ?)  and  messuages  in  Brize 
Norton.  Oxford. 

38  James  DRAPER  of  London,  bowyer,  v.  John  BARWYCKE. 

Tenements  in  the  parish  of  St.  Albans  (Alberous)  with  a rent  reserved  to  the  churchwardens  [of 
that  church].  Mutilated.  London. 

39  John  DRAYTON,  parson  of  St.  Michael’s,  Wareham,  v.  Roger  BRAYNE. 

Profits  of  the  said  parsonage,  claimed  under  a lease  from  Simon  Berwike,  late  parson  and  formerly 
a monk,  deprived  for  marriage.  Dorset. 

40-42  Valentine  DUCKMANTON  of  Saynton,  co.  Lincoln,  v.  Thomas  FRANKYSSHE  and 

Ellen  LE(I)STON. 

Messuages,  cottages  and  lands  in  Tickhill,  Stancill,  Wadworth,  Bawtry  and  Rotherham,  late  of 
John  Leston,  deceased,  husband  of  the  said  Ellen  and  cousin  ot  complainant. 

York,  Notts,  Derby. 

43-45  Richard  Rusburgh  and  Henry  Clerke,  churchwardens  of  ST.  DUNSTAN’S  IN  THE 
WEST,  and  William  Peyhen  and  others,  the  parishioners  of  the  same,  v.  Richard  LYSTE, 
vicar  of  the  same,  and  Peter  NEWCE. 

Messuages  and  gardens  in  Shoe  Lane,  in  the  parish  of  St.  Bride’s,  conveyed  for  the  said  church. 
(Defendants  plead  sale  and  purchase  as  chantry  lands.)  London. 

46-48  Christopher  DYGHTON  and  Thomas  HAMMERTON,  feoffees  to  uses,  v.  Thomas 

HUBLETHORN,  cousin  and  heir  of  Agnes  Bywaters,  and  John  WA[R]DE,  his  tenant. 
Messuages,  cottages  and  land  in  Sutton-in-the-Marsh,  Trusthorpe,  Huttoft  and  Thornton  by 
Horncastle,  granted  by  William  Bywaters,  late  the  husband  of  the  said  Agnes,  for  the  maintenance 
of  a chaplain  in  the  church  of  Horncastle  and  for  other  religious  uses.  Lincoln. 

49-53  John  DYNGE  v.  John  GADDYSBl'RYE  (Gadbery),  gentleman. 

Crown  lease  of  lands  in  Southwell,  obtained  by  defendant  for  himself  after  a promise  to  obtain  it 
for  complainant.  Notts. 

54  John,  grandson  and  heir  of  Alice  (Allsvn)  DYNGLE  v.  William  DYNGLE  and  Chrystyan 
his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Trengale,  Gonemand  and  Pennant  (in 
St.  Endelhom).  , Cornwall. 

55  Richard  DYSNEY  v.  Dame  Bridget  MORYSON  and  Thomas  HUSSEY,  esquire. 

drees  in  the  High  Park  (of  Beauvale)  bought  of  William  Hussey,  knight,  deceased.  Notts. 


FILE  1424. 

1-2  William  DACKCOMBE,  gentleman,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  George  Percye, 
gentleman,  v.  [Thomas  CHAFYNP1. 

Parsonage  of  Mere  of  the  demise  of  Peter  Vannes,  dean  of  Salisbury.  Damaged.  See  File  1416, 
Vo.  11.  Wilts. 


i6o  EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS— FILE  1424. 

3 Christopher  DANBY,  knight,  v.  Elizabeth  late  the  wife  of  Robert  FRESTON  and  John 
his  son. 

Arrears  of  the  said  Robert  as  steward  of  the  manors  of  Newland  (in  Halstead)  and  Paul’s  Cray 
and  deeds.  Suffolk,  Kent. 

4 Roland  DANDE  of  Mansfield,  ironmonger,  v.  John  CAPRON  of  the  same. 

Loan  by  Oliver  Dande,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Notts. 

5 Nicholas  DANIELL,  clerk,  v.  John  DREWE  and  John  his  son. 

Seizure  of  goods  and  deeds  from  complainant’s  house  at  Holsworthy.  Devon. 

6 Thomas  DANYELL  of  Crediton(P),  clerk,  v.  John  CHAPELL. 

Seizure  of  household  goods,  including  ‘ an  iron  wyndowe  with  his  frame,’  a ‘ bawe  of  ewe  ’ (i.e.  a 
bow  of  yew),  and  locks  from  the  door.  Mutilated.  Devon. 

7-10  Thomas  DANYELL  v.  Thomas  MELTES  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  of  Thomas  Wormsley 
and  of  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Messuages,  cottage  .and  land  in  Quadring,  late  of  Agnes  Danyell,  deceased,  grandmother  of  com- 
plainant. Lincoln. 

11  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Ambrose  DAUNTESEY,  esquire,  and  formerly  of Lamborne, 

gentleman,  v.  Roger  MAWDELEY,  esquire. 

RefusaLto  complete  a marriage  settlement  of  John  his  son  with  Elizabeth  Lamborne,  daughter  of 
complainant.  

12  ...  DAVYE  v.  Thomas  COTES  and  others. 

Messuages  in  Clewer  (Cleworthe),  late  of  Robert  Davye,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant. 
Mutilated.  Berks. 

13  Davy  DAVYS  of  London,  merchant  tailor,  v.  William  BRAYN. 

Messuage,  garden  and  orchard  in  Shrewsbury,  late  of  Margaret  Pope,  deceased,  grandmother  of 
complainant.  Salop. 

14-17  John  DAWES,  citizen  and  grocer  of  London,  v.  Edmund  TWYNYHO,  gentleman,  and 
William,  son  of  Gerard  POWER. 

Tenement  in  Kenilworth  for  which  money  was  paid  to  the  said  Twynyho  and  George  Tresham, 
gentleman,  to  obtain  a purchase  from  the  Crown.  Warwick. 

1 1-22  William  DAWES  and  Alice  his  wife,  both  of  Putney,  co.  Surrey,  v.  William  and  Hugh 
HYDE  and  others. 

Land  in  Presteign,  held  of  the  manor  of  Wigmore  by  Hugh  Hyde  of  Presteign,  weaver,  deceased, 
father  of  the  said  Alice  and  Hugh.  Radnor. 

23-2 5 John  DEANE  of  London  v.  Thomas  VENABLES  and  others. 

Lease  for  life  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Newhall,  stated  by  the  said  Venables  to  be  a tenancy  at 
will.  Chester. 

26-29  Robert  DEY  and  Alice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Edmund  Harte,  v.  John  HARBOTTELL 
of  Crowlield,  merchant. 

Land  in  Caddenham,  late  of  John  Norman,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Alice,  and  claimed  by 
defendant  as  part  of  his  manor  of  Crowlield.  Suffolk. 

30-31  The  same  v.  John  LEADER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  same.  Suffolk. 

32-38  Jane  lady  DORMER  v.  Isabel,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  SAYRE,  William  her  son  and 
Richard  FOSTER. 

Manor  of  Wing  with  lands  in  Crofton  belonging  thereto,  claimed  by  defendants  under  a lease  from 
the  priory  of  St.  Mary  de  la  Pre.  Buckingham. 

39  Henry  DOTSON  v.  John  his  brother. 

Lands  in  Trevylyan,  Cardewe  (i.e.  Cordew  in  Trevalga),  Boscastle,  Trevrenga  (i.e.  Trefrank  in 
St.  Clether?),  Hendraburnick  (in  Davidstow)  and  Taven,  late  of  John  Dottson  and  Joan  his  wife, 
both  deceased,  parents  of  both  parties.  Damaged.  See  File  1296,  No.  55.  Cornwall. 

40  Humphrey  DOVE  of  Rowzton  (i.e.  Rowton,  co.  Chester?)  v.  Roger  HANCOX  of  Pattingham. 

Debt  of  William  Pyrre(  ?).  Mutilated.  [Chester  ?],  Stafford. 

41  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  DOWRANT,  of  Redbourn,  co.  Herts,  and  administratrix  of 
his  goods,  v.  Thomas  SAUNDERSON. 

Tenement  in  Great  Peatling  of  the  demise  of  Anthony  Wystowe.  Leicester. 

42  Baldwin  DOWSE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  formerly  Elizabeth  Whyte,  v.  John  COXE. 

Lease  of  a parsonage  by  the  warden  and  scholars  of  New  College.  Replication  only.  ? 

43  John  DRENECK  and  Thomasen  his  wife,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  Richard  Laffryan 
(Lanfrean),  v.  John  LAFFREAN,  son  and  executor  of  the  said  Richard. 

Messuages  and  land  in  St.  Austell  and  I.avrean  (I.affrean)  in  St.  Austell.  Cornwall. 

94-45  Richard  DREWE  of  London,  waterman  v.  Richard  PERSENSON  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Scaftworth.  Notts. 

46-47  Robert  DREWE  and  Thomasyn  his  wife  v.  Richard  SHEPPERDE.  her  father. 

Concealment  of  a lease  made  by  James  Courteney,  esquire,  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Cullompton. 

Devon. 

48-49  William  DREWRY,  knight,  and  others  v.  Robert  HOLDICHE,  esquire. 

Compromise  of  a debt  of  Richard  Corbett,  knight.  Norfolk. 

50-53  Peter  DUNNE  v.  Richard  BLYKE,  esquire. 

Lands  in  Radnor,  late  of  Katherine  Dunne,  deceased,  cousin  of  complainant  and  mother-in-law  of 
defendant.  Damaged.  Radnor. 


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54  Roland  DURANT,  executor  of  Thomas  Metcalf,  v.  Robert  HOLLYNGWORTH  and  Francis 
GROCE,  executors  of  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  John  DURANT  of  Barrowden,  gentleman. 
Debt  of  the  said  John.  Rutland. 

55-56  John  DURRANT  and  Joan  his  wife,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  Thomas  Parker,  v.  Richard, 
brother  of  John  PARKER,  deceased. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Hove  (Hoo)  of  the  entail  of  Robert  Swynam. 

Sussex 

57  ...  late  the  wife  of  John  DYALL  v.  Thomas  EDGEWORTHE,  gentleman. 

Dower  in  a burgage  in  Holt.  Damaged.  Denbigh. 

58  John  DYON,  gentleman,  v.  Henry  WILLIAMS,  parson  of  Louth. 

Claims  on  a repairing  lease  of  defendant’s  parsonage  which  was  never  confirmed  by  the  bishop  and 
chapter  of  Lincoln.  Lincoln. 


FILE  1425. 

1-4  John  ECCLESTON  v.  Thomas  RABY. 

Goods  of  John  Wylde,  deceased,  whose  daughter  was  married  to  complainant  and  his  widow  to 
defendant.  

5-9  John,  Thomas,  Christopher,  Robert,  and  William,  sons  of  John  EDEN,  deceased,  v.  Anne, 
executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  HYNDE. 

Goods  of  the  said  John  Eden,  whose  widow  Margaret,  co-executrix  with  complainants,  married 
the  said  John  Hynde.  Durham. 

10-12  William  EDON,  Katherine  his  wife,  Richard  BYFOLD,  Agnes  his  wife,  Roger  GUNE  and 
Alice  his  wife,  v.  John  BLEKE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Norton  Lindsey  late  of  Richard  Ball  and 
Alice  his  wife,  great-grandparents  of  the  female  complainants.  Warwick. 

13-17  Giles  EDWARDES  of  London  v.  William  EVYETT. 

Pasture  for  sheep  on  lands  in  Quatford  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and  convent  of  Lilleshall. 

Salop. 

18  Humphrey  EDWARDES,  B.D.,  archdeacon  of  St.  Asaph,  v.  John  SALESBURY,  knight, 
and  others. 

Mansion  house,  lands,  feedings,  rents,  services,  tithes,  etc.,  belonging  to  the  said  archdeaconry. 

Denbigh. 

19  William  EDWARDES  the  elder,  son  and  heir  of  John  Edwardes,  v.  William  EDWARDES 
the  younger. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Horton  in  the  parish  of  S . . . (now  in  Beeding)  and 

Beeding.  Faded.  Sussex. 

20-23  Roger  EDWORTH,  vicar  of  St.  Cuthbert’s,  Wells,  v.  Simon  SEWARDE,  prebendary  of 
Dinder  in  Wells  Cathedral. 

Corn-rent  payable  on  the  compromise  of  a suit  between  the  parties’  predecessors.  (Defendant  pleads 
that  on  his  appointment  the  prebend  was  discharged  of  all  burdens  by  the  bishop).  Somerset. 

24  Philip  EGERTON,  knight,  v.  Henry  OSBASTON  and  Peter  WYNSHAM. 

Messuage  and  lands  in  Laughton.  Stafford. 

25  Thomas  ELRYNGTON  of  Willesden,  esquire,  v.  John  CONSTABLE,  knight  and  Christopher 
HYLLIARD,  esquire. 

Bond  precluding  complainant  from  publishing  evidence  about  the  death  of  Roger  Barne  his  farmer 
in  Holderness.  Middlesex,  York. 

26-31  Roger  ELSDON  v.  Christyan  late  the  wife  of  Richard  COW’LE,  and  John  BORYNGTON 
her  son. 

Land  in  West  Sampford  of  the  demise  of  William  Ingelarde,  late  prebendary  of  West  Sampford,  and 
claimed  by  defendants  under  a lease  from  Thomas  [Darcy],  lord  Darcy.  Devon. 

32  Emmote,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  ELYETT,  v.  George  HAYDON,  lessee  of  the  manor  of  Beer. 
Lands  ( described ) in  the  said  manor  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  of  Sherborne.  D.XII.i.  Devon. 

33  Gregory  ELYNGER  of  Clopton,  husbandman,  and  Ann  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  son 
of  Thomas  Elynger,  v.  Anthony  STEBBYNG  of  Kettleburgh,  husbandman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Clopton  belonging  to  Thomas  Elynger,  infant  son  of  the  said 
William  and  Anne.  Suffolk. 

34  John  ELYOTT  of  Marshfield,  co.  Gloucester,  v.  John  HANHAM. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Yatton,  late  of  John  Elyott,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Somerset. 
35-37  George  ELYS  v.  John  DENYNGE. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Winchester,  late  of  William  Colvyle,  deceased,  kinsman  of  complainant. 

Mutilated.  Hants. 

38-40  Maude  late  the  wife  of  Richard  ENDBROKE  v.  John  FURSMAN. 

Burgages  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Paignton  and  in  Rowneham  of  the  grant  of  Joan  Fursman, 
deceased,  aunt  of  defendant.  Devon! 

41  George  ENGLISHE  of  Belvoir  v.  Thomas  LODGE,  alderman,  and  John  PLAT,  mercer,  both 
of  London. 

Loan  to  defendant  the  bond  for  which  has  come  to  their  hands.  Notts,  London. 

42-44  Wilfrid  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  ENTWYSELL  v.  Roger  TRYMNELL  (Trymley),  gentleman, 
and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a moiety  of  messuages  and  land  in  Handford  and  Newcastle-under- 
Lyme.  Stafford. 


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45-46  Stephen  ERBERI  v.  Thomas  ERBERY,  draper,  and  Thomas  GENT,  mercer,  both  of 
Bruton  (Bureton,  Brewton). 

Price  of  a tenement  in  Bruton,  which  the  said  Thomas  Erbery  declares  that  he  has  paid  to  com- 
plainant’s creditors.  Somerset. 

47  James  ERMYSTED  of  Stainforth,  husbandman,  v.  John  NUTTALL  of  Tasborough,  gentle- 
man. 

Price  of  woollen  twills,  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  York,  Norfolk. 

48  William  ESTABROKE  v.  John  BROCKE  and  others. 

Freehold  lands.  Mutilated.  Devon. 

49  John  and  Edward,  sons  of  John  ESTON,  gentleman,  deceased,  v.  John  CARPENTER. 

Messuage,  wheat-mills  and  land  in  Rye  held  in  gavelkind  according  to  the  custom  of  the  town. 
Mutilated.  Sussex. 

50  The  same  v.  the  same  and  Robert  and  Thomas,  all  sons  of  John  CARPENTER. 

Delay  in  delivering  deeds  in  the  above  suit.  Sussex. 

51-52  John  ESTON  v.  John  ILLARY. 

Money  payable  for  a child  which  complainant  had  been  ordered  to  bring  up.  Mutilated.  

53  Richard  ESTON  of  Winterbourn  Earls  v.  William  BUTTON. 

Distress  for  rent  of  a tenement  and  mill  in  [Win]terb[ourn]  Earls  which  complainant  has  paid  to 
Alice,  wife  of  John  Hyll  of  London  and  afterwards  of  Kyngeston,  co.  Radnor,  gentleman,  lessee 
thereof.  Faded.  See  File  1131,  No.  33.  Wilts. 

54-58  John  ETHEREDGE  of  Kerswell,  esquire,  v.  Edward  FORD,  gentleman. 

Action  on  a counterbond  for  a bond  already  satisfied.  Devon. 

59  John  ETWALL  v.  George,  son  of  Richard  REDFORD. 

Moiety  of  lands  in  Stanton  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  Elizabeth,  sister  of 
defendant.  Stafford. 

60  Robert  EUSTAGE  (Eustace)  of  Dedham  v.  John  HEYWARDE  of  Ramsey. 

Lands  in  the  manor  of  Moze  awarded  to  complainant  in  this  court,  but  demised  to  defendant  by 
the  court  of  the  manor.  Mutilated.  Essex. 

61  Richard  EVAUNCE,  citizen  and  cordwainer  of  London,  v.  Reynold  ap  John  WYN  and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Llanfechain  and  Eastane  Colwyn  of  the  bequest  of  Edward  Mathewe  of 
Whitlyngton,  co.  Salop.  Montgomery. 

62  The  same  v.  JOHN  ap  David. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Llanfechain  and  elsewhere  of  the  like  bequest.  Mutilated.  Montgomery. 

63-66  John  EVERINGHAM,  citizen  and  woodmonger  of  London,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of 
LONDON,  and  Thomas  VENOUR  of  Henley-on-Thames,  gentleman. 

Action  on  a bond  for  arbitration  concerning  an  account  for  purchase  of  wood.  Certiorari  and  subpoena. 

London. 

67  Giles  EVERTON  of  Rawton,  co.  Salop,  gentleman,  v.  William  and  Menry  UNDERHYLL. 
Encroachment  with  their  ‘ heyment  or  fensure  ’ on  a close  of  pasture  in  Essington,  etc.  Stafford. 

68-71  Roger  EWRYNG  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Broydon,  v.  Thomas  BRAMSTON 
of  Bergholt  (Barfold),  executor  of  John  Deveroll. 

Administration  of  the  goods  of  William  Smyth  of  St.  Osyth’s,  mariner,  deceased,  father  of  the  said 
Joan.  Suffolk,  Essex. 

72-75  The  dean  and  chapter  of  EXETER  v.  Thomas  JOHNSON  and  Margery  his  wife,  executrix 
and  late  the  wife  of  William  Reynoldes. 

Writings  and  money  in  the  hands  of  the  said  Reynoldes  as  receiver  to  complainants. 

Diocese  of  Exeter. 

76-77  Thomas  EYON  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  William  GILBANK. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  called  Gobions  and  land  in  Laindon  and  Colchester,  late  of 
Margaret  Gillbank,  deceased,  wife  of  defendant  and  mother  of  the  said  Alice.  Essex. 

78  Edmund  EYRE,  citizen  and  vintner  of  London,  v.  Christopher  EYRE  of  Highlow,  co.  Derby, 

esquire,  and  Thomas  his  son. 

Bond  given  for  the  guardianship  of  the  goods  of  Miles  Eyre,  citizen  and  vintner  of  London,  dissolved 
by  the  death  of  Mary  his  widow,  daughter  of  the  said  Christopher.  ' See  File  1426,  No.  65.  London. 


FILE  1426. 

1 Richard  EDGE  of  Horton,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  BRODWALL  of  Crowborough,  yeoman. 

Debt  of  William  Barlow  of  Norton,  whose  executor  complainant  is.  Stafford. 

2 Baldwin,  grandson  and  heir  of  William  EDMUND,  v.  Thomas  BOWTHEWATER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  at  Longdon  in  Solihull.  Warwick. 

3 Giles  EDMUNDES(  ?)  and  Alice  his  wife,  v.  Joan  GARDYNER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hartest(?)  late  of  William  Freman,  deceased  grandfather  of  the  said  Alice. 
Faded.  Suffolk. 

4 Richard  EDWARDES  v.  Thomas  PYERSON  and  Richard  COKE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Kingswinford  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Edwards.  Stafford. 

5 Robert  EDWARDES  and  Edith  his  wife  v.  John  GODD  and  others. 

Share  of  goods  of  Joan  Godd,  deceased  mother  of  complainant,  who  is  her  executor,  defendants 
being  overseers  of  her  will.  


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6-7  Thomas  EDWARDES,  husbandman,  v.  William  MARTYN  of  Long  Ashton. 

Maintenance  of  a bastard  of  John  Edwardes  of  Mangotsfield  (Magnesfyld),  deceased,  brother  of 
complainant,  moneys  due  to  whom  have  been  received  by  defendant.  Gloucester,  Somerset. 
S Thomas  EDWARDES  of  Yelford  (Elverd)  v.  Cuthbert  TEMPLE  of  Standlake,  clothier,  and 

Francis  FETEPLACE. 

Lease  of  pasture  called  ‘ Shirwood  ’ on  a bad  title.  Oxford. 

g William  EGERTON  of  Little  Swinbourn  v.  Thomas  PHYLPOTTE  of  Compton  Wasshelynge 

(in  Compton),  esquire,  his  brother-in-law,  and  John  MARYNER  his  tenant. 

Lease  of  the  demesnes  of  the  manor  of  Swaythling  in  succession  to  the  said  Maryner.  D.  XII,  38. 

Hants. 

10-13  The  same  v.  John  COOKE  of  Tidworth,  esquire. 

Lease  of  the  rectory  of  Houghton.  Hants. 

14-15  Edward,  great-grandson  of  John  ELAND,  deceased,  v.  Richard  HALL  and  Thomas  WELDON. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a close  of  land  in  Carlton,  dower  of  complainant’s  mother,  now  the 
wife  of  James  Browne.  See  File  1427,  No.  48.  Notts. 

16-17  Robert  ELDRED  of  Bourn,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  ELDRED  (Aldred). 

Messuage,  buildings  and  land  in  Thurlby,  late  of  Thomas  Eldred,  deceased,  grandfather  of  both 
parties.  Lincoln. 

18  Ralph  ELIOTT  (Hellott)  v.  William  and  John  ELYOTT. 

Messuage,  cottages  and  land,  part  freehold  or  ‘ chre  ’ (i.e.  chirograph?)  ‘ holde  ’ and  part  copyhold  in 
Breedon  and  Melbourne,  late  of  John  Elyott,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Leicester,  Derby. 

19-20  Henry  ELLYS,  gentleman,  v.  Edward  WYATT,  Mary  his  wife,  and  Dorothy  WALGRAVE. 
Gold  chain  of  the  gift  of  Dame  Juliana  Walgrave,  deceased,  of  whose  goods  defendants  are 

administrators.  

21  William  ELLYSTON  and  Helen  his  wife,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  Nicholas  Heyere,  v. 

Ellis  STALEY  and  Nicholas  GARLYCK. 

Messuage  called  ‘ Redseats,’  another  messuage  in  Hardwick,  and  cottages  in  Castleton,  Bakewell 
and  Bradwell.  Derby. 

22-23  Richard  ELSEY  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Thomas  JACKESON. 

Messuage  in  Stickney,  late  of  William  To(y)lye,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Joan  and  of  Margaret, 
late  the  wife  of  defendant.  Lincoln. 

24-25  William  ELTAM  of  Newchurch  v.  Michael  DENNYS,  esquire,  brother  and  heir  of  Thomas 
Dennys,  knight. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Rew  (in  Ventnor)  demised  to  complainant,  William  his  father, 
and  Thomas  his  younger  brother  Hants.  (I.W.) 


26-27  Richard  ELYATT  alias  Okeleye  of  Ashby-de-la-Zouch,  co.  Leicester,  v.  William 
FRAUNCES. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Alrewas.  Stafford. 

28  John  ELYOTT,  citizen  and  mercer  of  London,  v.  Thomas  HEBBES,  esquire. 

Action  for  a payment  promised  for  a debt  of  Giles  Keyllway,  esquire,  on  condition  that  the  chapel 
of  Radour  with  lands  there  and  in  Blackford  and  Modbury  proved  to  be  of  equal  value. 

, Monmouth,  Somerset,  Devon. 

29  George  ELYS  of  Poole,  co.  Dorset,  v.  John  DENNYNGE. 

Messuage,  curtilage  and  garden  in  Winchester,  late  of  John  Elys  and  Alice  his  wife,  parents  of 
complainant.  Hants. 

30  Joan,  Amy,  Edith  and  Alice  ELYS,  infants,  by  Richard  Waller,  their  guardian,  v.  Roger 
ELYS,  husbandman. 

Tenements  in  Speenhamland,  late  of  Thomas  Elys,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant  and 
father  of  defendant.  Berks. 


31  [The  same]  v.  John  WYLKYNS  of  Bad  . . . Berks. 

32-33  William  EMERSON  of  Paglesham  and  Thomas  EMERSON  of  London,  yeomen,  v.  John 

SALMON  alias  Myller  and  John  SAVERY  of  Paglesham,  mariner. 

Rival  leases  of  the  parsonage  of  Paglesham.  Essex. 

34  Thomas  EMOTT  of  Alphington  v.  Walter  STONE. 

Detention  of  a lease  made  by  Thomas  Drewe,  gentleman,  of  a messuage  and  garden  in  Ashburton. 

Devon. 

35-38  Henry  ENGLYSCHE  v.  John  TREVYLYAN,  esquire. 

Closes  in  the  manor  of  Nettlecombe  of  the  demise  of  John  Trevylyan,  esquire,  deceased,  father  of 
defendant.  See  File  1298,  No.  30.  Somerset. 

39  Mark  Anthony  ERRYZO,  merchant,  of  Venice,  v.  Nicholas  NORBORNE,  pursuivant,  Peter 

BABYCHE,  late  complainant’s  servant,  and RYVERS. 

Frivolous  action  in  the  marshal’s  court  for  an  assault  in  Southwark.  Surrey. 


40-41  Thomas  ESSEX,  knight,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Rogers,  esquire,  v. 
John  ROGERS,  knight,  and  Richard  his  son. 

Manors  of  Stoford  ( rectius  Cloford  ?)  and  Ba  . . . one-fourth  of  the  manor  of  Wanstrow, 

etc.,  of  the  settlement  of  John  Rogers,  esquire.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 

42-44  John  ESTMOND  of  Hilton,  husbandman,  v.  William  CHYLDE  of  the  same,  gentleman. 
Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid.  Dorset. 

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45-46  William  ESTON,  husbandman,  v.  Nicholas  NAPPER. 

Tenement  in  Yeovilton  (Evelton)  late  of  Thomas  Eston,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Somerset. 

47  John  ETHEREDGE,  esquire,  v.  Oliver  MANWARYNGE,  gentleman,  and  Richard 
HENSON,  clerk. 

Claim  to  tithe  of  the  manor  of  Kerswell,  exempted  by  composition  between  the  abbot  and  convent 
of  Montacute  and  the  canons  of  Exeter.  Devon. 

48  William  ETTERICKE  of  Barford  in  Wimborne  (Minster),  yeoman,  v.  Peter  COOPER  alias 
MOUNSELL. 

Refusal  to  complete  an  assignment  of  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Ibberton  (Ebrington  alias 
Abberton).  Dorset. 

49  Margaret,  executrix,  late  the  wife  of  William  ETTYS,  citizen  and  girdler  of  London,  v. 
William  ETTYS,  her  son. 

Seizure  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  in  Bristol  and  West  Ham.  Mutilated.  Gloucester,  Essex. 

50  The  same  v.  Thomas  ARGALL,  registrar  of  wills  in  the  prerogative  court  of  Canterbury. 
Will  of  the  said  William,  disposing  of  the  premises  and  of  messuages  in  Friday  Street,  London. 

Gloucester,  Essex,  London. 

51-52  William  [EURE]  lord  Eure  (Ewrie),  v.  Robert  CREPLYNE  of  York. 

Compromise  of  a debt.  York. 

53  William  EVANS,  parson  of  Wolves  Newton  ( Nova  Villa  Lupi),  v.  David  PHILIPPE  ap  Hoel. 
Dilapidations  of  the  chancel  of  the  church,  whereof  defendant  had  a lease  from  David  Watkyns,  late 
parson.  Mutilated.  Monmouth. 

54-55  William  EVE  of  Beauchamp  Roding,  husbandman,  brother  and  heir  of  Henry  Eve  of  the 
same,  v.  Thomas  PEACE  (Pease)  of  Stamford  Rivers. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Aythorpe  Roding  (Ellen,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Henry  and 
afterwards  of  defendant,  is  mentioned  as  also  defendant  in  the  latter’s  answer,  but  not  in  the  bill). 

Essex. 

56-59  John  EVELEGH  v.  Thomas  BRADDON  and  others. 

Manor  of  Holcom,  stated  by  defendants  to  be  in  the  parishes  of  Ottery  St.  Mary  and  Bampton. 

Devon. 

60-63  Ralph  EVOTTES  v.  Richard  COOK  and  John  HEYLESDEN  of  North  Walsham. 

Debts  due  to  William  Lytle,  a debtor  of  complainant.  Norfolk. 

64  John  EYLAND,  citizen  and  cutler  of  London,  v.  Francis  BACON,  gentleman. 

Action  on  a bond  to  warrant  the  title  of  a messuage  and  garden  in  the  precinct  of  the  W’hite  Friars 
by  Fleet  Street.  London. 

65-66  Anne'  [late  the  wife  of]  Stephen  EYRE,  and  Roland  his  son  v.  Henry  EYRE  and  others. 
Tenements  in  Horsley  Gate  and  elsewhere  acquired  by  Miles  Eyre,  since  deceased.  Mutilated. 
See  File  1425,  No.  78.  Derby. 


FILE  1427. 

1-4  Richard  FACYE  v.  George  MAIOR. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Winscott  in  Pyworthy  conveyed  to  complainant’s  use  by  Agnes  his  mother 
on  his  marriage  with  Edith,  daughter  of  Nicholas  Trote,  gentleman.  Replication  in  duplicate. 

Devon. 

5-10  Nicholas,  son  of  John  FANNE  of  Thaxted,  yeoman,  and  grandson  of  William  Gace,  v. 
Agnes  GACE,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  William,  and  Richard  and  John  his  sons. 

Verbal  bequest  of  money  by  the  said  William,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  Essex. 

11  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Money  entrusted  to  the  said  William  by  the  said  John  Fanne.  Essex. 

12-13  Philip  FARMAN  of  Adderbury  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Edward  FARMAN  his  brother. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  called  ‘ Golyn  Landes  ’ and  ‘ Farmans  Landes.’ 

Oxford,  Berks. 

14-16  John  FARNIFOLDE  of  Rumboldswyke  v.  Richard  FARNEFOLD  of  Steyning,  son  and 
heir  of  Richard  Farnefolde,  and  James  FARNEFOLDE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  West  Grinstead,  Ashurst,  Shermanbury,  and  Stoney  Style. 

Sussex. 

17  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  FASHYN  of  Southampton,  merchant,  v.  John  de  la  LOEE. 
Corn-rent  chargeable  on  land  called  ‘ La  Courte  de  la  Loufew  ’ in  the  parish  of  Catel  (‘  Our  Lady 
Castell  ’),  which  defendant  has  attempted  to  charge  on  complainant’s  manors  of  Annevill  and 
Lescewe.  See  File  1120,  No.  3.  Guernsey. 

18-21  Francis,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  FAWKENER,  v.  Thomas  YATE,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  and 
others. 

Lands  at  Milton  in  Portsea,  Kingston,  Cliddesden,  Ashmansworth,  Stoke,  Binley  (in  St.  Mary 
Bourne),  [St.  Mary]  Bourne,  and  Hurstbourn  (Husburne).  Hants. 

22-27  Robert  FAYREBOLTE  and  Margaret  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Hugh  Forrest,  v.  Joan,  late 
the  wife  of  Richard  FORREST,  husbandman,  parents  of  the  said  Hugh. 

Moiety  of  lands  in  Came  and  of  goods  given  to  the  said  Hugh  and  Margaret  on  their  marriage. 

Hereford. 

28-29  Richard  FELDE  v.  Richard  WHALLEY,  esquire,  late  his  master. 

Action  for  an  account  rendered  before  Lord  North  by  complainant’s  instructions.  


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Middlesex. 


30  Richard  FERNE  v.  Thomas  BROOKE. 

Manor  of  Earl’s  Court  alias  Kensington  of  the  demise  of  Anne,  countess  of  Oxford.  D.  XIV,  14. 

Middlesex. 

31-32  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Do.  Answer  wanting. 

33-36  John  FERRALL  of  Eastbourne,  husbandman,  grandson  and  heir  of  Agnes  Ferrall,  v. 
Nicholas  PRYOR. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Cuckfield  by  means  of  deeds  obtained  by  Stephen 
Borde  and  others. 

37  Robert  FILLE  v.  John  RAYNSFOURTH,  knight. 

Occupation  of  a house  and  goods  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Manningtree  in  contempt  of  writs  of 
error  and  de  non  molestando,  complainant  having  denied  him  a lodging  there  in  his  return  from 
beyond  seas.  Mutilated.  Essex. 

38-39  John  FISSHER  v.  Richard  CHALCROFT. 

Detention  of  leases  of  lands  in  Wedmore,  formerly  of  Alice  Chalcroft,  grandmother  of  defendant. 

Somerset. 


40-42 


43 


51-52 


57-59 


Robert  FITZHERBERT,  gentleman,  v.  John  WARDE  and  others,  executors  of  William 
Topleys. 

Rent  of  pasture  in  Tissington  demised  to  the  said  Topleys.  Mutilated.  Derby. 

Richard  Smithe  and  others,  inhabitants  of  FLAWBOROUGH,  v.  Anthony  STAUNTON  of 
Staunton,  esquire. 

Annuity  payable  from  the  church  of  Staunton  to  that  of  Flawborough.  Mutilated.  Notts. 

44-47  Mary  FLETCHER  of  Cambridge,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  James  Fletcher,  v.  Miles 
PRAUNCE  of  the  same,  brewer. 

Detention  of  documents  awarded  to  the  said  James  by  arbitration.  Cambridge. 

48-50  Robert  FLETCHER  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Richard  HALL  and  John  SHEPERD. 

Close  of  pasture  in  Carlton  acquired  of  Edward  Eland,  since  deceased.  See  File  1426,  No.  14. 
D.  XV,  11.  Notts. 

Elizabeth  FLOWER  of  Bristol  v.  John  WEBBE  of  Newnham,  yeoman. 

Meadow  and  three  ‘ stages  of  fysshynges,’  etc.,  in  the  late  abbot  of  Gloucester’s  manor  of  Ruddle 
(in  Newnham).  ' ' Gloucester. 

53-56  The  same  v.  Walter  FLOWER. 

Do.  (Both  defendants  plead  that  complainant  has  a husband  living.)  2 mils.  Gloucester. 
Richard  FLOWER  of  London,  haberdasher,  v.  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  TAYLE- 
YOLTR  and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Drax,  Rawcliffe,  and  Carleton,  acquired  of  Laurence  Nesse,  yeoman.  York. 

60  The  same,  styled  ' citizen,’  v.  Ralph  NESSE  and  Agnes  TAYLOR. 

Do.  York. 

61  Thomas,  son  of  David  FLOYD,  deceased,  v.  JEVAN  ap  Thomas  ap  Jevan  and  MEVANWY 
verch  David. 

Cattle  entrusted  to  Thomas  ap  Jevan  ap  Maddoc,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Jevan  and  husband 
of  the  said  Mevanwy. 

62-63  Robert  FLYNTE  of  Lakenham,  esquire,  v.  William,  grandson  of  Amy  HELME  and  John 
MYUN  his  guardian. 

Encumbrances  of  the  manors  of  Caster  and  Markyshall  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Amy.  Norfolk. 
64  Thomas  FLYNTE  and  Margaret  [his  wife]  v.  Margaret  BAYLEY. 

Tenement  in  Westonney  of  the  gift  of  Humphrey  Vernon,  esquire,  father  of  the  said  Margaret. 
Mutilated.  Montgomery. 

65-66  Roger  FOBERY  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  John  WARCOP,  gentleman,  Henry  his  son  and 
Ralph  TYRELL. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  portions  of  a messuage  in  Foster  Lane  in  the  parish  of  St.  John 
Zachary.  London. 

67  John  FOGGE,  knight,  Mary  his  wife  and  Edmund  EYRE,  citizen  and  vintner  of  London, 
v.  Christopher  EYRE  of  Highlow,  esquire. 

Legacy  of  Miles  Eyre,  whose  executors  are  the  said  Mary  and  Edmund  for  the  marriage  of  fifty 
poor  maidens  in  Tideswell,  Hope  and  Hathersage,  and  other  purposes.  See  File  1425,  No.  78. 

68  Anthony  FONSO  of  Bristol,  merchant  of  Portugal,  v.  Richard  BARETT  of  Lyme  and 
Edmund  MANSEY  of  Taunton. 

Forgery  of  a receipt  for  wood  in  the  name  of  Thomas  More  of  Taunton.  — — — 

69  John  FORDE  of  Weston-upon-Trent  v.  William  LOVETT  of  Callowhill  in  Kingston,  yeoman- 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a close  of  pasture  in  Colton.  Mutilated.  Stafford- 

70-71  John  FORDE  of  Horkesley  v.  Anthony  RUSSHE  of  Thornham  (Therneham),  co.  Suffolk. 
Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  half  the  manor  of  Dengewell  in  Wix  and  Great  Oakley.  Essex. 

72-74  Miles  FOREST  of  Morborn  (Marborne),  esquire,  v.  William  APRICE,  son  and  heir  and  executor 
of  Robert  Aprice  of  Washingley,  esquire. 

Debt  of  the  said  Robert,  of  a bill  for  which  complainant  was  robbed  on  the  highway.  Huntingdon. 

75  John  FORSEY  of  Sherborne,  co.  Somerset  ( rectius  Dorset),  parchment  (?) -maker,  v.  Thomas 

HALLETT  and  Alice  his  wife. 

Refusal  to  pledge  a leasehold  in  the  borough  of  Milborne  Port  for  a loan  of  40s.  Damaged. 

Somerset. 

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76-78  Anthony  FORSTER  ot  Newark,  esquire,  and  John  SOMMER,  clerk,  executors  of  John 
Longland,  bishop  of  Lincoln,  v.  Agnes  and  Richard  BASSET  and  Richard  WHALLEY, 
esquire. 

Wardship  of  the  manors  of  Eledborough  and  Normanton,  and  of  messuages,  lands,  and  rents  of 
assize  there  and  in  Wodcotes,  Stokeham,  Staythorpe,  East  Drayton,  North  Clifton  and  elsewhere 
held  of  the  bishop  by  John  Basset,  esquire,  deceased,  husband  of  the  said  Agnes  and  father  of  the 
said  Richard  Basset.  Damaged.  Notts. 

79  The  same  v.  Edmund  BONER,  bishop  of  London. 

Arrears  of  rent  awarded  against  defendant  in  this  court  as  archdeacon  of  Leicester.  Mutilated. 
See  File  1023,  Nos.  56-61.  Leicester. 

80-81  George  FOSTER,  esquire,  v.  John  TEY,  esquire. 

Half  the  price  of  the  marriage  of  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Nicholas  Coveld,  in  ward  of  complainant 
for  lands  in  Great  Birch  and  Copford  held  of  his  manor  of  Easthorpe,  and  of  defendant  for  other 
lands.  Essex. 

The  same  v.  John  DANYELL. 


Essex. 

John  NORREYS  and  William  JOHNSON, 


92 


93 


82 

Messuage  and  land  in  Easthorpe. 

83-86  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  William  FORTE 

gentleman,  deputy-stewards  of  the  manor  of  South  Petherton,  John  KINGMAN,  bailiff, 
John  TUCKER,  and  others. 

Lands  in  Padman  Street  in  the  said  manor  of  the  demise  of  Henry  [Daubeney],  late  Earl  of 
Bridgwater.  Somerset. 

87  Henry  FOSBROKE,  gentleman,  v.  John  BRONELEY. 

Refusal  to  complete  an  assignment  of  a lease  of  tithe  corn  in  Nottingham  and  tithe  hay  in  Beeston. 

Notts. 

88-91  Edmund  FOWLER  of  East  .Budleigh  v.  John  WEBBER  and  Thomasyne  his  wife. 

Loan  of  a chest  of  napery,  brewing  vessels,  and  money.  Devon. 

William  FRANCKLIN  v.  Robert  LEYS  and  Alice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John,  brother  of 
complainant. 

Action  for  the  manor  of  [Molton],  late  of  William  Greer  of  Molton,  gentleman,  the  manor  of  Norton, 
late  of  the  abbot  of  Malmesbury,  and  lands  in  Marlborough.  Mutilated.  Somerset,  Wilts. 

Anthony  FRANKISHE,  gentleman,  v William  and  Lionel  CAMONSON  and  William 
ROUNDELL. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Ripon.  See  File  1220,  No.  39  York. 

94-97  John  FRAUNCES  of  Cottenham,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  WEDD. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Swaffham  Bulbeck,  late  of  Joan  Danes  (Deyns),  deceased,  grandmother  of 
complainant.  Cambridge. 

98-101  John  FRENCHE  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Thomasyn  CROKEHORNE,  daughter  of  John  Brode. 
Messuages  and  lands  in  Allisdon  and  Way  (both  in  North  Tamerton),  late  of  John  Crokehorne  of 
Tamerton,  deceased,  father-in-law  of  defendant  and  grandfather  of  the  said  Alice.  Cornwall. 

102-103  William  FRENCHE  of  Okeford  Fitzpaine,  labourer,  v.  John  STYLL  of  Fontmell,  son  and 
heir  of  John  STYLL. 

Sale  by  defendant  of  land  including  two  ' keyne  lease  ’ in  the  marsh  of  Bere,  whereof  the  inheritance 
was  in  Sir  George  Delaleyne.  Dorset. 

104-106  Richard  FRESTON,  knight,  v.  Cicely,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  WE(T)CHE  and  Thomas 
her  son. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a marsh  or  alder-carr  in  Mendham  ‘ on  the  parte  of  Norfolke.’ 

Norfolk. 

107-109  William  FRYE,  husbandman,  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Walter  HUNGERFORD,  knight. 
Lease  of  a messuage  in  Warmes  . . . ( i.e . Warminster)  paid  for  in  the  Court  of  Augmentation 

before  its  dissolution.  Mutilated.  See  D.  XIV,  12.  \\  ilts. 

no  Robert  FULJAMBE  of  Howell  v.  Nicholas  TAYLOUR. 

Goods  of  John  Fuljambe  of  Heckington,  whose  executor  complainant  is. 


Lincoln. 


iii  John  FYNYMORE  v.  Agnes  and  Walter  DRAKE. 

Gold  and  old  money  entrusted  to  Richard  Drake,  deceased,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  - 

112-114  William  FYSSHAR,  Margaret  his  wife,  Nicholas  BROWNE  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Thomas 
HERYNGMAN  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Croydon,  formerly  of  Randolph  Barker,  for  which  defendants  plead  a 
former  judgment  of  the  Star  Chamber.  D.  XIV,  5.  Surrey. 

115  Thomas  FYSSHE  v.  William  TERRY  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Marston  of  the  demise  of  the  last  prior  of  Tutbury.  Derby. 

116-118  William  FYSSHER  v.  William  CROUCHER. 

Messuages  and  land  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Bathampton  (Hampton),  let  by  the  bishop  of  Bath 
and  Wells  in  villeinage  as  ‘ olde  aster.  Somerset. 


1 19  John,  son  of  Richard  FYSSHER,  v.  the  same. 
Tenement  in  the  same  manor.  Mutilated. 


Somerset. 


120-121  John  FYTZJAMES,  archdeacon  of  Taunton,  v.  John  PYRREY  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 
Parsonage  and  prebend  of  Milverton  Prima,  Langford  and  Thorne,  demised  by  George  Hennage, 
predecessor  of  complainant,  to  Thomas  Sowthwood,  yeoman,  with  various  exceptions  and  charges 
(described).  Somerset. 


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122  Mary  and  Margaret  FITZRICHARD  v.  Richard  EVOTT. 

Assault  in  lands  in  Rayleigh  awarded  to  complainants  in  this  court  together  with  stalls  in  the 
markets.  See  D.  XIV,  19;  44.  Essex. 

123-125  John  FITZWILLIAM  of  Kingsley,  co.  Hants,  esquire,  v.  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife 
of  Richard  THWAYTES  and  Thomas  AUSTWYCKE. 

Tithe,  corn  and  hay  of  Pontefract,  Tanshejf,  and  Carleton,  late  of  the  monastery  of  Pontefract. 

York. 


FILE  1428. 


1-2  John  FABYAN,  citizen  and  draper  of  London,  Jane  his  wife  and  John  GARDENER,  v. 

the  Mayor  and  Aldermen  of  LONDON  and  William  PLEASANCE,  yeoman,  surviving 
executor  of  George  Pleasance. 

Action  on  a bond  given  by  Robert  Gardener,  draper  and  citizen  of  London,  whose  executors  are 
the  said  Jane  and  John  Gardener,  for  a payment  to  Charles  Pleasance,  bestowed  son  of  the  said 
George.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  London. 

3-4  Katherine  FARNELEY  alias  Ludlowe  v.  Thomas  LUDLOWE,  her  divorced  husband. 

Lands  belonging  to  complainant  before  her  marriage.  Worcester,  Salop. 

5 John  FARRE  v.  John  RYDER  and  others. 

Contract  to  build  a mill  for  which  complainant  surrendered  land  in  Epworth  (‘  Exworth  in  the 
Isle  of  Exholme.’)  Lincoln. 

6 William  FAYERBROTHER  of  Norrington  v.  William  HANDFORD  of  London,  merchant 
tailor. 

Recognizance  given  in  complainant’s  name  but  without  his  knowledge.  Surrey,  London. 

7-9  Richard  FAYREFYLDE  and  Walter  SCORYE,  v.  John  BARWIK,  esquire,  late  ranger  of 
the  forest  of  Savernake. 

Money  due  to  complainants  as  keepers  of  the  said  forest  in  lieu  of  an  allowance  of  wood.  Wilts. 

10  Nicholas  [FELDE?]  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Harry  SCALES  and  others. 

Legacy  of  Robert  Lapham  of  London,  yeoman,  son  of  the  said  Joan  whose  executors  defendants 
are.  Mutilated.  London. 


u John  FENTON  v.  Joan  DORYNGTON  and  Mathew  her  son,  executors  of  Robert  Doryngton 

of  Stafford. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a meeting,  and  land  in  Fenton,  and  of  money  delivered  to  the  said 
Robert  for  payment  of  complainant’s  subsidy.  Mutilated.  Stafford. 

12-13  Richard  FENYS,  esquire,  v.  Anthony  BUSTARDE,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Bloxham  Beauchamp  and  lands  there.  Oxford. 

14  John  FERMOR  of  Yodon  ( i.e . Eudon  in  Glaseley?)  and  William  PALMER  of  Chelmarsli, 

v.  the  steward  and  bailiffs  of  BRIDGNORTH  and  John  CORBET  of  Glaseley,  esquire. 
Action  for  an  allegation  of  bribery  in  a suit  before  the  Council  of  the  Marches  for  lands  in  Fernolles. 
[Supersedeas]  and  subpoena.  Salop. 

15-16  George  FERRE YS,  executor  of  Elizabeth  Bowser,  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas 
SCRYMPSHER  of  Norbury. 

Annuity  charged  on  the  manors  of  High  Offley,  Tunstall  and  Lee  by  Humphrey  Bowser,  deceased, 
whose  executrix  the  said  Elizabeth  was,  and  who  afterwards  sold  the  manors  to  the  said  John. 

Stafford. 

17-18  Richard  FERROUR,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  COLE  and  Thomas  WHYT. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Fenton  in  Kettlethorpe,  late  held  of  the  manor  of  Stowe  by  Olivei  Fcrrmir. 
deceased,  brother  of  complainant.  Lincoln. 


1 William  FILLOLL  v.  John  TOGOOD,  Thomas  AMY 'LL  alias  Ward  and  others. 

Obstruction  of  a road  leading  from  Shaftesbury  to  complainant’s  tenament  in  Marnhull. 

[Dorse  r. 

) Thomas  FISSHER  of  Westminster,  v.  Roger  PATRICKSON  of  Ennerdale. 

Town  grant  of  of  the  bailiwick  of  F.gremont,  claimed  under  a grant  from  Lord  Wharton. 

Cumberland. 


21  William  FISSHER  of  Carlton,  gentleman,  v.  Anthony  ELLYS,  under-sheriff  of  Nottingham, 
and  William,  brother,  and  attorney  of  Richard  MARSHALL. 

Extent  on  a judgment  debt  already  partly  satisfied  in  cash.  Notts. 

22  J°hn  FITZHERBERT,  esquire,  of  the  body  to  [the  King],  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  John 
ISAC.KE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  to  Humphrey  Fitzherbert,  esquire,  father  of  complainant,  of  a messuage 
and  lands  (described)  in  the  manor  of  Gatesbury  and  the  parishes  (sic.)  of  Gatesbury  and  Braughing. 

23-25  The  same  v.  the  same.  Herts. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  part  of  the  same  lands  to  Anthony  and  Michael  F'itzherbert,  deceased, 
brothers  of  complainants.  Herts. 

26-27  John  FLEMINGE,  gentleman,  v.  Leonard  TEDSELL,  Agnes  his  wife,  and  John,  son  of 
Roger  JUKES,  deceased. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Tettenhall  and  Wolverhampton,  late  of  William  Flemminge,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainant.  Stafford. 

28-29  Simon  FLETE  of  King’s  Lynn,  co.  Norfolk,  shipwright,  and  Agnes  his  wife,  v.  Thomas 
WULFFE  of  Cambridge,  butcher. 

Messuage  in  Cambridge,  late  of  William  Smvthson  of  Cambridge,  carpenter,  deceased,  father  of 
die  said  Agnes.  Cambridge. 


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30-31  William  FLYNTE,  parson  of  Brisley,  v.  Christopher  ATHOWE. 

Tithes.  Norfolk. 

32  Stephen  FOOLD  v.  Richard  COPLESTON  of  Copleston,  esquire,  and  others. 

Meadow  in  the  said  Copleston’s  manor  of  Sharnewyke  (i.e.,  Langtree  Week  ?)  in  Langtree.  Devon. 

33  John  FORD,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  BARE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a tenement  in  Cockfield,  held  of  the  Earl  of  Oxford’s  manor  of 
Earl’s  Hall.  Suffolk. 

34  William  FORDAME  v.  Harry  WALTER  and  Thomas  MORE. 

Tenements  in  Hoddesdon,  late  of  John  Bramstone,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Herts. 

35  Edmund  FORDE  v.  Thomas  RITHE  and  Constance  his  wife,  administrators  of  the  goods  of 
Henry  Wyndesore,  deceased,  and  George  RITHE  of  Lincoln’s  Inn. 

Bargain  concerning  the  manor  of  Harting.  Sussex. 

36-38  Thomas  FORDE  v.  Walter  SHERE. 

Land  in  Brixton.  Devon. 

39-40  George  FORMAN,  citizen  and  skinner  of  London,  v.  Paul  FORTUNE. 

Attachment  for  a debt  of  George  Vanderhove  to  whom  complainant  was  wrongly  supposed  to  be 
indebted.  London. 

41  Philip  son  and  heir  of  Robert  FORMAN  v.  John  PYRRYN. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Oxford,  Abingdon,  Shillingford,  Hanney,  Kennington,  Adderbury, 
Rollright,  Epwell,  Walton,  Cowley  and  Watlington.  Oxford,  Berks. 

42-43  ....  daughter  and  executrix  of  Joan  FORSTER,  v.  Ema  (Emote),  executrix  and 

late  the  wife  of  Thomas  FORSTER,  and  Joan  their  daughter. 

Arrears  of  annuity  charged  on  a tenement  in  Scarborough  by  William  Forster,  deceased,  husband 
of  Joan  the  elder  and  father  of  Thomas.  Mutilated.  York. 

44  Thomas  FORSTER  v.  Christopher  ARON  and  Richard  BAYLY. 

Tenement,  croft,  orchard  and  garden  in  Shiffnall.  Salop. 

45-48  William  FORSTER  v.  Elizabeth  late  the  wife  of  Martin  MISTERCHAMBERS. 

Money  entrusted  to  defendant  on  complainant’s  behalf  by  Thomas  Forster  of  Louth,  deceased,  his 
father  and  brother  of  defendant.  Lincoln. 

49-50  Bartholomew  FORTYUNE,  citizen,  and  founder  of  London,  v.  Margaret,  executrix  and  late  the 
wife  of  Thomas  MORAR  of  Croydon. 

Detention  of  a bond  for  a debt  already  satisfied.  Answer  wanting.  London. 

Surrey. 

51  Elizabeth,  the  divorced  wife  of  Thomas  FOSTER,  and  formerly  the  wife  of  Thomas  Pedder, 
esquire,  and  Thomas,  and  Edmund  PEDDER,  her  sons,  v.  Henry  PEDDER,  eldest  son  of 
the  said  Thomas  the  father,  and  Henry  Allen. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Husborne  Crawley,  Salford,  Milton  Keynes,  Moulsoe,  Meriden  and  Great 
Linford,  adjudged  to  complainants  in  this  court.  Damaged.  See  File  788,  No.  14. 

Bedford,  Bucks. 

52  John  FOSTER  and 'William  PLOTE,  churchwardens  of  Aldenham,  and  others,  for  all  the 
inhabitants  of  Aldenham,  v.  Philip  BOLD  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Property  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Aldenham,  bequeathed  by  Thomas  Stebbvng  to  the  churchwardens 
of  Aldenham  to  use  the  profits  at  their  discretion  for  divine  service.  Herts. 

53  Robert  FOSTER  of  London,  dyer,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  v.  Nicholas  MACKYN  and 
William  MYSTERTON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Woodseats,  late  of  Robert  Wylkynson,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said 
Elizabeth.  York. 

54-55  John  FOWLER  of  Combrawleigh,  v.  William  . MBERD  and  [Alice  his  wife?] 

Money  and  land  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  Joan,  daughter  of  John  Every  of 
Donyatt,  husbandman,  former  husband  of  the  said  Alice.  Damaged.  Somerset,  Devon. 

56-58  William  FOWLER  v.  Leonard  WENSLEY. 

Refusal  to  complete  a demise  of  a tenement  in  Burton-upon-Stather.  Damaged.  Lincoln. 

59-60  Charles  FOXE  v.  Francis  CRESSETT,  gentleman  of  New  Inn. 

Affray  ‘ thys  present  Saterdaye  mornyng  ’ in  the  fields  beside  Holborn.  Middlesex. 

61  John  FOXE  v.  John  PROCTOL’R  and  George  KERKBYE. 

Vexatious  suits  for  a close  in  Sturton.  Notts. 

62-63  Thomas  FRANCKLYN  v.  Margaret  FRANKLYN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuage,  and  lands  in  East  Challow  and  Letcombe  Regis,  late  of 
Thomas  Francklyn,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  and  husband  of  defendant.  Berks. 

64-66  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Joint  tenancy  of  lands  in  Challow,  in  consideration  of  which  complainant  had  let  his  other  lands 
there.  Berks. 

67  Richard  FRAUNCEIS  v.  John  I.YTE  of  Lytes  Cary,  esquire,  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife 
of  William  Yonge. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a mill  and  land  in  Trent.  Somerset. 

68  John,  son  and  heir  of  William  FRAUNCES  of  Combe  Elory,  v.  Somerset  Knight,  v.  Robert 
GOUGE,  Eleanor  his  wife  and  William  GRAVENER. 

Messuages  and  lands  ( described ) in  Paddington,  late  of  William  son  of  John  Fraunces,  deceased,  cousin 
of  complainant.  Middlesex. 


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69-71  William  FRAUNCES  of  Ketton,  co.  Rutland,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  (Richard),  husband  of 
Elizabeth  COLLYNSON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  North  Thoresby,  late  of  Thomas  Fraunces,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said 
William  and  Elizabeth.  See  D.  XIV,  20.  Lincoln. 

72  Robert  FREMAN  v.  Henry  DETH. 

Lands  in  Gosberton,  Pinchbeck,  Surfleet,  Whaplode,  Holbeach  and  Moulton  of  the  entail  of  Robert 
Reynoldson.  Lincoln. 

73-75  William  FREMAN,  husbandman,  v.  Richard  FREMAN. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Witcham,  late  of  John  Freman,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Cambridge. 


76-78  George  FREVYLE,  esquire,  v.  Dorothy,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  FREVELL, 
esquire. 

Lands  in  Little  Shelford  given  to  complainant  with  the  rest  of  the  manor  and  its  appurtenances  in 
Hauxton,  Newton,  Harston  and  Shepreth,  by  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  the  said  John. 

Cambridge. 

79  Edmund  FROGMERE  v.  John  LYNSSEY. 

Seizure  of  .a  bond  from  complainant’s  attorney.  Mutilated.  London. 

80  John  FRY  v.  Mary,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  COVE. 

Lease  of  the  mansion  and  demesnes  of  the  manor  of  West  Quantoxhead,  entrusted  to  the  said 
Nicholas  by  Michael,  son  of  Baldwin  Mallett,  esquire.  Somerset. 

81  Christopher  FRYE  and  ‘ Sysley  his  wyfe  of  the  cytie  of  Brvstowe  Marchant,’  v.  Walter 
FESARTE. 

Land  in  Buckelsebury  of  the  bequest  of  John  Marten.  Gloucester. 

82-83  John  FRYE  the  elder  and  John  FRYE  the  younger,  both  of  Alderbury,  v Hugh  PILGRIME, 
executor  of  Joan  Frye. 

Messuage  and  land  in  West  Grinstead,  and  goods  ( schedule  annexed ),  late  of  John  Frye,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainants  and  husband  of  the  said  Joan.  Wilts. 

84-85  Andrew  FULFORDE,  esquire,  v.  Agnes  late  the  wife  of  Peter  HOWE  and  John  their  son. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Upton  Helion  granted  by  the  said  Peter  to  all  parties  jointly.  Subpoena  duces 
tecum.  Devon 


86-80  Andrew,  son  and  executor  of  Thomas  FULLER,  v.  Margery,  wife  of  William  ABBOTT, 
esquire,  John  KEYLE,  gentleman,  her  son-in-law  and  Clement  CYSLEY. 

Manor  of  Westbury  in  Barking  of  the  demise  of  Dorothy  Barley,  late  abbess  of  Barking.  Damaged. 

Essex. 

90—91  Dennis  FULLER  v.  William  KYNGE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hampstead  bought  of  John,  son  and  heir  of  Walter  Coxson,  for  which 
defendant  pleads  a judgment  in  the  Common  Pleas.  See  File  788,  No.  31. 

92  Joan  late  the  wife  of  John  FUNTEYN  v.  Dennis  BRETT. 

Tenement  in  Sail  of  the  feoffment  of  James  Boleyn,  knight.  Norfolk. 

93  Roger  FYNEMORE  of  Quemerford  v.  William  ASSHMAN  of  Whetham. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  [Whetham],  Corsham,  West  Kington,  Calstone,  Caine  and 
Compton  Bassett,  late  of  Walter  Fynemore,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  See 
Files  409,  No.  49;  509,  No.  20;  787,  No.  17;  987,  No.  47.  Wilts. 

94  Edward  FYTZGARRETT,  esquire,  and  Dame  Agnes  P ASTON,  his  wife,  v.  Alice  late  the 
wife  of  Thomas  CALTHROPPE  and  Bertram  his  brother,  administrators  of  his  goods. 

Account  of  the  said  Thomas  as  receiver  of  rents  of  the  manors  of  Thorp,  Boughton,  . . . Ude, 

Barney,  Sudbury,  Middleton  Hall  and  Brandon  Hall,  the  rectory  of  St.  Gregory’s,  tenements  in 
Birchin  Lane,  etc.  Norfolk,  Suffolk,  Essex,  London. 


FILE  1429. 

1-2  Richard  son  and  heir  of  Alice  GAMELONDE  v.  Richard  son  and  heir  of  Leonard  COOKE  and 
William  NEWMAN. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Waltham  Holy  Cross  stated  by  the  said  Newman  to  be  in  the  Queen’s  park 
there.  Essex. 

3-4  Richard  GARDNER  v.  John  and  William,  sons  of  William  WEBBE,  and  Thomas  BYNGLEY 
Tenement  in  Odstock,  promised  by  the  said  William  the  elder,  whose  executors  defendants  are. 

Wilts. 

5 The  same  v.  Katherine  WEBBE  and  William  CHUBBE. 

Demise  of  a tenement  in  Odstock  while  in  dispute  in  this  court.  Wilts. 

6-7  John  GARLYNG  v.  Geoffrey  SCOTT  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Price  of  geldings  left  in  defendant’s  house  in  Chelmsford  during  complainant’s  journey  to  London. 

Essex. 

8-9  Thomas  GARRETT  v.  George  EDWARDES,  parson  of  Eversholt,  and  Thomas  POTTES 
alias  Johnson. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Eversholt  promised  for  complainant’s  trouble  in  educating  the  said 
Edwardes  and  obtaining  him  the  presentation  thereto.  Bedford. 

io-ii  Thomas  GARRETT  v.  George  TYRRELL. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Croydon  of  the  bequest  of  William  Garrett.  Surrey. 

12  John  GASCOIGNE  of  Sutton  v.  Fulk  GREVILL,  knight,  his  brother-in-law. 

Loan  the  bond  for  which  is  lost. 


York. 


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13-16  Henry  GASKEN,  vicar  of  Wysall  (Wysaw),  v.  William  PYNE, executor  of  Richard  Wilde,  clerk. 

Lease  of  complainant’s  vicarage.  Notts. 

17-18  John  GATEFORD  of  Penshurst,  husbandman,  v.  John  JESOPE  (Gisuppe). 

Lands  in  East  Mailing  belonging  to  Robert  Streitfild  an  infant,  stepson  of  complainant.  Kent. 
19-22  Richard  GAYEWOOD  v.  William  and  George  BLACKWALL. 

Land  in  Mansfield  bought  of  the  said  William,  who  declares  that  it  was  only  pledged  for  reimburse- 
ment of  a debt.  D.XII,  21.  Notts. 

23-24  Peter  GERINGE  of  Winterton  v.  Henry  ANDERSON  and  Margaret  his  wife. 

Old  gold  and  silver  late  of  Richard  Gering,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Lincoln. 

25-28  The  same  v.  Peter  ANDERSON  of  Roxby,  yeoman 
D amage  by  cattle  in  the  glebe  of  Winterton  parsonage.  Lincoln. 

29-30  Michael  GERMYN  v.  the  mayor,  bailiffs  and  sheriffs  of  EXETER,  and  Thomas  BORD- 
FELDE  (Brodfelde). 

Action  on  a bond  to  be  void  when  defendant  had  the  registrarship  of  the  diocese  of  Exeter,  whereof 
he  was  deprived  by  the  Archbishop  of  Canterbury.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Faded.  Devon. 

31  William  GERY  of  Bushmead,  esquire,  v.  William  PLATFOTE  (Platforde),  yeoman. 

Execution  on  a statute  staple  already  redeemed.  Bedford. 

32-33  Matthew  GOODDINGE  of  Ipswich,  clothier,  v.  the  mayor  of  BOSTON,  [and  Robert  BRIAN 
(Bryant)  of  Boston,  merchant]. 

Action  on  a bond  annulled  on  balance  found  by  arbitration.  Certiorari.  Lincoln. 

34-35  John  GOODMAN,  dean  of  Wells,  v.  Robert  ELIOTT,  clerk. 

Spiritual  jurisdiction  of  the  archdeaconry  of  Wells.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 

36-39  John  GOODMAN  v.  John  GROWT. 

Parsonage  of  Stockinge  Pelham  of  the  patronage  of  Jerome  Songer.  Mutilated.  [Herts.] 

40  Jane  GOODMAN,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  John. 

Do.  Mutilated.  [Herts.] 

41-42  Valentine  GOODWYN  and  Margaret  his  wife,  daughter  of  John  Myller,  deceased,  v.  Thomas 
BL'TTES,  esquire. 

Joint  lease  of  the  manor  and  rectory  of  Thornham  made  by  Richard  Nykkz,  late  bishop  of  Norwich. 

[Norfolk.] 

43-44  John  GOONE  and  Nicholas  SMYTHE,  churchwardens  of  Westhall,  v.  Thomas  DAVYE. 

Rent  of  Trinity  lands  of  the  gild  of  Westhall.  Suffolk. 

45-49  John  GOSTWICKE,  executor  of  Elizabeth  Gostwicke,  v.  Thomas  VARNEY  (Farney), 
knight,  and  Anne  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William  Gostwicke. 

Loan  to  William  Gostwicke,  deceased,  nephew7  of  the  said  William.  Sec  File  1123,  No.  42.  [Bedford.] 

50-52  Thomas  GOL:GHE  of  Whitchurch  v.  Christopher,  son  and  heir  of  John  KENNE,  esquire. 
Mansion  house  and  lands  of  Inyns  Court  at  Bishopsworth  (Busshfort)  in  Bedminster,  acquired  of 
George  Payne.  Somerset. 

53-56  John  GRANGER  of  Godmanchester  v.  William  LARKETON  of  Islyppe. 

Bond  given  on  defendant’s  behalf  for  the  maintenance  of  Christopher  Collen  his  stepson. 

Huntingdon,  [N’iiamp. 

57  Hugh  son  and  heir  of  John  GREMES  v.  Henry  JAMES  alias  Trehaverse  of  Sethen  (i.c. 
Sithney?),  co.  Cornwall. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Tavistock.  Devon. 

58-59  Roke  GRENE?,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  Edward  Grene,  knight,  v.  Margaret  GRENE,  late  the 
wife  of  the  said  Sir  Edw;ard,  and  formerly  of  Robert  lord  Curzon. 

Actions  for  dower  of  the  manors  of  Great  and  Little  Sampford  and  Exning  barred  by  a grant  of 
dower  which  is  in  defendant’s  hands.  Essex,  Suffolk. 

60  The  said  Margaret  v.  William  FYTCHE. 

Abetting  the  said  Roke  in  seizure  of  goods  at  Little  Sampford]  Bill  wanting.  [Essex.?] 

61-63  John  GRENFELL)  v.  Alexande"  TRYGGES,  merchant  of  Exeter. 

Manor  of  Rowthorne  pledged  to  defendant  to  obtain  money  for  complainant’s  journey  by  command 
of  the  Privy  Council  to  the  isles  of  Scilly  (Suleye).  (Philip  and  Mary  are  spoken  of  as  the  late 
sovereigns).  Devon. 

64-68  Isabel,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  GRESSHAM,  knight,  v.  John  HARBATTELL,  adminis- 
trator of  the  goods  of  John  Hall,  clerk,  deceased. 

Detention  of  deeds  and  issues  of  the  manor  of  Aldburgh  (in  Barton-upon-Ure)  and  messuages 
and  lands  there  and  in  Pott  Grange  (in  llton),  Swinton  (by  Masham)  and  Bromley  (in  Grewelthorpe). 

York. 

<>q -72  Thomas  GRESSHAM,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  the  said  Sir  Richard,  v.  the  same. 

Profits  of  messuages  and  lands  of  the  said  Sir  Richard  in  York  York 

73  William  GREVE  and  Isabel  his  wife  i1.  . and  Humphrey  JORDANE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  said  Jordane’s  manor  of  Coxford  in  Grimstone?].  Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

74  -7 (>  Bulk  GREVILL,  knight,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  r.  William  BOSTOCK. 

Manors  of  Downhatherley,  Boddington  and  Beauchamp  Court  (co.  Warwick),  late  of  Richard,  lord 
Beauchamp,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of  the  said  Elizabeth.  Damaged. 

Gloucester  [Warwick. 


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77-88  Thomas  GRYFFYN,  knight,  and  Jane  his  wife,  a daughter  and  heir  of  Richard  Newton’ 
esquire,  v.  John  HORNER  and  John  RUNYON,  esquire,  and  Richard  MORGAN,  gentleman’ 
complainant’s  auditor. 

Diversion  of  water  from  a tucking-mill  in  Babington,  and  embezzlement  of  the  issues  of  the  manor 
of  Court-de-Wick  in  Yatton,  Walton-in-Gordano,  Ston  Easton,  Midsomer  Norton,  Babington, 
Clewer,  Taunton,  Alston  Marreys  (in  Weare),  Winsford  Bosun,  South  Charlton  and  Downhatherley, 
and  lands  there  and  in  Claverham,  Kingston  Seymour,  Clevedon,  Yatton,  Upton,  Chilcompton, 
Compton  Dando,  Bakyngton  (. i.e . Luckington  in  Kiimersdon?)  Vobster  (inMells),  Kilmersdon,  Mells, 
Clewer  (sic)  Alryngton,  Weare  (Overweere),  Biddisham,  . . , Huntspill,  North  Charlton,  Acton 

Burnell,  co.  Devon  (sic),  and  Teniton  (lands  in  many  other  places  named,  descended  to  Giles  Capell, 
knight,  and  Jane  his  wife).  Somerset,  Gloucester,  Devon. 

89-90  William  GRYFFYN  of  London  v.  Richard  MYNSHALL,  William  GOLBOURNE  and 
Edmund  CRUC  of  Nantwich. 

Pastures  in  Barterton  demised  to  complainant  by  his  father.  Chester. 

91  John  GRYFFYTH  v.  EDWARD  ap  Hugh. 

Lands  at  Llanforda  in  Oswestry,  late  of  the  chantry  of  St.  Michael  there.  Salop. 

92  Philip  GUNTER,  citizen  and  skinner  of  London,  v.  John  HOLMES  of  North  Mimms,  co. 
Herts,  gentleman  servant  to  the  late  Duke  of  Northumberland. 

Forgery  of  an  acquittance  of  a loan,  dated  at  Euston  (i.e.  Eaveston)  so  that  the  issue  may  be  tried 
where  defendant  has  influence.  York. 

93-95  William  GUNVILE  of  Gorleston,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  Gunvile,  v.  Edward 
BOWES  of  London,  haberdasher. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Bradwell.  Suffolk. 

96  Richard  GWYN  of  Lincoln’s  Inn  v.  FLUELLEN  ap  Roser. 

Houses  in  Llansannor  acquired  with  lands  there  for  Margaret  Fluellen  Glamorgan. 

97  John  GYLE  v.  Thomas  GRENE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Needham  Market,  Barking,  Darnsden,  Battisford  (Basforde), 
Bricett  and  Kingshall  and  forgery  of  a will  in  the  name  of  Robert,  brother  of  complainant.  Suffolk. 


FILE  1430 

1-3  Thomas  GABITUS,  [parson  of  Cumberworth,]  v.  John  JACKESON  alias  Cowper. 

Rent  of  tithes  of  Cumberworth  of  the  demise  of  William  Fletcher,  late  parson.  Mutilated. 

Lincoln. 

4-5  The  same  v.  Richard  RAUSON,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  John  Jackson, 
and  John  JACKSON  his  son. 

Revival  of  the  above.  Lincoln. 

6 Christian,  late  the  wife  of  John  GALLEY,  and  John  and  James  her  sons,  v.  John  STEDE- 
MAN. 

Tenement  in  Ashwick  of  the  demise  of  the  member  and  ‘ confreers  ’ of  the  hospital  of  St.  John  the 
Baptist,  Bath. 

7 Richard  GALLYNGTON  of  Dulcote,  yeoman,  v.  John  SWAYN  of  Greyndon,  husbandman. 

Sixteenth  share  of  a lead-pit  and  works  on  Mendip.  Faded.  Somerset. 

8 Roger  and  John  GARLANDE  v.  Robert  MORE  of  the  Inner  Temple  and  Richard  CAL- 
MATHIE. 

Bail  given  on  behalf  of  Robert  Inne  of  Lyme,  merchant,  in  an  Admiralty  suit  for  conversion  of 
goods  shipped  thence  to  Andalusia.  Damaged.  Dorset. 

9 William  GARNANS  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  SMYTHE,  attendant  on  the  Council 
of  the  Marches. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Foxley  in  Yazor,  of  which  manor  defendant  is  Crown  lessee  in  reversion. 

Hereford. 

10-13  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Do.  Hereford. 

14  John  GAYER  v.  Richard  CARCLEWE  and  others. 

Messuages  in  St.  Keverne  of  the  gift  of  Thomas  Baghowe.  Cornwall. 

15-17  Thomas  GELL  v.  Richard  ELSYE  and  Ralph  NEWTON. 

Lands  in  Bakewell,  late  of  Arthur  Shakerley  and  Margaret  his  wife.  Derby. 

18  Henry  GERNYNGHAM,  knight,  vice-chamberlain  to  the  Queen,  and  Richard  FRESTON, 
knight,  cofferer  of  the  Household,  v.  Richard  WEN  AM. 

Refusal  of  rent  payable  from  the  manor  of  Brent  Pelham  to  Anne,  wife  of  John  Knight,  and  late 
the  wife  of  John  Lucas,  esquire,  and  waste.  Herts. 

19-20  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Anthony  GILBERT,  esquire,  v.  John  WADHAM  and  Nicholas 
GILBERT,  esquire,  his  executors. 

Goods  of  the  said  Anthony,  including  money  promised  to  complainant  by  her  father,  Richard 
Cooke,  esquire,  on  her  marriage.  Hants. 

21-23  Nicholas  GIRLINGTON,  esquire,  v.  John  NEWCOM(EN)  of  Saltfleetby,  esquire,  and 
Robert  CLARKE. 

Collusion  in  an  action  on  a bond  included  in  a release  by  the  said  Newcomen.  Lincoln. 

24  Richard  GLYNNE  v.  John  CLOWYS  his  father-in-law  and  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of 
Richard  MANORES,  knight. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Gyldmorton  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Sir  Richard,  surveyor. 

[Leicester.] 


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25  Thomas  GODDESPEAS  v.  William  WARDEN  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Great  Brendon,  late  of  William  Goddespeas,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 
Mutilated.  Northampton. 

26-27  Dorothy  GODFRY  v.  John  GOLDEWELL  of  Chart,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  a bond.  Mutilated.  Kent. 

28  John  GODWYN  of  Croscombe,  clothier,  and  Alice  his  wife,  executrix  of  William  Yarbery 
of  Bruton,  clothier,  v.  John  MOUNTENEY  and  Mary  his  wife,  administratrix  of  the  goods 
of  John  Tucker  of  Bruton,  deceased,  late  her  husband. 

Debt  to  John  Yarbery,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  William.  Somerset. 

29  William  GOD  . . .,  husband  of  [.  . . . late  the  wife  of  Edmund  Denny  of  Palgrave], 
v.  George  DENNY  of  the  same,  brother  of  the  said  Edmund. 

Goods  of  the  said  Edmund,  and  debts  due  to  him.  Mutilated.  Suffolk. 

30-31  William  GOLD  of  Northover,  mercer,  v.  William  LYGHT,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Northover,  of  the  demise  of  the  master  and  brethren  of 
the  hospital  of  St.  John  the  Baptist,  Bridgwater.  Somerset. 

32-34  William  GOLDBURNE  of  Clifford’s  Inn,  student  of  the  law,  v.  William  CARISON  and 
Richard  GOOD,  his  servant. 

Land  in  Wigland  of  the  demise  of  Edward  Goldburne  of  Overton,  father  of  complainant. 

Cheste  r 

35  Richard  GOODE  of  Tewkesbury  v.  Joan  GOODE. 

Bond  given  by  William  Goode,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  and  husband  of  defendant. 

Gloucester. 

36-38  John  GOODLADDE  of  Tooting,  co.  Surrey,  son  of  John  Goodladde  and  of  Joan,  his  wife, 
v.  Nicholas  RICHARDSON  and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands,  late  held  by  the  said  Joan  of  the  manor  of  Ross  in  Holderness.  York. 

39  William  GOODMAN  alias  Skynner  v.  Lawrence  RASTORNE  (Rastall). 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  an  island  called  ‘ Tynseigh  ’ in  the  ‘ Temses  ’ in  the  parish  of 
Westbury.  Buckingham. 

40-42  William  GOODRIGGE  v.  Thomas  and  Harry  GOODRIGGE  and  Robert  SMYTHE. 

Land  in  Tugby,  late  of  John  Goodrigge,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  William,  Thomas,  and  Harry. 

Leicester. 

43-44  William  GOODWYN  of  Adderley  Green  (in  Caverswall)  v.  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Edmund 
WHYTMORE. 

Impounding  cattle  at  Weston  Coyney,  pending  a suit  in  this  court.  Mutilated.  See  File  992, 
No.  26.  Stafford. 

45-47  Philip  (William)  GOOSEY  of  Chippenham,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Richard,  his  brother, 
deceased,  v.  John  COOPER  of  Lacock,  executor  of  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  the 
said  Richard,  Lawrence  BAYNERD  and  John  SMITHE. 

Purloining  a bond  for  performance  of  an  arbitration  by  the  said  Smithe  and  others,  and  collecting 
debts  due  to  the  said  Richard.  Wilts. 

48  Edward  GOSTWYK  v.  William  HAMELDEN. 

Grange  of  Stanford  Bury,  late  of  the  abbot  and  convent  of  Wardon.  See  File  1125,  No.  27. 

Bedford. 

49-50  Edmund  GOWER  and  Eleanor  (Elizabeth),  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Stephen  Cottrell,  and 
Katharine,  Eleanor,  Elizabeth,  and  Martha  COTTRELL,  daughters  and  heirs  of  the  said 
Stephen,  v.  John  BEREMAN,  husband  of  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  Cottrell. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Hill  Crome,  Crome  Symondes,  Erles  Croma 
(sic),  and  Boughton.  Worcester. 

51  William  and  Robert,  sons  of  John  GOWPIE,  v.  Mary  GOWPIE. 

Lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Budleigh  by  William  Strode  of  Egham,  co.  Surrey,  to  Philip 
Gowpie,  deceased,  his  wife  (not  named),  and  complainants  in  succession.  Somerset. 

52-54  John  GRENE,  Elizabeth,  his  wife,  Richard  ALFFELD  and  Jane,  his  wife,  v.  William 
VEYSSEY,  Sibill  his  wife,  Richard  MANSFELD,  Jane,  his  wife,  Christopher  WOODE  and 
others. 

Messuages,  shops  and  land  in  St.  Sepmchre’s  and  St.  Martin-in-the-Fields,  late  of  William  Stede, 
deceased,  grandfather  of  the  female  complainant,  but  claimed  in  right  of  Nicholas  Asshlye, 
deceased,  uncle  of  the  said  Sibill  and  Jane  Mansfeld.  Middlesex. 

55  Robert  GRENE  and  Alice  GRENE,  his  guardian  in  socage,  v.  Robert  ARDERNE. 

Land  at  Wilmcote  in  Aston  Cantlow.  Warwick. 

56-57  Thomas  GRENE  v.  John  LUNSFORTHE. 

Messuage. and  lands  in  Burghersche  (i.e.  Burwash).  Mutilated.  [Sussex.] 

58  Walter  GRENE  of  Bristol  v.  William  BAGER. 

Burgage  called  ' Truggins  Yerde  ’ in  Barlondon  in  the  lordship  of  the  castle  of  New  Radnor,  late  of 
Nicholas  Grene  alias  Bocher  and  Ellen  his  wife,  parents  of  complainant.  Radnor. 

59  Thomas  GRENELANE  v.  Richard  SEWARD,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  land  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Chilcompton,  for  which  a fine 
was  to  be  paid  in  lead.  Somerset. 

60  William  GREVE  of  Stiffkey  (Stukey),  yeoman,  executor  of  Thomas  Seele  (Scele,  Stele), 
parson  of  Roydon  (Rydon),  v.  Katherine,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Edmund  SKYPP- 
WYTH  of  Fordham,  gentleman. 

Horses  and  cattle  taken  to  pasture,  and  loan  of  money.  Norfolk. 


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61-64  J°hn  GREY,  knight,  v.  William  DERBY  and  others,  executors  of  Thomas  Browne  of 
Fishtoft,  bailiff,  of  the  manor  of  Frampton. 

Profits  of  the  said  manor  and  of  the  ‘ brovage  ’ and  agistment  of  Holland  Fen,  waifs  and  straj's  of 
the  honour  of  Richmond,  etc.,  of  the  demise  of  the  heir  of  Charles  [Brandon],  late  Duke  of  Suffolk. 

Lincoln. 

65  William  GREY  of  the  Inner  Temple,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  his  brother. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Morfe  (in  Enville).  Mutilated.  See  File  1300,  No.  80.  Stafford. 

66  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Lawrence  GREYE,  gentleman. 

Petition  to  call  Richard  and  Roger  Taverner,  gentlemen,  to  testify  to  a conveyance  of  messuages 
and  lands  in  Kenilworth.  Warwick. 

67  William  GREYSHOT  v.  John  and  Alice  (?)  MILLE. 

Cottages  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Bishop’s  Sutton.  Damaged.  Hants. 

68  Lawrence  GRYFFITH  v.  John  LLOYD  Aprothoughe. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Llangadock,  late  of  David  ap  Griffith  ap  Owen,  father  of  complainant. 

Carmarthen. 

69  Edmond  GRYFFYN,  servant  attendant  on  the  Marquis  of  Winchester,  v.  Lawrence 
MAYNEWARINGE,  his  brother-in-law,  and  others. 

Seizure  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Barterton  and  Woolstanwood,  late  of  John  Gryffyn, 
father  of  complainant.  Chester. 

70  John  GUYNETT,  parson  of  Luton,  co.  Bedford,  v.  GRIFFITH  ap  John  ap  Evan,  clerk,  and 
HUGH  ap  John  ap  Howell,  gentleman,  both  of  Llangelynin,  co.  Merioneth. 

Rent  of  the  rectory  of  Clynnog  Vawr.  Carmarthen. 

71-74  Martin  GYBSON  of  Calverley,  yeoman,  v.  John  DAWNEY,  gentleman. 

Action  on  a bond  for  payment  of  defendant’s  debts,  of  whom  he  is  ‘ under  the  retynue  ’ in  service. 

York. 

75-78  Robert  GYE  of  Dodderidge  (in  Sandford)  v.  Peter  VAN,  dean  of  Salisbury,  and  his  chapter. 
Lease  of  the  rectory  of  West  Allington  to  complainant  and  to  John  his  father,  since  deceased. 

Devon. 

79  Ancelme  GYES  v.  Thomas  BYRTE  and  Cicely  his  wife. 

Manor  of  Holt.  Worcester. 

80  Ancelme  GYES,  son  of  John  Gyes  of  Elmore,  esquire,  v.  [William  and  John  GYES]  his 
brothers. 

Annuities  charged  on  the  manor  of  Brockworth.  Damaged.  Gloucester. 

81-82  Robert  GYLBERT  v.  Edmund  HL^NT,  constable  of  Hindolveston,  and  late  servant  to  John 
Robsart,  knight. 

Seizure  of  deeds,  money  and  goods  and  extortion  of  a bond  and  a general  release  by  means  of  a false 
charge  of  felony.  Norfolk. 

83-84  William,  son  of  John  GYNNYE  (Genny),  and  servant  of  Nicholas  Ligh  of  Addington,  co. 
Surrey,  v.  Robert  GENNY,  William  GYNNY  of  Great  Birch,  and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Dewsall,  Kilpeck  and  elsewhere,  in  which  defendants  are  maintained  by 
John  Skudamour,  esquire.  Damaged.  Hereford. 


FILE  1431. 

1-5  Richard  GABYTUS  v.  William  (Thomas)  THOMLYNSON. 

Sale  of  stolen  oxen  at  Blyton  under  toll-marks  procured  at  Kirton.  Lincoln. 

6-7  Robert  GAMAGE,  esquire,  v.  Miles  MATHEWE  of  Llandaff. 

Manor  of  St.  Nicholas  and  advowson  of  the  church  there,  offered  for  sale  in  order  to  pay  a Crown  debt. 

Glamorgan. 

8-9  John  GARRANT,  yeoman,  v.  Joan  SHARPE,  alias  Garrett  and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands  ( described ) at  Porthpygan  (in  East  Looe)  of  the  grant  of  Robert,  brother  and  heir 
of  John  Garrant.  Cornwall. 

10  Robert  GAYWOODE  of  Bishop’s  Offley,  gentleman,  v.  Ellen  and  Philip  BOLTGHEY. 

Messuage  called  the  Hall  of  Sugnall  Parva,  and  lands  there,  late  of  Humphrey  Gaywood,  deceased, 
father  of  complainant.  Stafford. 

11  Peter  GERINGE  of  Wyn[terton],  gentleman,  v.  Robert  CLAYTON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Colby,  bought  of  Leonard  Wenysley.  Mutilated.  See  File  1429,  No.  23. 

Lincoln. 

12-14  George  GERRADE  (Jarrard),  v.  William  WRYGHTE,  parson  of  High  ('  Greate  ’)  Wycombe. 
Money,  messuage  and  land  ( place  not  named ) given  to  defendant  to  resign  his  living.  Bucks. 

15-17  Robert  GIRLYNGTON  of  the  Inner  Temple,  gentleman,  v.  William  RYGISBY. 

Rent  of  Brentford  ferry  and  a messuage  and  land  there  held  of  the  Bishop  of  London’s  manor  of 
Ealing.  Middlesex. 

18  John  GLASYER,  parson  of  Newington  Bagpath  with  the  chapel  of  Owlpen,  v.  John  MASON 

and  others. 

Claim  to  the  parsonage  under  a lease  from  Thomas  Mason  alias  Hancoke,  brother  of  the  said  John 
Mason  and  deprived  of  the  parsonage  for  marriage.  Gloucester. 

19-22  Thomas  GODFFREY  alias  Porter  v.  William  LUDON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Potterne. 


Wilts. 


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23-25  Frederick  GODFREY  and  Garrard  HANSPOLE,  executors  of  Jacomyn,  late  the  wife  of 
Garrard  Copieman,  and  formerly  the  wife  of  John  Lovyn,  v.  John  ABBOTT  and  Joan,  his 
wife,  daughter  of  the  said  Copieman. 

Lease  oj  a house  in  the  Savoy  and  goods  of  the  said  Jacomyn  claimed  as  goods  of  the  said  Garrard 
Copieman.  Answer  wanting.  Middlesex. 

26  Thomas  [GOLDWELL],  bishop  of  St.  Asaph,  v.  John  SALISBURY,  knight,  Robert 
SALISBURY,  esquire,  Dorothy  his  wife,  PEERS  ap  William  and  others. 

Lands  and  profits  of  the  archdeaconry  of  St.  Asaph,  the  archdeacon’s  house  being  used  as  an 
alehouse.  Mutilated.  Diocese  of  St.  Asaph. 

27  The  same  v.  John  CONWEY  of  Partrevan,  esquire. 

Occupation  of  glebe  of  the  archdeaconry  and  tithes  of  Dyserth  in  contempt  of  an  injunction  in  th 
above  suit.  Mutilated.  Flint. 

28  The  same  v.  the  same  PEERS  ap  William. 

Occupation  of  lands  belonging  to  the  archdeaconry  in  contempt  of  a like  injunction.  Flint. 

29-31  Joan,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  William  GOOD,  v.  Richard  GOODE  his  son. 

Site  of  the  manor  of  Fawley  of  the  demise  of  John  Frelande.  Hants. 

32-37  J°hn  GOSSE  of  Brant  Broughton,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  VAUX,  Lord  [Vaux  of]  Harrowden, 
Elizabeth  his  wife,  James  HUNTYNGTON,  John  GOSSE,  and  others. 

Lease  of  the  manor  of  Brant-Broughton  and  other  lands  of  the  said  Lord  Vaux  there. 

38  Clement  GOTELEY  v.  John  BROWNE  his  son-in-law. 

Detention  of  a grant  of  an  annuity  redeemed  by  a grant  of  land  in  Ashford. 

39-40  John  GOUGH,  gentleman,  v.  John  MAN(D)LEY. 

Contract  to  build  a new  house  or  parlour. 

41  Robert  GRANTHAM  v.  Edward  BROWNE  of  Newark. 

Messuage  in  Lincoln,  late  of  Hugh  Grantham,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

42  Thomas  GRAVE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  v.  John  GEFFREY  and  Mary  his  wife. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  land  in  Marshwood  made  by Salisbury.  Dorset. 

43-44  Richard  GRENE,  gentleman,  v.  Francis  BERNARD,  esquire. 

Money  and  warrants  of  complainant’s  will,  promised  as  price  of  the  reversion  of  a messuage  called 
‘ Gobyons  ’ and  other  messuages  and  lands  in  Great  and  Little  Bardheld,  Great  and  Little 
Sampford  and  Sible  Hedingham.  Essex. 

45  Maurice  [GRIFFITH],  bishop  of  Rochester,  v.  Ralph  HOPTON,  knight,  and  Christopher 

BYTYNSON. 

Messuage,  orchard  and  garden  in  St.  Saviour’s,  Southwark,  late  of  the  prior  and  convent  of 
Winchester  Cathedral.  Surrey. 

46-47  The  same  v.  John  KNOTTYNG. 

Arrears  of  rent  of  woods  in  the  manor  of  Cuxton,  the  lease  whereof  to  John  Lascoy  was  suppressed 
by  the  last  bishop.  (Lease  of  other  portions  of  the  manor  are  mentioned.)  Kent 

48  The  same  v.  Ralph  FtOPTON,  knight,  and  Christopher  BYTTYNSONE. 

Messuage,  garden  and  orchard  ( described ) now  in  the  parish  of  St.  Saviour’s,  Southwark,  and  formerly 
in  that  of  St.  Margaret.  Surrey. 

49-51  Francis  GUEVERRA  v.  Edmund  son  and  heir  and  executor  of  Paul  WYTHEPOOLE. 
Attempt  to  extend  the  manors  of  East  Keale,  Stenigot  Sibsey,  Leake  and  Leverington,  for  a debt 
of  John  Reade,  esquire,  father-in-law  of  complainants,  since  satisfied.  Lincoln. 

52  Richard  GULLOCKE  (Gollocke)  v.  John  CHAUNDLER  and  Walter  WHYTLOCKE  of 

Wotton  in  Somerset. 

Land  at  Harteley  Gate  in  Wotton  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Chaundelar.  Somerset. 

53-55  The  same  v.  the  same  and  William  COCKES.  Dorset  (sic.). 

Do. 

56  John  GLTYES,  esquire,  and  Auncelme  his  son  and  heir  apparent,  v.  Thomas  DUTTON  of 

Sherborne,  esquire. 

Manor  of  Barrington,  pledged  to  defendant.  Gloucester. 

57-62  John  GWYN,  parson  of  Llanrhaiadr  and  student  at  Queen's  College,  Cambridge,  v.  David 
BIRCHINSHA,  and  DAVID,  ap  (Ser)  John. 

Arrears  of  rent  of  the  parsonage  of  Llanrhaiadr,  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Rouncorne,  late  parson. 

Denbigh. 

63  William  GYMBER  of  London,  grandson  and  heir  of  William  Thomas,  v.  Henry  CROWTE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Bedford.  Bedford. 

64  John  . . . and  Michael  GYSOPPE,  husbandman,  v.  Richard  and  John  ASKLTE. 

Lands  in  Great  Ponton  claimed  as  concealed  from  the  King’s  and  Queen’s  manor  of  Grantham. 
Mutilated.  Lincoln. 


Lincoln. 

Kent. 

Stafford. 

Lincoln. 


FILE  1432. 

1-3  Peter,  Agnes,  and  Katherine  GAMAGE,  Owen  SMITH,  Margaret  his  wife,  Nicholas  CO\  E 
(Gove),  and  Anne  his  wife,  v.  John  GAMAGE  and  Richard  NORCOCK. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Walden,  bequeathed  by  William  Gamage,  father  of  the  said  Peter  and  the 
female  complainants,  to  be  sold  for  their  benefit  on  his  wife’s  death.  D.  XII.  5.  Essex. 


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4 Richard  GARLANDE  and  Joan  his  wife,  v.  Nicholas  TOPPE,  harper,  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  Marwood  called  Church  Marwood  and  Kingsheanton. 
See  File  993,  No.  9.  Devon. 

5-7  John  and  Thomas  GARRWELL  v.  Bartholomew  GARRWELL. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Great  and  Little  Hale  and  Hedington.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

8-10  Richard  GATESKELL,  parson  of  Purley,  v.  Thomas  WYNDMAN,  parson  of  Farnborough 
(Ferneborowe). 

Wages  for  serving  defendant's  cure.  Berks. 

11-13  John  GAYER  v.  John  ARUNDELL  of  Lanhern,  knight. 

Money  advanced  by  Richard  Gayer  of  Marazion,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  to  defendant  while 
imprisoned  in  the  Tower.  Cornwall. 

14  William  GLASEOUR  of  the  Inner  Temple  v.  Randall  MANWERINGE,  esquire. 


Malversation  as  deputy-steward  under  complainant  of  the  manor  of  Barnshaw. 
15-17  John  GODBOLD  v.  William  MARCHANT,  alias  Tyler. 


Chester. 


[Suffolk.] 


Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  partly  paid. 

18  The  same  v.  the  same,  both  of  Southwold. 

Price  of  hay  and  butter.  Suffolk. 

19-20  John  GODFREY  of  Norwich,  mason,  v.  Simon  CRABBE  of  the  same,  worsted-weaver. 
Messuage  in  St.  James’s,  Norwich,  and  land  in  Pockthorpe,  late  of  Ralph  Godfrey,  deceased,  father 
of  complainant.  Norfolk. 

21-23  Thomas  GOODINGE  of  Ipswich,  merchant,  v.  Christopher  LATYMER,  esquire. 

Conveyance  of  the  manor  of  Freston.  Mutilated.  Suffolk. 

24-28  Eleanor  and  Ralph  GOODRICHE  v.  Rowland  ATKYNS  alias  Goodriche. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  West  End  Naunton  in  Cheltenham  and  Charlton  Kings  of  the 
settlement  of  Richard  Goodriche,  deceased,  husband  of  the  said  Eleanor  and  father  of  the  said 
Ralph.  Gloucester. 

29  David  GOUGH  v.  DAVID  ap  Jevan,  clerk,  and  OWEN  ap  Meredith. 

[Marriage]  and  land  in  Knewill,  late  of  Llewelyn  ap  Tyddyr,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 
Mutilated. 

Montg. 

30  John  GRAUNGER  of  Ashleworth,  co.  Gloucester,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  GRAUNGER. 

Cottages  and  land  in  Wellam  (i.e.  Welland?)  late  of  John  Graunger,  deceased,  grandfather  of 
both  parties.  Worc. 

31-34  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  GRENE,  v.  John  GUDDYE  (Goodye). 

Lands  in  Oldbury  claimed  under  a lease  from  the  monastery  of  Polesworth.  Damaged.  Warwick. 
35-3 7 George  GRENEHAMME,  gentleman,  v.  William  CALDECOTT  (Calcott),  esquire. 

Rents  and  services  of  messuages  and  lands  held  of  complainant’s  manor  of  Ketton.  Rutland. 

38  John  GRENESLADE,  husbandman,  v.  John  WYNDHAM,  knight. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  land  in  Luxborough.  Somerset. 

39  Ralph  GRENEWAYE,  alderman  of  London,  v.  Bryan  BALES  and  Elizabeth  his  wife, 
late  the  wife  of  Richard  Pymonde. 

Messuage,  tenement  and  burgage  in  Westgate,  Wakefield,  and  croft  in  the  High  Street,  all  bought  of 
Ralph  Bayvett  of  Wakefield,  merchant.  York. 

40  Thomas  GRENEWAYE,  brother  and  heir  of  the  said  Ralph,  v.  the  same. 

Reviver  of  the  above.  York. 

41  Edmund  G[R]EYE  v.  William  BLAKE  and  others. 

Rents  in  Andover.  Mutilated.  Hants. 

42-43  John  GREYNFELD,  esquire,  v.  Edmund  SPECOTT,  John  KYLLEGREWE  and  John 
BEVELL. 

Crown  debt  of  Richard  Greynfeld,  knight,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant,  whose  executors 

defendants  are,  concerning  lands  of  the  late  monastery  of  Buckland.  Devon. 

44-47  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Do.  Damaged.  Devon. 

48-49  Thomas  GREYSWOLDE  v.  Thomas  DABRIDGCOURTE,  Alice  his  wife,  Richard 

MYDLEMORE,  and  Anne  his  wife. 

Messuages  and  land  in  [Solihull  ?]  late  of  Richard  Greyswolde,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  female 
complainants.  Mutilated.  See  Files  992,  No.  45  ; 1124,  No.  50.  Warwick. 

50-51  Alice  GRIFFETH,  late  the  wife  of  Griffeth  Lloit,  and  ELLEN  verch  Griffeth  his  daughter, 
v.  Humphrey  ap.  Hugh  alias  LLOIT  his  brother. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Gylsall  (?).  Montg. 

52-53  George  GRUFFITHE,  knight,  v.  Robert  COOKE  of  St.  Clement  Danes. 

Cofferer’s  debenture  for  oxen  taken  from  complainant,  and  money  given  by  him  for  a fee  in  Chancery, 
in  the  hands  of  Anthony  Rowley  at  his  death  in  defendant’s  house.  London' 

54  John  GRYFFYTH,  LL.B.,  dean  of  St.  Asaph’s,  v.  Richard  PUSKYN,  late  dean  Tohn 
SALESBURYE,  knight,  and  others. 

Possessions  of  the  deanery,  to  which  the  said  Puskyn  was  presented  by  the  said  Sir  John  and 
afterwards  deprived.  Damaged.  Diocese  of  St.  Asaph. 

55-56  Henry  GRYME,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  John  Gryme,  late  parson  of  Kilve  (Culve)  v 
Richard  ROGERS. 

Price  of  sheep. 


Somerset. 


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176 

57S9  J°hn  GUYE  of  Stoke  by  Guildford,  husbandman,  v.  Peter  DAVY. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Godaiming  and  Witley,  late  of  Thomas  Guye  of  Shalford,  yeoman,  deceased, 
father  of  complainant.  Surrey. 

60  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  GYBBES,  and  granddaughter  of  Edmund  Penny  v.  Thomas 
HARFLITTE. 

Contempt  of  a decree  of  a Chancery  commission  concerning  land  in  Ash  and  costs.  Kent. 

61-64  William,  son  of  the  said  Agnes,  v.  the  same. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  premises.  Kent. 

65  John  GYFFORD,  esquire,  v.  Humphrey  DOSSET  (Dorsett). 

Messuage  and  land  at  Hatton  in  the  parish  of  Crewood  ( vectius  Brewood)  of  the  demise  of  John 
Gyfford,  knight.  Stafford. 

66  John,  son  of  William  GYLES,  v.  Richard  POMERYE,  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Tristram 
HENSCOTT,  John  HENSCOTTE,  William  STROWBRIDGE,  and  Anne  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Great  Totnes  and  Ashprington  acquired  of  the  said  Richard  and  extended  on  a 
statute  staple  given  by  him  to  the  said  Tristram,  whose  executors  are  said  Anne  and  John  Henscott 
and  William.  Mutilated.  Devon. 


FILE  1433. 


1-6  William,  son  and  heir  of  John  GARDENER,  v.  William  COLE  and  Richard  GARDENER. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  in  Bramford.  Suffolk. 

7-8  Thomas  GARLAND,  husbandman,  v.  John  THORNTON  of  Beltoft. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Scotton,  Haxey  and  Owston,  late  of  Thomas  Garland,  citizen  and  cooper 
of  London,  deceased,  nephew  of  complainant.  See  File  1300,  No.  9.  Lincoln. 

9 William  GARNETT  of  Broxbourne,  yeoman,  v.  Christopher  MARSTON  of  Hertford, 

tanner. 

Price  of  oak-bark.  Herts. 


10-14  William  GARRYNGTON  of  East  Mersea,  husbandman,  v.  Margaret  OFFYNE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Tollesbury  of  the  bequest  of  John  Garryngton  of  Heybridge.  Essex. 

15-17  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  GAVELL,  v.  Henry  SYDNEY,  knight,  kinsman  and  heir 
of  Nicholas  Sydney,  and  William  ROBERDES  of  Beccles,  gentleman. 

Lands  ( described ) in  Bramfield,  held  of  the  late  college  of  Mottingham.  Suffolk. 

18  John  GAYER,  great-grandson  of  John  Trembrace,  gentleman,  v.  John  BOSSOWOLOWE 
and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Ludgvan  and  Buryan  of  the  bequest  of  Alice  Treffuses. 

Cornwall. 

19  John  GAYNESFORD,  executor  of  Nicholas  Gaynesford,  v.  Ralph  WYDENBURY,  executor, 
of  Katharine,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Nicholas,  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Jewels,  plate,  and  other  goods.  

20-21  Walter  GEMYNGHAM  of  Worstead  v.  William  BARNES  of  Great  Yarmouth,  yeoman. 

Land  in  Filby,  late  of  Robert  Gemyngham,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant.  Norfolk. 

22  Thomas  GENT,  late  bailiff  of  the  manor  of  Leek,  v.  Hugh  JANNY  and  others,  homagers  of 
the  great  court  there. 

Amercement  for  levying  another  amercement  wrongly  imposed  on  William  Traforde  by  the  said 
homagers.  Stafford. 

23-24  Gilbert  GERRARDE  of  Grays  Inn,  Alice,  daughter  of  George  TRAFFORDE,  deceased, 
and  others,  v.  Edmund  TRAFFORDE,  knight,  and  others. 

Manor  of  Quick  (Wyke,  Whyke),  and  messuages  and  lands  there  in  Saddleworth  Frith,  of  the  gift 
of  Ralph  Trafforde,  esquire.  Pedigree  in  answer.  See  File  584,  No.  7.  York. 

25  Thomas  GILES  of  London,  haberdasher,  son  and  heir  of  Margery  Giles,  Thomas  WORRALL, 

Margaret  his  wife,  and  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  Edward  RICE,  v.  Humphrey  BETTERTON. 
Messuage,  barn  and  land  in  Kidderminster,  late  of  Elizabeth  Highway,  deceased,  mother  of  the 
said  Margery,  Margaret  and  Alice  and  of  Anne  late  the  wife  of  defendant.  Worcester. 

26-27  George  GODDARD,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  William  Goddard,  v.  William  BYLLYNG. 
Waste  of  a messuage  called  the  Crown  and  others  adjoining  in  Bishopsgate  Street  in  the  parish  of 
St.  Leonard,  Shoreditch,  late  of  the  hospital  of  Our  Lady  without  Bishopsgate.  Middlesex. 
28  Thomas  GOLSTON  of  Mamhead,  co.  Devon,  v.  Edward  SPRATT,  gentleman,  and  others. 
Messuages  and  lands  in  Lichfield  and  Shenstone  of  the  entail  of  Piers  Golston  of  Coton,  gentleman, 
deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Stafford. 


1 John  GOODMAN,  dean  of  Wells,  v.  Philip  LAWES  and  Eleanor  his  wife,  executrix  and 

late  the  wife  of  William  Foxe,  deputy-provost  of  the  cathedral. 

Money  advanced  by  Richard  Swanne,  formerly  provost,  an  office  since  abolished,  for  payments  to 
the  prebendaries  of  Combe  and  their  vicars,  and  left  in  the  hands  of  the  said  Foxe.  Somerset. 


30-3^5  George  GOUGHE  of  Lincoln’s  Inn,  gentleman,  v.  John  GOUGHE  of  Lydney,  son  of  William 
Goughe. 

One-half  and  one-third  of  the  grange  and  demesne  of  Wollaston,  half  a barn  and  garner  and  rent 
of  a house  and  lands  and  liberty  to  fish  and  make  ‘ puttes  and  engens  ’ in  the  Severn.  Gloucester. 


34-35  John,  son  of  William  GRAUNGER,  v.  Richard  BRAYE. 

Lands  and  a messuage  in  Ewell  of  the  bequest  of  Richard  Playstow.  (Defendant  pleads  a previous 
trial  in  the  Court  of  Requests.)  Surrey. 


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36  John  GRENE  v.  James  JOHNSON. 

Rent  of  the  office  of  deputy  to  defendant  as  usher  to  the  Court  of  Augmentations,  since  abolished. 

37  Richard  GRENEAKERS  and  others,  governors  of  the  grammar  school  of  Clitheroe,  v. 
William  FENNAYE  and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands  belonging  to  the  rectory  of  Almondbury.  York,  Lancaster. 

38  Christopher  GRENYNG,  parson  of  Colne  Engaine  and  vicar  of  Little  Waldingfield,  v. 
Hugh  APRYCE  and  Margaret  his  wife  [late  the  wife  of  William  Pewson  of  Westminster, 
yeoman]. 

Action  on  a bond  for  payments  to  be  made  out  of  complainant’s  cures,  defendants  having  made 
no  provision  for  the  service  thereof.  Mutilated.  Essex. 

39-42  Fulke  GREVILLE,  knight,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Thomas  STAPELDON  (Stapelton). 
Manor  of  Lightwood,  late  of  Robert,  Lord  Willoughby  de  Broke,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the 
said  Elizabeth.  Stafford. 

43-44  Walter  GREY,  esquire,  v.  William  TREVITT  and  Edith  his  wife. 

Corn-rent  of  the  capital  messuage  and  demesnes  of  the  manor  of  Long  Bredy.  Dorset. 

45-46  Robert  GRIFFETH,  servant  to  Nicholas  Hare,  knight,  Master  of  the  Rolls,  v.  JEVAN  ap 
Rice  ap  David. 

Crown  lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Wickwer.  Denbigh. 

47  GRIFFITH  ap  Thomas,  vicar  of  Cilcen,  v.  Thomas  SALUSBERYE,  esquire,  J.P. 
Imprisonment  for  lack  of  sureties  on  a false  report  by  John  ap  Griffith  ap  Hugh,  esquire,  farmer 
of  the  rectory  of  Cilcen,  and  other  vexations,  whereby  he  is  compelled  to  leave  his  vicarage.  Flint. 

48  GRIFFITH  ap  Jevan  ap  David  v.  RES  ap  Thomas  ap  Res  and  others. 

Land  in  Llan  . . . late  of  David  Lloyd  ap  Jevan  ap  David,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant. 

49-50  Richard  ap  Thomas  ap  John  GRUFFYN  v.  John  ap  David  GETHYN. 

Gavelkind  messuage  and  land  in  the  lordship  of  Wolston,  in  the  parish  of  Wortham.  Pedigree 
given.  Montgomery. 

51  James  GRYFFYTH  ap  Powell,  esquire,  and  Sible  his  wife  v.  MORYS  ap  Howell  and  Morrice 
TAYLOUR. 

Bond  given  together  with  defendants  on  behalf  of  Yevor  Bedo(  ?).  Mutilated.  Hereford. 

52-54  Richard  GRYFFYTH  (ap  Griffith)  of  London  v.  Rowland  BOLDE,  yeoman. 

Seizure  of  goods  from  complainant’s  house  in  Llangollen  by  colour  for  distress  of  a heriot.  Denbigh. 

55  James  GRYFFYTHE  ap  Hoell  and  Cicely  his  wife  v.  DAVID  ap  Watkyn  and  others. 

Loan  made  by  the  said  Cicely  before  her  marriage.  

56  Thomas  GRYMSE  v.  Walter  BEETES  and  the  steward  and  bailiff  of  THETFORD. 

Action  for  a debt  of  Thomas  Grymse,  father  of  complainant,  satisfied  by  pledging  a house  in 
Brandon  Ferry.  Subpoena  and  certiorari.  Suffolk. 

57-59  Richard,  son  of  Richard  GLTNTER,  gentleman,  and  of  Joan  his  wife  v.  Thomas  REVE,  an 
officer  of  the  Exchequer. 

Money  and  plate  of  complainant’s  parents  said  to  have  been  placed  into  the  Exchequer. 
Mutilated.  Oxford. 

60-61  GWENLLIAN  verch  Meredith  of  St.  Sepulchre’s,  London,  sister  (sic)  and  heir  of  Jevan 
ap  John,  v.  Edward  LLOYD,  gentleman. 

Messuage,  barn  and  land  in  Sylyng  ( i.e . Silvington  ?).  (Defendant  pleads  a judgment  of  the  Council 
of  the  Marches.)  Salop. 


FILE  1434. 

1 Thomas  HALYS,  gentleman,  v.  John  TYRRELL,  knight,  John  his  eldest  son  and  Thoma^ 

TYRRELL. 

Ejection  from  the  manor  of  Columbers  alias  Columbyn  Hall  in  Stowmarket  in  contempt  of  a 
certiorari  from  this  court.  Suffolk. 

2-5  John,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  HAME,  v.  John  BROMEHYL  (Bromwell)  and  AGNES 
PEDLER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  in  the  borough  of  Newport  in  St.  Stephen’s  by  Launceston. 

Cornwall. 

6-7  Richard  HANBURY  v.  Michael  HEWMAN. 

Tenement  in  Feckenham,  late  of  Richard  Hanbury,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Faded. 

Worcester. 

8-11  Elizabeth  HARDYNG,  administratrix  of  the  goods  of  William  Hardyng,  v.  John  GOSTE. 
Mill,  cottages  and  land  in  Broughton  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and  convent  of  Missenden. 
Faded.  Buckingham. 

12-13  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  John  HARECOURT,  esquire,  v.  John  PEYNNE  and  Thomas 
GRETRICKE,  executors  of  Thomas  Alton,  prior  of  Ronton. 

Arbitral  award  in  respect  of  the  manor  of  Bouton  and  a mill  and  a watercourse  there.  Stafford. 
14-15  William  HARMON  (Herman),  gentleman,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  and  Anne  ROBERTES,  v. 
John  LONGTREE  and  Thomas  CHARNOCKE,  esquire. 

Price  of  ‘ seyffes  and  mettes  ’ of  corn  sold  from  the  parsonage  of  Standish  on  behalf  of  Richard 
Standyshe,  D.C.L.,  whose  executors  are  the  said  Elizabeth  and  Anne.  Lancaster. 

16-18  The  same  v.  Peter  ANDERTON,  esquire. 

Do.  Mutilated.  Lancaster. 


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19  Thomas  HARRYSON,  nephew  and  heir  of  Ralph  Clownam  of  Doveridge,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas 
and  John  SPONNE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Kilbourn  formerly  of  Henry  Parkehall  of  Hilton.  Derby. 

20  Richard  HASTINGES,  a waiter  in  the  port  of  London,  v.  John  DETHYK  of  Warnegay,  co. 
Norfolk,  merchant  stranger. 

Conspiracy  to  avoid  forfeiture  of  wines  landed  without  payment  of  butlerage.  London. 

21  John  HAWKES  v.  Humphrey  PERSALL,  brother-in-law  of  Roger  Symondes. 

Pasture  in  Hallen  (i.e.,  Hadnall?)  the  lease  whereof  was  entrusted  to  defendant.  Salop. 

22  Richard  HAYTLEY  v.  John  ORME. 

Debt  and  wager  of  law.  

23-25  Randall  HAYWARD,  esquire,  and  Anne,  lady  [Grey  of]  POWIS,  his  wife,  v.  Adrian 
STOKES,  esquire,  and  Frances  his  wife. 

Sites  of  the  monasteries  of  Stoneleigh  and  Arbury,  manor  of  Monks  Kirby,  etc.,  of  the  demise  of 
Charles  [Brandon],  Duke  of  Suffolk,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Anne  and  Frances.  Warwick. 

26-28  The  same  (Haworthe)  v.  John  HERBERT,  esquire,  Jane  his  wife,  William  CHARLETON 
and  others. 

Forgery  of  a Chancery  commission  in  a suit  for  dower,  and  detention  of  household  goods. 

Salop,  Montgomery. 

33-35  The  same  (Hauworthe),  v.  the  said  John  and  Jane. 

Continuance  of  the  above  suit  in  contempt  of  an  injunction  from  the  late  Chancellor.  Answer 
wanting.  Salop,  Montgomery. 

29-32  The  said  Randall  (Hauworth,  Haward)  v.  the  said  Adrian  and  Frances. 

Arrears  of  annuity  due  to  the  said  Anne  now  deceased,  as  part  of  the  estate  of  the  said  duke. 
Mutilated.  — — — 

36-37  Barbara,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Henry  HERDSON  of  London,  v.  Richard 
BRYDGES,  knight,  late  sheriff  of  Berks. 

Goods  of  John  Hidden  extended  on  statute.  Berks. 

38-39  Roland  HEYNES  of  Bridgnorth  v.  William  ARNEWEY  and  Alice  his  daughter. 

Gold  ‘ angelles  ’ or  ‘ angellettes  ’ received  by  the  said  Alice  together  with  a proposal  of  marriage 
from  Edward  Taylor,  which  she  afterwards  rejected.  Salop. 

40-41  Thomas  HEYWARD  v.  WALTER  ap  Guillam  of  Ross,  esquire. 

Household  goods  of  the  gift  of  Edward  Hayward  of  Ross,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant. 

Hereford. 

42-44  Reynold  HIGATE  of  Great  Chart,  co.  Kent,  gentleman,  and  Constance  his  wife,  late  the 
wife  of  William  Sympson,  v.  John,  son  of  Peter  JOHNSON  alias  Dyckland. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  ‘ scunage  ’ of  Calais,  previously  in  dispute  in  this  court.  Faded.  Calais. 
45-50  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  John  HILLES,  v.  Anne  RICARDES  and  Jervis  RAMSDEN, 
executors  of  Stephen  Ricardes. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  the  ‘ den  ’ of  Omenden  in  Middgnden,  late  of 
the  said  John,  one  of  whose  executors  was  the  said  Stephen.  Kent. 

51  Joan  HITCHINS  v.  William  HITCHINS  and  John  HAND. 

Debt  of  the  said  Hand  to  Humphrey  Hitchins,  deceased  husband  of  the  said  Joan,  whose  executors 
were  herself  and  the  said  William.  

52-55  William  HODGEKYN  v.  Leonard  MOUNT. 

Refusal  to  complete  an  assignment  of  a lease  from  John  Seyntleger,  knight.  Mutilated. 

Buckingham. 

56  Richard  HOLFORDE,  sewer  of  the  Chamber,  and  George  WARREN,  citizen  and  [goldsmith  ?] 
of  London,  v.  William  RAWLYNSON. 

Demand  of  payment  for  a lease  of  a tenement  in  St.  Mary-le-Strand  where  complainant  had  a 
licence  to  ‘ occupie  the  game  of  bowlyng  and  whyte  otherwyse  called  hand  owte,’  all  such  licences 
having  since  been  revoked  by  Act  of  Parliament.  Mutilated.  Middlesex. 

57  The  same  (?)  v.  Robert  CHAPMAN  and  John  ELLYS  his  tenant. 

Like  suit  concerning  another  house  and  garden.  Mutilated.  Middlesex. 

58-59  William  HOLFORTHE,  citizen  and  skinner  of  London,  v.  the  mayor,  aldermen  and  sheriffs 
of  LONDON,  and  Sibill  NORRYS  and  Robert  OKEY  alias  Norrys,  her  son. 

Slander  and  frivolous  action  of  debt  following  a matrimonial  suit  by  the  said  Sibill.  Certiorari  and 
subpoena . London. 

60  Reynold  HOLLINGWORTH  v.  Robert  REYNOLDES  of  London,  haberdasher. 

Action  for  a judgment  debt  of  John  Crowche.  Injunction.  London. 

61  Thomas  HOOKE  v.  James  SAWNDERSON  of  Spalding,  co.  Lincoln,  and  Thomas  PREEST 
his  servant. 

Hempseed  paid  for  in  malt  at  Downham  Market.  Norfolk. 

62-64  Robert  HORNESBY  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  daughter  of  Myles  Ryder  of  Crowle  (Croyle), 
deceased,  v.  Lawrence  SPONGE. 

Household  goods  of  the  said  Ryder,  of  whose  will  the  said  Elizabeth  is  executrix  and  defendant  is 
supervisor.  Lincoln. 

65  Giles  HORSYNGTON  of  Pucklechurch,  co.  Gloucester,  v.  Thomas  PAYNE. 

Action  for  price  of  cheese  and  butter,  in  revenge  for  an  action  in  the  Star  Chamber  ( Star  Chamber 
Proceedings,  Henry  VIII,  File  XXV,  Nos.  103,  140  and  194;  File  XXI,  No.  80).  London. 

66-69  Michael  HUDSON  v.  William  LEVERETT  of  Newark  and  Dorothy  his  wife. 

Money  and  goods  entrusted  to  the  said  Dorothy. 


Notts. 


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70-76  William  HYCHCOCKE  and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Roger  Germyn  and  formerly  of 
John  Alport,  v.  John  LANE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  daughter  of  the  said  Agnes. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Pendeford,  of  the  demise  of  the  late  prior  and  convent 
of  St.  Thomas  by  Stratford.  Stafford. 

77-80  Robert  HYDE  of  Lincoln,  yeoman,  v.  Godfrey  and  Agnes  HYDE. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Little  Hayfield  in  Glossop,  late  of  Nicholas  Hyde,  parson  of  Standon,  co. 
Stafford,  and  Thomas  Skrymsher.  Derby. 

81  Baldwin  HYLL,  rector  of  Tallaton,  v.  John  HYLL  of  Wear. 

Money  and  other  considerations  due  on  a lease  of  complainant’s  corn-tithes.  Mutilated.  Devon. 

82  William  HYLL  v.  Richard  WIGHTMAN. 

Advowson  of  the  church  of  Sibson  acquired  of  Thomas  Palmer,  knight.  Leicester. 


FILE  1435. 


1-2  John  HALE  v.  Nicholas  HAYLE,  Joyce  his  wife,  and  Edward  DASHWEN  (Dasshefen). 
Goods  and  lands  in  Alveley  and  elsewhere,  late  of  Humphrey  Hale,  deceased,  husband  of  the  said 
Joyce,  whos^  executor  complainant  is.  Answer  mutilated. ; Salop,  Stafford. 

3 Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  HALL  of  Worcester,  esquire,  and  Francis  their  son  by  William 

Tyler  of  London,  his  uncle  and  next  heir,  v 

Manor  of  Hilles  Aston  alias  Whiteladies  Aston,  advowson  of  the  rectory  and  vicarage,  tithes  of  corn, 
and  messuages  and  lands  there  and  in  Nether  Aston.  Mutilated.  Worcester. 

4-6  John  HALL  of  South  Newton,  grandson  and  heir  of  entail  of  Richard  Hall,  v.  Thomas 
OKELEY. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Chipping  Norton  formerly  of  Thomas  Water,  clerk.  Oxford. 

7 John  HALLS,  esquire,  v.  Richard  MEYO. 

Barton  of  Ford  with  a marsh  late  of  Richard  Halls,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Devon. 

8 William  HAMELDEN,  late  of  Stanwich,  gentleman,  v.  William  LEVERYCHE  of  the  same. 


yeoman. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  partly  paid.  Northampton. 

William  HAMET,  husbandman,  v.  Richard  GENNOWE  and  John  DUNGIELL. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Cottingbek  in  St.  Germans,  bought  of  defendants  and  of  Joan,  wife  of  the 
said  Gennowe  and  mother  of  the  said  Dungiell.  Mutilated.  Cornwall. 


10-13  John  HANNAM  v.  Ambrose  HANNAM. 

Lands  in  North  Cheriton  and  Lotterford,  late  of  Ambrose  Hannam,  deceased,  father  of  both  parties. 

Somerset. 


14-15  Nicholas  HARPESFYLD,  LL.D.,  archdeacon  of  Canterbury  and  parson  of  St.  Stephen’s 


without  Canterbury,  v.  Thomas  CULPEPER  of  Bidborough  (Bidebury),  esquire. 

Parsonage  and  glebe  of  St.  Stephen’s.  Kent. 

16  John  HARRISON  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Isobel  REDHED. 

Rent  in  Westham  of  the  bequest  of  John  Funnell,  brother  of  the  said  Joan  and  Isabel.  Sussex 

17  Lancelot  HARRYSON,  yeoman  of  the  Chamber,  v.  John  WARCOPE,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  called  Ingmire  in  Sedbergh,  held  of  defendant  by  the  tenant-right  of  the  county 
which  is  no  bar  to  an  action  at  common  law.  York. 

18  Thomas  HASTYNGES,  knight,  v.  Anthony  OVINGTON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Ovington.  York. 

19  George  HAWKYNS  v.  Thomas  MEYRE,  late  of  London,  and  Fortune  his  wife. 

Messuages,  bams  and  land  at  Upton  in  West  Ham,  late  of  Owen  Hawkyns,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant  and  husband  of  the  said  Fortune.  Essex. 

20-22  Henry,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  HAYE  of  Litchurch,  v.  Robert  and  John,  sons  of  Richard 
SHAWE  of  Carlton,  co.  Notts,  deceased,  and  W’illiam  WYLKINSON. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  land  in  Quarndon.  Derby. 

23  Nicholas  HECKER  and  John  HARISON  v.  Francis  TIRRET  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Execution  for  a debt  on  houses  in  Rye,  where  the  King’s  writ  of  common  process  does  not  run. 

Sussex. 

24  John  HELME,  rector  of  Stocking  Pelham,  and  John  GOODEMAN,  his  farmer,  v.  John 
GROWTE,  farmer  of  Jerome  Songer’s  manor  of  Stocking  Pelham. 


Leases  of  the  parsonage  made  by  John  Freman,  late  rector,  deprived  for  marriage,  and  of  the  glebe 
made  by  the  said  Songer,  being  patron.  See  File  1429,  No.  36.  Herts. 

25-29  William  HENDER  (Hynder)  v.  Thomas  HAMLEY,  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John 
Lawes  (Lowes),  and  John  JENSON. 

Tenement  in  Whitstone  acquired  of  William  Dawe  and  Joan  his  wife.  Cornwall. 

30  Henry  HENTHORNE  of  Laceby  v.  Robert  SMYTHE  of  Great  Limber. 

Obtaining  and  paying  away  money  entrusted  by  complainant  to  Thomas  Ward.  3J  lines  erased. 

Lincoln. 

31-32  William  HERBERT  v.  John  GOLDWYER. 

Lands  ( described ) in  Kenwick  of  the  feoffment  of  William  Beell.  D.XI,  42.  Berks. 

33-35  John  HEWES  alias  Lloied  of  Burford,  co.  Oxford,  v.  RICHARD  ap  Jevan  ap  Owen,  son  of 
Jevan  ap  Owen  Baugh,  and  others. 

Land  in  Trustow  ....  late  of  Howell  ap  Jevan  Lloid,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 
Damaged.  Montgomery. 


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William  HEWET,  alderman  of  London  v.  John  PANTON  and  others,  tenants  of  the  manor  of 
Beesby  (Beysbye,  Basby)  dwelling  in  Gunnerby,  Wold  Newton  and  Beesby  (now  in  Hawerby). 
Frivolous  suits  and  refusal  of  rents.  Lincoln. 

37  George  HEYDON,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  CHYLD  and  others. 

Balance  of  debt  the  agreement  for  which  is  in  defendant’s  hands.  ! — . 


38  Thomas  HEYWARD  of  Ashton  v.  John  SPYSER  of  Monmouth. 

Plate  of  Eleanor,  late  the  wife  of  complainant,  formerly  Eleanor  Mutton,  whose  executor 
defendant  is.  Somerset,  Monmouth. 

39  John  and  . . . , sons  of  Richard  HIGGINS,  deceased,  v.  Thomas  BERDSLEY,  overseer 

of  the  will  of  the  said  Richard,  and  Richard  BELLINGHAM  (Bullingham). 

Money,  goods,  plate,  etc.  Mutilated.  

40-43  Rowland  HILL,  knight,  v.  Edward  WALFORD,  William  ELCOCK  and  Richard  DARWYN. 
Rights  of  common  in  Emlode  (i.e.  Evenlode,  co.  Worcester  ?)  belonging  to  the  manor  of  Lambrough 
(i.e.  Longborough  ?).  [Worcester  ?]  Gloucester. 

44-45  John  HIPPISLEY,  gentleman,  and  Mary  his  wife  v.  Lawrance  RASTALL,  gentleman. 

Lease  ©f  a ‘ pasture  close  or  ilond  called  Tynseigh  ’ on  the  ‘ Temses  ’ adjoining  the  parish  of  Egham 
entrusted  to  defendant  by  Thomas  Flower,  gentleman,  father  of  the  said  Mary.  D.XI,  3.  Surrey. 

46  The  same  v.  John  PAYNE,  gentleman. 

Lease  of  the  rectory  of  Banwell  of  the  bequest  of  the  said  Flower.  Somerset. 

47  The  same  v.  Thomas  NORRES,  yeoman. 

Pasture  and  an  island  in  Egham  and  Staines  of  the  like  bequest.  Surrey,  Middlesex. 

48  Thomas  HOBSON  and  Alice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Andrew  Bedman  and  administratrix 
of  his  goods,  v.  Richard  COOK  and  Henry  TYLER,  yeomen. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Sutton  made  by  Francis  Wyat,  gentleman.  Mutilated. 

Essex. 

49-51  John  HODDER  the  younger,  son  of  William  Hodder,  deceased,  v.  John  HODDER  the  elder, 
Joan  his  wife  and  Walter  SAMPSON. 

Joint  lease  to  the  said  John  and  John  of  the  site'of  the  manor  of  Barn  and  half  the  rest  by  the 
surveyors  of  Cicely  [Grey],  ‘ marques  Dorcet,’  and  Thomas  her  son.  Dorset. 

52-54  William  HODGES  and  Parnell  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Gaylerde,  v.  Thomas  BONVILE, 
gentleman. 

Close  of  pasture  in  West  Dillington  of  the  demise  of  John  Bonvyle,  gentleman,  father  of  complainant. 

Somerset. 

55-62  James  HOLAND  of  Colnbrook,  co.  Middlesex,  and  Isabel  his  wife,  v.  Thomas  WYBER, 
esquire,  Thomas  his  son,  and  Roger  LANCASTER. 

Messuage  and  land  held  of  the  first  defendant’s  manor  of  Clifton.  Westmorland. 

63-64  John  HOLLAND  v.  Nicholas  HOLLAND  and  others. 

Manor  of  Lees  in  Glossopdale  of  the  gift  of  Guy  Holland,  deceased,  father  of  both  parties.  Derby. 

65  Leonard  HOLLANDE,  esquire,  and  Joan  his  wife,  v.  Thomas  GUILFORDE  and  Richard 
ELVINGTON,  esquires. 

Manors  of  Westferley,  Covertes,  and  Yapton  and  lands  there,  late  of  Ralph  Bellingham,  esquire, 
deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Joan.  Sussex. 

66  Thomas  HOLLE  of  Heigham  v.  Richard  BULWARD  and  Margaret  his  wife. 

Land  in  Earlham  between  Heigham  Heath  and  the  lands  of  the  late  abbot  of  Langley.  Norfolk. 

67-68  Richard,  son  and  executor  of  Robert  HOLTER  of  Lewes,  v.  John  APTOFTE,  executor  of 
Henry  Fitzherbert  of  Ringbere  [i.e.  Ringmer  ?). 

Debt.  Sussex. 

69  Peter  HONYBOURNE,  citizen  and  draper  of  London,  v.  Humphrey  ONESLOWE,  executor 
of  Richard  Whitaker  of  Shrewsbury,  clothier. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid.  London,  Salop. 

70  John  HOPKYNS  and  James  MORLEY  of  London,  merchants,  owners  of  the  ship  Elizabeth, 
v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON  and  John  HASSARD  of  Lyme,  merchant,  owner  of  the  ship 
Fawkon. 

Action  on  a bond  concerning  two  French  pnzes  taken  at  sea  by  the  said  ships.  Certiorari  and 
subpoena.  Mutilated.  London,  Dorset. 

71-73  John  HOPWOOD  and  Anne,  his  wife,  v.  Robert,  grandson  and  heir  of  Robert  CLIDEROWE. 
Manor  of  Bailey,  messuages  and  lands  there  and  in  Goosnargh,  Cumeralgh  in  Whittington  (Comberall) 
Broughton,  Finningley  and  Misson,  and  moiety  of  the  manor  of  Aukley  and  of  messuages  and  lands 
there.  Lancaster,  Notts. 

74-79  Thomas  HORNE,  guardian  to  William  Robyns,  an  infant,  v.  John  PEYS  (Payse)  and  Joan 
his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Kensworth,  late  of  Thomas  Robyns(on),  deceased,  father  of  the  said  William 
and  husband  of  the  said  Joan.  Herts. 

80-83  Paul  HOUGH  and  Willemote  his  wife,  daughter  of  John  White  and  of  Clase  his  wife,  both 
deceased,  v.  Joan  WHITE,  second  wife  of  the  said  John. 

Messuage  and  land  held  of  the  dean  of  Exeter’s  manor  of  Braunton.  Devon. 


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84  Emmott  late  the  wife  of  William  HOUGHTON  v.  John  BRISTOWE. 

Action  in  the  Common  Bench  for  lands  in  Staythorpe  (Starethorpe)  pending  a suit  in  this  court. 

Notts. 

85-87  Richard  HOUNSELL  of  Eype,  mariner,  and  Alice  his  wife,  v.  Nicholas  LONGE  and  Agnes 
his  wife,  formerly  Agnes  Crocker. 

Seizure  of  goods  of  Matthew  Martin  of  Whitchurch,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Alice,  and  abduction 
of  Sara  her  mother.  Dorset. 

88-90  William  HOWSDEN  of  Great  Chesterford  v.  Richard  HAMOND  of  Debden. 

Contempt  of  an  arbitral  award  concerning  a debt  of  Robert  Wright  of  Debden,  yeoman.  D.  XII,  10. 

Essex. 

91  The  same  v.  the  steward  and  bailiffs  of  the  court  of  WALDEN,  and  [the  same]. 

Action  of  debt  pending  the  above  suit.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Faded.  Essex. 

92  Walter  HUGGARDE  of  Lincoln,  tanner,  brother  and  executor  of  John  Huggarde,  v.  William 
HUGGARDE  of  Collingham,  also  his  brother. 

Action  on  a bond  intended  to  be  to  the  use  of  defendant’s  children.  Lincoln,  Notts. 

93  Robert  HUMFRYE  v.  William  LYNGE  and  Alice,  his  wife. 

One-fifth  of  lands  in  Stowlangtoft,  late  of  John  Rose,  deceased.  Suffolk. 

94  William,  brother  and  heir  of  Thomas  HUNTE  of  Chawston  in  Roxton  (Cholverston)  v.  Alice 
HUNTE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage,  cottages  and  land  in  Maulden.  Bedford. 

95-99  Richard  HLIRLESTON  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  William  SNEYD,  alderman  of  Chester, 
and  other  executors  of  the  said  William. 

Money  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  Elizabeth  Shalcrosse.  Chester. 

100  James  HUXLEY  of  Bow  Brickhill,  co.  Bucks,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  Huxley,  v.  Ralph 
DUTTON  of  Hatton,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Sydenhall,  formerly  of  Ralph  Huxley  and  Joan  his  wife,  deceased.  Chester. 

101  Laurence  HYDE  of  Templecombe,  co.  Somerset,  gentleman,  v.  Anthony  VENABLES, 
gentleman,  and  Dowse  VENABLES. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Aston  by  Pickmere,  in  Great  Budworth,  late  of  George  Woode  of  Balterley,  co. 
Stafford,  gentleman.  Chester. 

102  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  same  place,  late  of  a chantry  in  the  chapel  of  Stretford,  co.  Lancaster. 

Chester 


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1 Myles  HADLEY,  LL.B.,  parson,  of  Little  Gaddesden,  v.  Thomas  HEFFE  and  Edward 
NEWMAN. 

Parsonage  of  Little  Gaddesden.  Herts. 

2 Richard  HALL,  gentleman,  uncle  and  heir  of  Ellen  Hall  of  London,  v.  John  WOODROF, 
Elizabeth  his  wife,  and  others. 

Occupation  of  messuages  and  land  in  Edmonton,  in  contempt  of  a writ  of  habere  facias  seisinam. 

Middlesex. 

3-4  William  HALL  of  Ellastone  (?)  yeoman,  v.  John  DEANE  and  John  LEE. 

Messuage  and  lands  ( described ) in  Mavesyn  Ridware  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Cawarden,  gentleman, 
and  Elizabeth,  his  wife.  Stafford. 

5-6  John  HALYBRED  v.  Robert  QUYNCE  and  Joan,  his  wife,  executrix  of  John  Holt  of 
Taverham. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  in  Norwich,  and  of  a bond  formerly  delivered  to  the  said 
Joan  under  a promise  of  marriage  with  complainant.  Damaged.  Norfolk. 

7-11  Perkyn  HAMLEY  of  Redruth,  labourer,  grandson  and  heir  of  Roger  Hamley  and  of  Nelyor 
his  wife,  v.  Richard  ERISY,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  James  Eryssy. 

Land  in  Treleghwartha  (i.e.  Treleigh  in  Redruth)  of  the  gift  of  John  Penpons,  esquire. 

Cornwall. 

12  John  HARDINGE  of  Cowley,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  HARDINGE,  his  elder  brother,  and  George 
and  Thomas,  sons  of  the  latter. 

Fraud  in  drafting  a fine  for  purchase  of  a moiety  of  messuages,  mills,  and  land  in  Cam,  Dursley,  and 
elsewhere,  formerly  of  John  Draycote.  Faded.  Gloucester. 

13-18  William  HARRIS  of  Malden,  gentleman,  v.  Vincent  HARRYS. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Cold  Norton,  late  of  William  Harris  of  Southminster,  deceased,  father  of  both 
parties.  Essex. 

19-23  The  same  v.  the  same,  Arthur  his  brother,  and  Christopher  and  Edward  HARRIS. 

Manors  of  Westwick  and  Eastwick  (in  Burnham-on-Crouch)  and  Baynards  in  C . . . , late  of 

the  said  William,  the  father.  Essex. 

24-26  The  same  v.  the  said  Arthur,  John  BODE,  and  others. 

Manors  of  Westwick  and  Shopland  and  lands  in  Burnham,  Little  W’akering,  Foulness,  Maldon, 
Canewdon,  Southchurch,  Mundon,  Shopland,  Prittlewell,  Great  Oakley,  Rochford,  Crixea,  Althorn, 
Mayland,  Lachingdon,  Woodham  Mortimer,  Southminster,  etc.  Mutilated.  Essex. 

27-35  Alice,  HARVEY  of  Thetford,  co.  Norfolk,  v.  William  and  Richard  CORBYN,  William  HYB- 
BERT,  Alice,  his  wife,  and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Shotton  and  Ewloe,  late  of  William  Harvey,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Flint. 


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36-39  John  HATTON  of  Whiston  v.  Thomas  BOLT,  clerk. 

Payments  made  on  defendant’s  behalf.  Salop 

40  George  HAWARD,  knight,  v.  David  BARHAM,  miller,  the  churchwardens  of  MAIDSTONE 
and  CLIFF  by  Lewes,  and  others. 

Information  as  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Maidstone  given  for  St.  Christopher’s  and  St  George’s 
lights  in  the  church  there,  and  cottages,  gardens  and  a ‘ wyshe  ’ in  Cliff  of  the  late  fraternitv  of  St 
Thomas  there,  all  concealed  from  the  Crown.  Kent  Sussex 

41  John  HAWARDEN,  principal  of  ‘ the  king’s  halle  and  the  college  of  Brasenhouse  *’  and  the 
scholars  of  the  same  college  v.  John  WILLIAMS,  lord  Williams  of  Thame. 

Land  called  Bassett’s  Fee  in  Boteley  meadow.  Oxford 

42-44  Thomas  HELE  v.  William  KYMPE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  held  of  complainant’s  manor  of  Cassacowen  in  Blisland. 

45  Thomas  HERLEAWYN,  yeoman,  and  Mary  his  wife,  v.  Anthony  HAWES. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Bosue  in  St.  Ewe  demised  by  John  Arundell  of  Lanhern,  knight,  to  John 
Hawes,  since  deceased.  ' Cornwall 

46  William,  son  of  Roger  HILL  and  of  Mary  his  wife,  both  deceased,  v.  John  GOODMAN 
dean  of  Wells,  and  John  COTTERELL  and  others,  clerks,  ‘ residensies  ’ of  the  cathedral.  ’ 

Tenement  in  the  ‘ overland  ’ of  the  said  dean  and  chapter’s  manor  of  Allerton  (Alverton). 

47-49  William  HILL  the  elder  v.  William  HILL,  complainant  in  the  above  suit. 

Land  and  mill  in  Allerton  of  the  grant  of  Edmund  Somerset,  gentleman,  and  John  Basse  of  Pensford. 

SOMFRSFT 

50-52  John  HOLBECKE  v.  Humphrey  GYLBYE  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  held  of  the  manor  of  Laneham  by  John  Kellome,  deceased,  grandfather  of  com- 
plainant. Notts 

53-54  William  and  Henry,  sons  of  John  HOLLOWAIE,  deceased  v.  William  GLOSSE  their 
brother-in-law. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Apps  of  the  demise  of  the  late  prior  of  Christchurch.  Hants  (I.W.). 

55-57  Agnes  HOLMES  of  Swaffham  v.  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  ROLFE  of  the 
same. 

L°an-  Cambridge. 

58-61  Richard  HOMMERSLEY  of  Stafford  v.  Francis,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  WARDE. 

Exchange  of  pastures  in  the  lordship  of  Tillington.  Stafford 

62-68  Beatrix  HOORE  v.  Robert  HOORE,  Richard  BOWERMAN  (Burman),  Richard  COLLEN- 
SON,  Francis  AYNESWORTH,  John  BUSHE,  and  others. 

Burgages  and  land  in  Leicester,  late  of  Thomas  Hoore,  deceased,  husband  of  complainant  and  father 
ot  the  said  Robert.  Leicester. 

69-73  Christopher  HOSKINS,  an  executor  of  John  Norman,  clerk,  v.  Edmund  BOWRE  and 
others. 

Money,  plate  ( described ) and  goods  of  the  said  Norman,  whereof  he  bequeathed  100/.  to  a priest  to 
teach  school  at  Kingsclere.  Hants. 

74-76  William  HULLOND,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  ARSCOTT,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Holsworthy.  Devon. 

77-80  Stephen  HUNTER,  clerk  and  others,  administrators  of  the  goods  of  Anthony  Style,  deceased, 
v.  Lawrence  HALL. 

Lease  made  by  the  prior  and  convent  of  Durford  of  lands  in  Petersfield.  Hants. 

81-83  John  HYCHEMAN,  a minor,  v.  Joan  STEVENS. 

Lands  in  Over  and  Nether  Inglessham,  late  of  Walter  Hvcheman  of  Kempsford,  co.  Gloucester, 
deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  [Wilts.] 


FILE  1437. 

1 Thomas  HABGOOD  of  Chute,  co.  Wilts,  v.  John  CURY,  parson  of  Linkenholt. 

Lease  of  arable  common  of  pasture,  and  tithe  of  milk,  calves  and  corn  belonging  to  defendant's 
parsonage.  Hants. 

2—5  John  HALL  of  South  Newton  v.  Richard  HOLMARKE  (Halmarke)  parson  of  Salford. 

Lease  of  defendant’s  parsonage  to  Edmund  Annesley,  contrary  to  his  promise  on  the  surrender  of 
complainant’s  lease.  Oxford. 

6 Thomas  HALL. 

Petition  to  examine  witnesses  in  an  information  for  usury  laid  in  the  Common  Bench  against  John 
Blyth,  gentleman.  

7 Richard  HANDFORDE,  citizen  and  painter-stainer  of  London,  v.  the  officers  of  the 
ADMIRAL’S  COURT,  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON,  and  John  WARREN  of  London, 
barber  surgeon,  Lybeus  FOXE  of  the  same,  merchant,  and  Peter  van  STENCELL. 

Double  attachment  of  hides  and  gloves  bought  of  the  said  Foxe,  at  the  several  suits  of  the  other 
defendants.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  London. 

8-11  John  HARCOURT  and  Francis  STONER,  knights,  v.  Anthony  HUDDELSTON,  Mary  his 
wife,  and  others. 

Reviver  of  a suit  on  a counterbond  for  a debt  of  Francis  Barentyne,  deceased,  whose  goods  have  come 
to  complainant’s  hands.  Damaged.  London. 


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12  14  John  son  and  heir  of  William  HARE  v.  John  WATTON,  yeoman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a close  in  Romford.  Mutilated.  Essex. 

15  Thomas  HARPER  of  Southwark  v.  the  bailiffs  of  KINGSTON  and  Ellen  MYLES. 

Action  on  a composition  for  a debt.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Surrey. 

10  18  Thomas  HARRYSON,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  LITTILBURIE,  esquire,  Robert  BAN- 
BLTRGH  and  Andrew  CATBYE  (Cadby). 

Lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Hemingby  promised  by  the  said  Littilburie.  Lincoln. 

19-22  Henry  HART,  Margaret  his  wife,  and  John  CARNESDALE,  administrators  of  the  goods  of 
Robert  Cowper  of  Stoke  Nayland,  deceased,  v.  John  ABBES. 

Land  in  Nayland  of  the  demise  of  Christopher  Danby,  knight.  Suffolk. 

23  John  HARTE  of  London,  carpenter,  and  Alice  his  wife,  v.  William  BROMBY  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Calverton  (?).  Faded.  Notts. 

24  John  HARTE  v.  Katherine  GRENALL. 

Goods  of  William  Harte,  deceased  father  of  complainant  and  husband  of  defendant,  who  are  both, 
his  executors.  Lincoln. 

25-28  George  HASELL  v.  John  WATERS. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a tenement  in  Haddenham  as  formerly  made  to  Thomas  Gunstone  of 
Soham.  Mutilated.  Cambridge. 

29-32  Thomas  HEDGES  (Hodges)  v.  Edward  son  of  Thomas  HART. 

Land  in  Sherston  Pinkney,  bought  of  William  Morgan  and  Jerome  Halley.  Wilts. 

33-36  Edmund  HENLEY  and  Margery  his  wife  v.  John  RODDON  and  William  GYFFORDE. 

Half  a bed  of  down  and  bolster  and  other  goods  (described)  given  to  the  use  of  the  said  Margery  by 
John  Stone  of  Offwell,  clerk,  deceased  (Defendants  give  a different  list.)  . Devon. 

37-40  Roger  HENSHAWE,  servant  to  Nicholas  West,  gentleman,  one  of  the  Six  Clerks,  v.  John 
FALLOGHES  (Fallowes). 

Messuage  and  land  in  Alderley  formerly  of  Oliver  Fallowes.  Chester. 

41-42  John  and  Edward  HERENDEN  of  Boughton  Monchelsea  v.  Thomas  FYSHER. 

Land  in  Loose  formerly  of  Aleyn  Andrewes,  great-grandfather  of  complainants.  Mutilated.  Kent. 

43  49  Richard  HOLFORDE,  one  of  the  King’s  Chamber,  v.  Thomas  LEFTWICHE,  Margaret 
WOODROFFE,  Humphrey  TAILOL1R  her  tenant  at  will  and  others. 

Closes  of  pasture  in  Wincham  near  Great  Budworth  (Wymyncheham)  demised  by  Thomas  Leftwiche 
of  Leftwich  to  Humphrey  Holford,  brother  of  complainant.  Replication  wanting.  Chester. 

50  Michael  HOMEWOOD  v.  Richard  DL^NTON  and  Eleanor  his  wife. 

Cottage  held  of  the  manor  of  Cuckfteld.  Sussex. 

51  John  HOORDE,  gentleman,  v.  Ralph  BENETT. 

Corn-mills  in  the  manor  of  Langacre  (in  Broad  Clist)  of  the  demise  of  Frances  duchess  of  Suffolk 
and  others.  Devon  . 


52-55  Richard  HOPKYN,  master  of  the  hospital  of  Stoke  by  Newark,  v.  John  MOLYNEUX 
esquire. 

Dilapidation  of  the  chapel  of  St.  Leonard  belonging  to  the  said  hospital,  and  wrongful  occupation 
of  its  lands  in  Stoke,  Elston  and  Cotham.  Mutilated.  Notts. 

56-58  Thomas  HORSEMAN  of  Old  Sleaford,  esquire,  v.  William  BROWNE,  gentleman. 

Action  for  a debt  already  paid  in  oxen.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

59-60  The  same  v.  Simon  HALL  of  Donington,  gentleman,  and  Reynold  HALL. 

Money  repaid  by  the  Crown  on  cancelling  a sale  of  chantry  lands  in  Great  Hale  and  of  the  rectory  and 
tithe  of  Meer.  Lincoln. 

61-63  John  HOTHUM,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  Francis  Hotham,  knight,  and  Thomas  FUGALL, 
parson  of  Lowthorpe,  v.  Thomas  EYNUS,  esquire. 

Rectory  of  Lowthorpe,  occupied  by  colour  of  possession  of  chantry  lands.  York. 

64-66  William  HUDSON  of  St.  Alban's,  innholder,  v.  Richard  SHARPE. 

Instalments  of  purchase-money  of  the  Lion  inn  in  St.  Alban’s,  paid  beyond  what  was  due.  Herts. 

67  John  HUGH  v.  Richard  SMYTH  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  the  lordship  of  Bromfield  late  of  Hugh  Gryffith  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Mutilated.  Denbigh. 

68  John  HUMFREY  of  Hitchin,  tile-maker,  v.  Robert  DRAPER  of  Ippolitts,  yeoman. 

Entry  on  a tenement  on  Tilehouse  Street,  Hitchin,  on  purchasing  others  adjoining.  Herts. 

69  Richard  HUNT  v.  Thomas  HANBERY,  vicar  of  Coterege  (i.e.  Cotheridge  ?). 

Lease  of  defendant’s  tithes.  Mutilated.  Marches  of  Wales  [i.e.  Worcester  ?] 

70-71  Thomas  son  and  heir  of  Christopher  HUNT  v.  Richard  PLA(Y)STON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Shardlow  and  messuages  and  lands  in  Ashton  and  Wilne 
(Wyllen).  Derby. 

72-73  William  HUSON,  parson  of  Fritton,  v.  Robert  JOHNSON  of  Hethel. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  complainant’s  parsonage,  and  breach  of  conditions  of  the  lease  thereof. 
Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

74-75  Oliver  HYDE,  gentleman,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Robert  A(t)wood,  deceased,  v. 
Richard  and  John  BUTLER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Radley  of  the  demise  of  the  abbot  and  convent  of  Abingdon.  Berks. 

76  John,  Thomas  and  William  HYLL  v.  Randolph  and  Henry  GRAVENOUR. 

Lands  late  of  Robert  Hyll.  Mutilated.  ? 


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77  Robert  HYLLARY  of  Denver,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  BELLAMY  of  Well,  yeoman. 

Execution  on  a judgment  debt  after  compromise.  Norfolk. 

78-79  John  and  Joan  HYWOOD  v.  Philip  STOCK  WELL  of  New  Windsor. 

Seizure  of  jewels,  plate,  money  and  goods.  Berks. 


FILE  1438. 


I- 2  William  HACKER  v.  Stephen  BORDE  of  Lindfield. 

Refusal  of  redemption  money  for  the  manor  of  Grant  and  other  lands  in  Lancing.  Sussex. 

3-6  John  HALE  v.  [the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of]  LONDON,  and  Richard  HAMDEN,  leather-seller, 
and  others. 

False  verdict  in  an  action  of  trover  and  waste  of  goods.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Mutilated.  London. 

7 John  HALL  v.  John  TREGYAN  and  others. 

Land  in  Penponce  held  of  the  said  Tregyan’s  manor  of  Rosmodres.  Cornwall. 

8 John  HARFORDE  and  Richard  his  son,  both  of  Bosbury,  co.  Herefored,  v.  Walter  MAY, 
clerk. 

Partnership  of  the  bishop  of  Hereford’s  part  of  Prestbury.  Gloucester. 

9-10  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  HARRIS,  and  William  and  John  their  sons, 
v.  John  CARTER,  son-in-law  of  the  said  Nicholas. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Seend  (Sean)  and  Bulkington.  Mutilated.  Wilts. 

II- 13  William  HAWKES  of  Timsbury,  co.  Somerset,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  Hawkes,  gentleman, 

v.  Roger  SMYTHE,  husbandman. 

Manor  of  Egleton  and  messuages  and  lands  in  Upper  and  Lower  Egleton  and  Bishop’s  Frome,  late 
of  William  Gower,  esquire.  Hereford. 

14-16  William  HAWKES  of  Gloucester  and  Joan,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Synton,  and  John 
CAMPYON  of  Mathon,  co.  Worcester,  v.  Edward  STAMPFORD,  late  of  Rowley,  co. 
Stafford,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ersett  ( i.e . Hergest?)  adjudged  to  the  said  Joan  by  several  decrees  of  the 
Council  of  the  Marches.  Hereford. 

17-21  Robert  HEATH  v.  William  ANNE  of  Middleton,  gentleman. 

Judgment  obtained  at  nisi  prius,  pending  a suit  in  this  court,  on  a bond  to  supply  millstones  to  a 
mill  at  North  Aston.  See  File  1312,  No.  46.  Oxford. 

22-25  Henry  HERON  of  London  and  Christian  his  wife  v.  Reynold  ALEE,  Alice  his  wife,  late  the 
wife  of  Thomas  Stapleton,  and  Thomas  STAPLETON  her  son. 

Lands  in  Bollington  and  Sutton,  late  held  according  to  the  custom  of  the  manor  and  forest  of 
Macclesfield  by  Thomas  Champion,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Alice  and  of  Katherine,  mother  of 
the  said  Christian.  Chester. 

2(1  Thomas  HERVEST  of  Salisbury  v.  Robert  RENEGER  of  Southampton,  merchant. 

Balance  of  a debt  for  lead,  the  bond  for  which  was  delivered  on  part  payment.  Wilts,  Hants. 
27-29  Anthony  HICKMOT  of  London,  brewer,  v.  W’illiam  POUGHNYLL  of  Ludlow,  co.  Salop, 
gentleman. 

Crown  lease  of  lands  in  Welshpool  and  Machynlleth,  late  belonging  to  chantries  in  the  churches  of 
those  parishes.  Montgomery. 

30  Walter  HIDE  v.  Joan  HIDE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Stevenage,  late  of  Thomas  Hide,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Hereford  (rectius  Herts). 

31-34  Richard  HOGETES  (Hodgetts),  yeoman,  v.  Adam  and  John  (A)PARKE  alias  Pershouse. 
Tenement  in  the  lordship  of  Dudley  acquired  of  John  Hogetes  of  Sedgley,  co.  Stafford,  yeoman. 

D.  XIV,  56.  Worcester. 

35  Roger  HOLLANDE  v.  Anne  VYNSENT. 

Passing  off  a silver-gilt  ring  for  gold. 

36-39  William  son  of  Thomas  HOOPER  v.  John  DRAKE,  esquire. 

Land  and  pasture  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Musbury  of  the  demise  of  the  late  Marquis  of  Exeter. 
Mutilated.  Devon. 


40-41  Robert,  grandson  of  William  HORSELEY,  v.  Thomas  STANDYSSHE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Dorrington.  • Lincoln. 

42  John  HOWLOTT  v.  Thomas  BAYSTON. 

Land  in  Selby.  See  File  1361,  No.  58.  York. 

43-44  John  HOWSEMAN,  clerk,  vicar  of  Canewdon  and  Henry  BAKER,  yeoman,  v.  John 
MYCHELL,  John  BONAM  and  Robert  CASSELYN. 

Collusive  suit  in  this  court  for  lands  in  Canewdon  bequeathed  by  William  Totham,  esquire,  for  an 
obit  and  the  poor.  Mutilated.  Essex. 

45  Thomas  and  William  HUNWYCK  v.  William  WORLYNGTON,  esquire,  and  Elizabeth 
his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Great  Lees.  Essex. 

46-48  George  HUXLEY  v.  Simon  LEYE. 

Lease  of  a tenement  called  the  Lyon  in  Brirckhill  on  a bad  title.  Buckingham. 

49-51  John  HYDE  of  East  Hanningfield,  son  of  John  Hyde,  and  nephew  and  heir  of  William 
Hyde,  deceased,  v.  William  SANDLE,  yeoman. 

Imprisonment  on  a recognizance  enrolled  in  Chancery  in  the  name  of  John  Hyde  of  Ramsden,  to 
prevent  him  from  suing  for  lands  of  the  said  William  in  defendant's  hands.  Essex. 


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52-54  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Ramsden  Belhouse,  Downham,  Runwell,  Wickford  and  Horndon,  late  of 
the  said  William  Hyde.  Essex. 

55^57  J°hn  HYDE,  grandson  of  the  said  William,  v.  William  AYLYFF,  esquire,  Margaret  his  wife, 
and  Robert  BRETTEN. 

Do.,  except  one  messuage.  Essex. 


FILE  1439. 

1-5  Ralph  HALEY  (Halley)  v.  Richard  HALLEY,  Thomas  GOODE,  feoffee  to  uses,  and  Thomas 
COTESMORE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Brightwell  Baldwin,  Brightwell  Prior,  Britwell  Salome,  and  Syrefeld  (cf. 
Shirburn)  in  Watlington,  late  of  Richard  Haley,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Ralph  and  Richard. 

Oxford. 

6-8  John  HALL  v.  John  FAWKNER,  alderman  of  Lincoln. 

Malt  promised  as  a rebate  of  rent  of  a house  called  the  Sargyantes  Heade  in  Lincoln. 

Lincoln. 

9-11  Walter  HANCOCKES,  labourer,  v.  Richard  and  John  WIGHTWICKE  and  others. 

Meadow  late  held  of  the  manor  of  Tettenhall  Regis  by  Thomas  Hancockes  of  Compton  and  Margery 
his  wife,  deceased,  parents  of  complainant.  Stafford. 

12  Thomas  HANLEY  v.  John  BARBOUR,  esquire. 

Ellerton  Grange  in  Adbaston,  late  of  the  prior  and  convent  of  ....  Mutilated.  Stafford. 

13  Charles  HANMER,  citizen  and  goldsmith  of  London,  v.  Richard  ATKYS  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Merton  of  the  gift  of  Roger,  elder  brother  of  complainant.  Salop. 

14-16  Thomas  HANSHERTE,  gentleman,  and  Amy  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  Ruste,  v. 
Thomas  SOWTHEN. 

Debts  due  to  the  said  Nicholas,  which  defendant  was  asked  to  administer  owing  to  the  said  Amy's 
ignorance  of  law.  [Lincoln  ?] 

17-18  Humphrey  HARTE,  citizen  and  girdler  of  London,  v.  Richard  STAVERTON  (Staffarton). 
Refusal  of  admission  to  a tenement  in  Warfield  acquired  of  Thomas  Bowyar  and  held  of  defendant's 
manor  of  Heathly.  Berks. 

19-20  Christopher,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  HATCHE,  v.  Edward  NORTON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a great  messuage  called  the  White  Horse  and  land  in  New- 
market. Suffolk. 

21-22  George  HAWSTED  of  Bury  St.  Edmund’s,  Agnes  his  wife,  and  George,  Henry,  and  Margaret 
HAWSTED  v.  George  ROUX  (Rokes)  and  William  HAWSTED. 

Legacies  of  Roger  Hawsted  of  Hawstead,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Agnes,  George  the  younger, 
Henry,  Margaret  and  William.  Suffolk. 

23-24  J°hn  HAYDON,  gentleman,  v.  John  EVELEGH,  gentleman,  and  others. 

Lands  at  Straitgate  and  elsewhere  in  Ottery  St.  Mary,  with  feedings,  of  the  demise  of  John  Fyssher, 
late  warden  of  the  college  of  Ottery  St.  Mary,  and  his  canons.  Devon. 

25-26  John,  son  of  Thomas  HAYNES,  deceased,  v.  Richard  HARDYNGE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  Frombridge  mills  and  lands  in  Frampton-on-Severn  late  of  John 
Arrondell,  knight,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife.  Gloucester. 

27  Robert  HERBERT  v William  NORTON  and  Anne  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  William 
Bedford. 

Reviver  of  a suit  brought  by  defendants  against  William  Herbert,  deceased,  father  of  complainant, 
for  lands  in  Thatcham.  Berks. 


28  Thomas  HERBERT  v.  Lewis  WALTER. 

Lands  late  of  Richard  Herbert,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Mutilated. 


Brecon. 


29-30  Richard  HERYNGTON  and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Brodock,  v.  William  HYDE, 
esquire,  and  Richard  Holmes. 

Lands  in  Wantage,  Letcombe,  and  Steventon.  Berks. 

31  Ralph  HEYDON  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  George  FERRES. 

Reviver  of  a suit  by  Thomas  Abraham,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Agnes,  for  lands  in  Fdamstead. 

Herts. 

32  William  HILDERSHAM  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Arrest  at  the  suit  of  John  Holdernes,  innholder  in  St.  Dunstan’s,  for  two  years’  rent  already  paid. 
Certiorari.  London. 

33  John  HILLARYE  and  Alice,  his  wife,  daughter  of  William  Toker  and  of  Margery,  his  wife, 
v.  William  CATCOTT  of  Lamyatt,  son  of  John  Catcott  of  Batcombe,  and  Edward  WADHAM, 
gentleman. 

Double  sale  of  a leasehold  in  Barton  by  William  Adamps  of  East  Pennard,  gentleman. 

Somerset. 

34-35  Giles,  Peter  and  John,  sons  of  Robert  HILLE  v.  George  RODGERS,  esquire. 

Refusal  to  confirm  a conveyance  of  lands  in  the  manor  of  Trebarwith  by  Eleanor  Wynter,  mother- 
in-law  of  complainant.  Cornwall. 

36  James,  son  of  John  HILLER,  v.  Mary,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  LOCK. 

Parsonage  of  Marten  (i.e.  Merton,)  of  the  demise  of  the  prior  of  [Merton?].  Mutilated. 

See  File  1476,  No.  89.  [Surrey  ?] 


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37-39  James  HOBBES,  husbandman,  son  of  Geoffrey  Hobbes,  v.  Paul  BALE,  Agnes  his  wife, 
mother  of  complainant,  and  others. 

Chamber  and  pasture  in  a tenement  called  Bremridge  in  South  Molton.  Devon. 

40-42  William  HODGEKYNSON  of  Atherstone,  co.  Warwick,  husbandman,  v.  Henry  JAMES. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Hope  and  Longstone,  late  of  John  Hodgekynson,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Derby. 

43  John,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  HOLDEN  v.  Nicholas  LONGE  and  Anne  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Fittleworth,  Bury,  and  Slaugham  (Slapham).  Sussex. 

44-46  Henry  HOPKYNSON  v.  Richard  BLACKWALL,  esquire  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  called  the  Swanne  and  land  in  Wirksworth,  late  of  the 
chantry  of  the  Holy  Rood  in  the  parish  church  there.  Derby. 

47  Peter  HUBBERT,  parson  of  Dennington,  and  Robert  LYNDE,  v.  Abrae,  late  the  wife  of 
John  HOLDYCHE. 

Bonds  for  repayment  of  advances  for  seed  corn  made  to  poor  persons  of  Dennington  out  of  a town 
stock  of  20/.  in  the  custody  of  complainants  and  of  the  said  Holdyche.  Suffolk. 

48-51  Richard  HUMBLE  and  Anne  his  wife,  v.  William  MALBONE  of  London,  draper. 

Administration  of  the  goods  of  Thomas  Birkhedde,  priest,  including  the  advowson  of  West  Horsley, 
and  a lease  of  the  vicarage  of  St.  Bride’s,  Fleet  Street,  defendant  being  overseer  of  his  will,  and  his 
executors  the  said  Anne  and  Robert  Birkhedde,  defendant’s  apprentice.  Surrey,  London. 

52  Thomas  HYCHE,  husband  of  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  John  Hedge  (Hiage),  v.  John  BERRAM, 
knight,  and  others. 

Manor  of  Bilsthorpe  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Vaux,  lord  [Vaux  of]  Harrowden,  and  others. 

Notts. 


FILE  1440. 

1 Edmund  HALES  of  Corsley,  co.  Wilts,  yeoman,  v.  John  PYLTON  of  the  same,  miller. 

Extortion  of  a bond  to  marry  defendant’s  sister  by  seizure  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  Friggle 
Street  (in  Frome).  Somerset. 

2-3  Robert  HALL  of  Gretford  v.  Henry  GRYCE  of  Wakefield,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas 
Gryce. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Firbeck.  (Defendant  also  claims  land  in  Odysthorp 
held  of  the  manor  of  Laughton).  York. 

4-5  Mary,  Katherine,  Anne,  Margery  and  Elizabeth,  daughters  of  the  said  Robert,  and  of  Anne 
his  wife,  v.  the  same. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Styrrap,  Orchotes  (i.e.  Oldcoates  in  Blyth?)  and 
Norney  in  Styrrap  (Orney),  and  lands  in  Southwell  and  West  Burton  (Burton  upon  Trante),  late  of 
Robert  Cressye,  grandfather  of  the  said  Anne  the  mother.  Notts. 

6-7  Thomas  HALL  v.  Thomas  DYSON,  Alice  his  wife,  and  John  DYSON,  claiming  to  be  feoffees 
to  uses. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Rawmarsh,  late  of  John  Hall,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant.  York. 

8-9  John  HANKINSON  v.  Hugh  HANKINSON. 

Burgage,  garden  and  orchard  in  Congleton,  late  of  John  Hankinson,  deceased,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Chester. 

10-12  Edward  HARRYS  of  Cornworthy,  gentleman,  v.  William  GILES. 

Share  of  a ship  bought  by  both  parties  6f  Thomas  Stewckley,  gentleman.  Devon. 

13-14  John  HARRYS,  servant  to  John  Merry  of  ChilsweH,  gentleman,  v.  William  ROWSE  of 
Lillingstone,  gentleman. 

Acquittance  of  the  said  Merry,  delivered  to  defendant  in  anticipation  of  a payment  for  sheep. 

Berks,  Oxford. 

15  Thomas  HARRYSON  v.  John  CORBET. 

Forgery  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  held  of  the  lordship  of  Ilkeston  and  already  awarded  to 
complainant  in  this  court.  Mutilated.  Derby. 

16-18  Robert  HARVY  of  Hartforde  1.  Richard  HEDGER  of  Warblington,  butcher. 

Loan  to  George  Collyns  of  Warblington,  brother-in-law  of  complainants,  whose  executor  defendant 
is.  Mutilated.  Hants. 

19-21  William  HARVYE,  executor  of  Agnes,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  James  Ramshawe,  v. 
Edward  NYCOLSON. 

One-third  of  the  tithe-corn  of  Langtoft  of  the  demise  of  defendant.  Lincoln. 

22  John  HATHE  of  Romsley  (Ramesley),  co.  Salop,  v.  Ralph  son  of  George  WARLEY. 

Rent  charged  on  a messuage  and  land  in  Smethwick  after  assignment  of  a lease  thereof  made  by 
another  Ralph  Warley,  gentleman.  Stafford. 

23-24  John  HELYER  of  Potterspury  (Estpurye),  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  INGE,  yeoman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Hansloppe  bought  of  Lewis  Dyve,  esquire. 

N’hamp.* 

25-29  Robert  HIGHSTED  (Hysted)  v.  John  READER  and  Thomas  his  son. 

Lands  in  Bredgate  (i.e.  Bredgar)  pledged  to  the  said  John.  2 replications.  Kent. 

* Part  of  Hanslope,  co.  Bucks,  was  locally  in  Hartwell,  co.  N’hamp.,  to  which  it  has  since  been 
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30  Robert  HOBBYE,  citizen  and  grocer  of  London,  and  Grace  his  wife,  executors  of  Edward 

Deane,  gentleman,  v.  Leonard  DANNETT. 

Seizure  of  goods  and  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  lands  called  Beaumont  Leys  by  Leicester. 

Leicester 

31-35  Thomas  HOLT  of  Royston,  co.  Herts,  ' mawlstiner,'  v.  Dr.  Thomas  Whyte,  warden  of 
NEW  COLLEGE,  Oxford,  and  the  fellows  thereof. 

Land  in  Widdington  held  of  defendants  and  warranted  by  complainant  to  Margaret  Collens. 
2 replications.  Essex. 

36-39  Edmund  HOPTON  of  Calais,  merchant,  v.  Edmund  PETYTE. 

Price  of  fabrics  ( described ) sold  to  William  Toppe,  clerk  of  the  check  of  the  King’s  and  Queen’s  works 
at  Guines,  whose  executor  defendant  is.  Calais. 

40  Gregory  HOPTON  and  Saige  his  wife,  daughter  of  James  Leche  v.  Richard  UPRISE,  clerk. 

Houses,  lands,  rents  and  services  in  Newtown,  Eskargilliog  and  Llandinam  of  the  gift  of  defendants, 
and  in  Aberhafesp  (Haverhavis)  of  the  gift  of  the  said  James  and  of  Anne  his  daughter. 

Montgomery. 


Roger  HOULTE,  citizen  and  goldsmith  of  London,  husband  of  Cicely,  late  the  wife  of  William 
Morfen,  v.  Thomas  GWIN,  plasterer. 

Messuage  and  land,  late  of Merewether.  Mutilated.  Middlesex. 

Thomas  [HOWARD],  Duke  of  Norfolk,  v.  William  WESTE,  lord  de  la  Warr. 

Felling  of  trees  in  Knappstock  park  in  contempt  of  an  injunction  from  this  court. 

1 The  same  v.  Avery  MYCHELL  and  John  MOORE. 

Ironworks  connected  with  walks  in  the  forest  of  Worth  forfeited  on  the  attainder  of  the  late  Duke. 
Mutilated.  Sussex. 


The  same  v.  William  SYMBARB. 

Manor  of  South  Brent,  awarded  to  complainant  by  arbitration  on  the  reversal  of  his  grandfather’s 
attainder.  Somerset. 


45-48  Nicholas  HUDSON,  Dorothy  his  wife,  and  Richard  BELLYME  and  John  ROLLES  their 
tenants,  v.  Cicely  BARTON,  and  James  DEANE  (Adene)  of  Wirksworth,  lead-burner. 
Messuages  and  land  in  Wirksworth  awarded  to  the  said  Dorothy  in  a previous  suit  (File  1004,  No.  68  ; 
D.  I,  26).  See  also  File  1235,  A7o.  51.  Derby. 

49-50  Thomas  HURBOTT,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  Humphrey  DEVIAS,  Agnes  his  wife,  and  Rose 
YATE,  v.  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Walter  FAWCETT. 

Pasture  in  Tettenhall  Regis  demised  to  the  said  Walter  by  John  Yate,  brother  of  the  female  com- 
plainant, while  insane.  Damaged.  Stafford. 

51  John  HYGFORDE,  esquire  v.  Peter  TEMPLE,  gentleman,  and  John  WESTELEY. 

Corn-rent  of  the  site  of  the  manor  of  Marton  and  land  there,  late  of  the  priory  of  Nuneaton. 

Warwick. 


FILE  1441. 

1 John  HAGHE  of  the  Hurste,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  GLEDALL,  Alice  his  wife,  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  the  Slacke  in  the  parish  (sic)  of  Whernby.  York. 

2-3  Stephen  HALES  v.  Robert  MARRYS  (Maurice),  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a lease  of  the  site  and  demesnes  of  the  manor  of  Fladbury. 

Worcester. 

4-5  Thomas  HALKNYGHT  of  Salisbury,  servant  to  Thomas  Norman,  deceased,  late  canon  of 
[Salisbury],  v.  Robert  PENRUDDOCK,  esquire,  and  Edmund  BOWER  of  Fifehead  St. 
Andrew,  yeoman,  executor  of  the  said  Norman. 

Goods  of  the  said  Norman,  who  was  indebted  to  complainant  for  household  bills  ( described ). 
Mutilated.  Wilts. 

6-8  Giles  HALL  v.  Nicholas  BONSALL. 

Heathcote  Grange  in  Hartington  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and  convent  of  Garendon. 

Derby. 

9-13  John  HALL  ' in  Holborne,’  tailor,  v.  Simon  ADEE  (Adye),  Alice  his  wife  and  others. 

Suppression  of  court  rolls  of  the  manor  of  Cirencester,  wherein  complainant  has  inherited  a messuage 
and  garden  from  John  Hall  his  cousin.  Wilts. 

14  George  HALSTED,  Agnes  his  wife,  and  Henrv,  George  and  Margaret,  their  children  v George 
ROKE  and  William  HALSTED. 

Legacies  of  Roger  Halstedd,  father  of  the  said  Agnes  (sic),  whose  executors  defendants  are. 

15-16  Robert  HALSTED  and  others,  grandsons  of  Robert  Clytherowe,  v.  Robert  and  Toan 
CLYTHEROWE  and  Richard  SHERBORNE. 

Moiety  of  the  manor  of  Auckley,  of  messuages  and  lands  there  and  in  Finningley  and  Misson,  of  the 
‘ free  piscarye  ’ in  the  water  of  Torn,  and  of  the  advowson  of  the  church  of  Finningley,  late  of  Ralph 
Clytherowe,  deceased,  also  grandson  of  the  said  Robert.  ' Notts 

17-18  John  HANDLEY  of  London,  apprentice,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  Handley,  v.  Edward 
NEWPORTE,  gentleman. 

Manor  of  Downton,  and  messuages,  lands,  rents  and  services  there  and  in  Hanley  William,  Ovinsape 
(i.e.  Over  Sapey),  and  Eastham.  Worcester,  Hereford. 


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London. 
gentleman,  v.  Margery 

Stafford. 


ig-21  John  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  HARDYNG  v.  Richard  STRETFOLD. 

Lands  in  Walton  by  Aylesbury,  Weston  Turville,  and  Calcote,  belonging  to  John  Bosse  s manor  ot 
Stoners  and  held  of  the  Queen’s  manor  of  Bierton.  Buckingham. 

22  John  HARFORDE,  v.  Frances,  late  the  wife  of  Oliver  LEDER,  knight. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  a messuage  in  St.  Thomas’s  [I'ile  1230,  A'o.  ib). 

23  Edward  HARPESFEILDE  alias  Mitton  of  Weston-nnder-I.izard 
and  Richard  OFFELYE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Brinton  and  Blymhill. 

24-25  William  HARVY,  yeoman,  7'.  Thomas  son  and  heir  of  John  HARVY. 

Land  held  of  the  manor  of  East  Donyland  (Estdolylond)  by  another  John  Harvy,  deceased,  father 
of  complainant.  Essex. 

26  John  HARWARD  of  Purbeck  r.  John  HORSEY,  knight  and  James  WORSLEY,  esquire. 

Counterbond  for  a bond  given  by  defendants  in  the  Court  of  Augmentations  on  behalf  of  Richard 
Hewe  of  Poole  and  Edmund  Deane  of  Winson,  merchants.  Dorset,  Somerset. 

27  Thomas  HASSELLER  7-.  Francis  BADEROWE. 

Lands  in  Northam  and  Burgate.  Suffolk. 

28  John  HAYDON  of  London,  merchant,  7’.  Thomas  HAYDON  of  Woodbury,  his  elder  brother. 
Annuity  of  the  bequest  of  Richard  Haydon  of  Woodbury,  esquire,  father  of  both  parties.  Devon. 

2q  The  said  Thomas  v.  the  said  John. 

Land  in  Withycombe  Rawleigh  awarded  to  complainant  by  arbitration  of  John  Prydyaux,  serjeant- 
at-law.  Devon. 

30-32  John  HAYNES  of  Ireton  Wood,  husbandman,  7'.  Thomas  DAKYN  and  Margaret  his  wife, 
formerly  Margaret  Warded. 

Money  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  Elizabeth  Warded,  daughter  of  the  said 
Margaret.  Derby. 

33  Thomas  HAYS  of  Aston,  co.  Chester,  v.  Robert  EVERS,  esquire. 

Rents  in  Belton  in  Axholme.  Lincoln. 

John  HAYWARD  of  Berwick,  labourer,  grandson  of  Joan  Hayward,  deceased,  and 

administrator  of  her  goods,  v.  Elizabeth  DL1DMAN  and  Richard  her  son. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Farnhurst  of  the  demise  of  Robert  [Sherborne],  late  bishop  of  Chichester. 

Sussex. 

Thomas  HENDLE  (Hendeley)  of  Otham,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  ROBERTES,  esquire,  and 
Margery  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Walter  Hendle,  knight,  brother  of  complainant. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Courshoarne  and  Angley  (both  in  Cranbrook)  and 
messuages  and  lands  in  Biddenden,  Sharlysmoor,  Tenterden,  Woodchurch,  and  Appledore,  the  said 
Margery  having  a life-interest  in  the  parsonage  of  Cranbrook  and  the  chapel  of  Milkhouse  (in 
Cranbrook).  Kent. 

38-41  Christopher  HENNAGE,  gentleman,  v.  William  UPTON  and  Jane  his  wife. 

Manor  of  Middleton  and  lands  in  Arlington  and  Alfriston  entailed  on  William  Hennage,  deceased 
father  of  complainant  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Jane.  Sussex. 

42-43  Henry  HERDES  v.  Richard  (William)  DYNSON. 

Gold  chain  entrusted  to  defendant  by  Robert  Herdes,  who  then  bequeathed  it  to  complainant. 


34 


35-37 


44-47  John  HERYNGE  v.  Edward  CO(U)CHE  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  St.  Erney  formerly  of  William  Bake  and  Joan  his  wife,  parents  of  Elizabeth 
wife  of  complainant  and  grandparents  of  the  said  Agnes.  Cornwall. 

48-49  William  HEWE  7’.  John  PARKER,  esquire. 

Land  late  held  of  the  manor  of  Pixton  in  Nynehead  Flory  by  Thomas  Stephyns,  whose  widow 
complainant  took  to  wife.  Somerset. 

50-52  John  HEWET  of  Bodmin,  an  executor  of  John  Typpett,  v.  Stephen  LAWRYE  his  kinsman. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Tresodderne  (in  St.  Columb  Major?)  of  the  demise  of  John  Tregose,  esquire, 
and  John  Rouse.  Cornwall. 


53  John  HEYWARD  v.  Ralph  INSLEY  of  Witherby,  husbandman. 

Bond  given  on  defendant’s  behalf  to  William  Dewsnopp,  parson  of  Drayton.  Mutilated. 


54-57  Stephen  HILLARIE  v.  Stephen  WORTHEVALE. 

Messuages  and  land  called  Copplestone  (Copston)  in  Lesnewth. 


Leicester. 

Cornwall. 


58  William  HODGE  v.  [John  WARDE]. 

Money  payable  to  William  Northe  for  the  farm  of  Mettley  Hamens  in  Braughing  (i.e.  Hamels  by 
Mentley?)  obtained  by  defendant  in  exchange  for  the  manor  of  Shortgrove  Hall  in  Newport. 

Herts,  Essex. 

59  Richard  HODSHON  of  Newcastle-on-Tyne,  merchant,  v.  Robert  STRINGER,  yeoman, 
and  others. 

Land  at  Newbiggin  in  Lanchester  bought  of  Simon  Welberey  and  Christopher  Morland.  Durham. 

bo  Hugh  HODSON,  parson  of  Skelton  v.  William  SUTHACK,  gentleman. 

Seizure  of  hay  and  corn  belonging  to  complainant's  parsonage.  Cumberland. 

61  William  HOLGAT  of  Acomb  (Akham),  co.  York,  and  Anne  his  wife,  v.  John  BELLOWE, 

esquire. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Barnoldby  late  of  Christopher  Atkyrke  of  Grimstone,  deceased,  uncle  of 
the  said  Anne.  Lincoln. 


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189 


62-63  William  HOLLANDE,  esquire,  v.  Richard  RYSEDEN. 

Messuage  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Newcourt  in  Sheepwash.  Devon. 

64-65  Thomas  HOLWAY  v.  John  and  Jeffrey  DICK. 

Tenement  in  North  Langton'  (i.e.  Market  Lavington?)  of  the  demise  of  John  Montague,  esquire, 
deceased.  Damaged.  Wilts. 

66  Richard  grandson  and  heir  of  Richard  HOPKYNS  v.  Margery  HOPKYNS. 

Ten  half  burgages  in  the  borough  of  Walsall  and  land  in  the  foreign  or  lordship  of  Walsall.  Stafford. 

67  Robert  HOTTOFF  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  William  GERYE. 

Land  in  Stoneley  (in  Kimbolton),  Hoo  (in  Pertenhall)  and  Pertenhall  of  the  settlement  of  Robert 
Maryborough  of  Brigstock,  co.  Northants,  late  the  husband  of  the  said  Elizabeth. 

Huntingdon,  Bedford. 

68-70  Emmote  late  the  wife  of  William  HOUGHTON  v.  John  BRYSTOWE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Staythorpe  of  the  demise  of  the  prior  and  convent  of  Newstead. 

Notts. 

71-72  William  HOWPER  v.  Oliver  SEINT  JOHN  of  Southampton. 

Sale  of  the  ship  Maye  Flower,  whereof  each  party  owned  one-half  and  failure  to  account  for 
trading  profits.  Hants. 

73-75  William  HUDSDON  (Hudson)  and  Anne  his  wife,  administratrix  of  the  goods  of  Richard 
Woodwall,  deceased,  v.  Arthur  DUDLEY  and  John  BLYTHE,  prebendaries  of  Lichfield. 
Promise  to  obtain  a new  lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Arley  and  Seckley  (Sykelehyll)  wood,  paid  for  in 
wine  and  salt.  Stafford. 

76-83  William  HUMFREY  and  others  v.  Geoffrey  DANYELL,  Nicholas  SNELL  Walter  SKYL- 
LINGE  and  Robert  MAY. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Elston  of  the  demise  of  John  Berkley.  Wilts. 

84-85  Roger  HUNT  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  John  BEERE,  esquire. 

Messuage,  land,  rent  and  common  of  pasture  in  Dartford  demised  by  defendant  for  a ' Mary  grote  ’ 
and  a yearly  rent  of  19/.  Kent. 

86-87  William  HURST,  parson  of  Hawridge,  v.  Francis  CORNEWALYS,  gentleman. 

Tithes  claimed  under  a lease  from  Edmund  Hodson  (Huddeson),  late  parson.  Bucks. 

88  Richard  HUTTON,  servant  to  the  Queen,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON,  and  Christian  JOHNS, 
alias  Crislye  ver  John,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Le[onard?]  Johns  of  St.  Michael, 
Tonygroes. 

Action  for  wages  of  workmen  employed  in  felling  timber  at  Lantarnam  ‘ in  Wales  in  the  countye  of 
Monmothe  ’ for  King  Edward's  works  in  the  isle  of  Scilly.  Certiorari  and  subpoena. 

London,  Monmouth. 

89  Richard  HUXLEY  of  Portland,  co.  Dorset,  grandson  of  Robert  Huxley,  v.  Ralph  DUTTON. 

Lands  formerly  of  Ralph  Huxley  and  Joan  [his  wife].  Mutilated.  Chester. 

90  Richard  HYCKYNS  v.  William  PASCOWE,  clerk. 

Annuity  promised  on  obtaining  the  vicarage  of  St.  Stephen’s.  Cornwall. 

91  Thomas  son  and  heir  of  Richard  HYGGYNS,  v.  William  COLLYNS  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  lands  in  Hasbury,  Halesowen,  and  Hagley.  Salop  ( now  Worc.),  Worcester. 

92  Giles  HYLLYNG,  clerk,  v.  Henry  CLERKE  and  Margaret  VERNEY. 

Prebend  of  St.  Decuman’s  in  Wells  cathedral.  Somerset. 

FILE  1442. 

1 John  HALL  of  London  and  Alice  [his  wife]  v.  William  BRAMBYE  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Cotgrave.  Damaged.  Notts. 

2-3  John  HANCOCK  v.  John  HASYLL. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Bottisham,  late  of  Isabel  Caverley,  deceased,  wife  of  John  Cawverlay,  and 
aunt  of  complainant.  Answer  wanting.  Cambridge. 

4-8  Martin  son  of  Thomas  HARLAKENDEN  v.  John  STORYE,  D.C.L.,  master  in  Chancery. 
Messuage  and  land  in  St.  Pancras  held  of  the  manor  of  Cantelyns,  whereof  defendant  has  a lease 
from  the  dean  and  chapter  of  St.  Paul’s.  Middlesex. 

9 Robert  HARRYSON  v.  George  HERBERT,  knight,  executor  of  John  Cradocke,  gentleman. 

Failure  to  save  complainant  harmless  from  a bond  given  by  him  for  sale  of  Welsh  mats  on  the  said 
Cradocke’s  behalf  while  in  service  with  him.  London. 

10-11  William  HARTE,  yeoman,  v.  John  HARTE. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Spalding,  late  of  Katherine  Harte,  deceased,  grandmother  of  complainant 
and  mother  of  defendant.  Lincoln 

12  Bartholomew  HARVY,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  FYSHER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Evedon,  late  of  William  Harvy,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Lincoln 

13  Francis  [HASTINGS],  earl  of  Huntingdon,  v.  Elizabeth  THORPE,  and  Anthony  THORPE 

esquire. 

Slingsby  moor  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Slingsby.  York 

14  Alice  [late  the  wife  of  John]  HAYDON  and  administratrix  of  his  goods  v John  SENT 
ALYN. 

Tenement  in  Camborne  (?)  of  the  demise  of  Michael  Rosewaren  and  goods.  Mutilated. 


Cornwall. 


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15-ib  John  son  and  heir  of  Richard  HAYWARD  v.  Gabriel  PAWLYN. 

Double  lease  of  the  manor  of  Halliford  (Haloughford)  by  the  abbot  of  [Westminster].  Faded.. 

Middlesex. 

17  Thomas  HELYAR  v.  William  . . . 

Messuage  and  land  in  Evercriche.  Faded.  Somerset. 

18-19  Francis  HEWETT  of  Wales,  co.  York,  gentleman,  v.  Bryan  SANDEFORTH,  clerk,  and 
Alen  HEY,  yeoman. 

Detention  of  releases  made  by  Richard  Whalley  of  Welbeck,  esquire,  who  is  now  suing  complainant. 

York,  Notts. 

20  William  HEYTHE  v.  Richard  WARTE(S),  vicar  of  Nafferton,  and  Gilbert  WARTERS. 

Lease  of  tithes  of  Nafferton  acquired  of  Humphrey  Conysbye.  York. 

21  Thomas  HEYWARD  of  Ashton  v.  Edward  CAPLE,  executor  of  William  Caple  of  Caple, 
esquire. 

Action  for  a debt  paid  without  obtaining  a receipt.  Hereford. 

22  Richard  HIGDEN  of  Bedminster,  co.  Somerset,  v.  William  OLDICHE  and  John  and  William 
his  sons. 

Land  in  North  Wootton,  late  of  Joan  Higden,  deceased,  mother  of  complainant.  Dorset. 

23  John  HILL  v.  Henry  HILL  and  John  his  son. 

Refusal  to  surrender  a messuage  and  land  in  Pencombe  at  a date  ordered  by  a commission  from  this 
court.  Damaged.  Hereford. 

24-27  Richard  HOLDFORD,  gentleman  sewer  of  the  Chamber,  executor  of  Christopher 
Wynnyngton,  clerk,  v.  Thomas  WYNNYNGTON  and  others,  gentleman. 

Seizure  of  goods  of  the  said  Christopher  at  Audlem.  Chester. 

28  Hugh  HOLT  v.  Geoffrey  (H)ELMES  and  others. 

Messuage  in  Leicester,  late  of  Robert  Holt,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant.  Leicester. 

29  Richard  HOLT,  household  servant  [to  Cardinal  Pole],  v.  Matthew  and  Richard,  sons  of 
George  MARDING,  yeoman. 

Falsification  of  the  term  of  a lease  of  the  manor  and  parsonage  of  Sledmere  made  to  the  said  George, 
whose  executor  the  said  Matthew  is.  Mutilated.  [York]. 

30-32  Henry  HORNE  of  Bury  St.  Edmunds,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  BROWNE  of  Norwich,  butcher. 
Messuage  in  St.  Martin’s-at-Palace,  Norwich,  late  of  Robert  Horne,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Norfolk. 

33  George  HORSEY,  esquire,  executrix  of  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Jaspar  his  father, 
v.  Richard  PATE. 

Staverton  mills,  of  the  demise  of  the  dean  and  chapter  of  Exeter.  Devon. 

34  Simon  HOWELL,  Margery  his  wife,  and  Anthony  ERESBY  v James  RANSHEWE  and 
Alexander  BARLEY. 

Messuage,  and  lands  in  Sale  and  Manchester,  late  of  Edward  Holt,  deceased,  father  of  the  said 
Margery  and  [grandfather]  of  the  said  Anthony.  Faded.  Chester,  Lancaster. 

35-38  Gregory  HOWS  and  others,  inhabitants  of  Raveningham,  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  Richard 
ULSTOFTE. 

Messuage  called  the  ‘ Gyldehall  ’ and  land  in  Raveningham,  whereof  the  said  Richard  was  the  last 
surviving  feoffee  to  the  use  of  the  parish.  Norfolk. 

39  Agnes  HOWSON,  John  EXCETER,  and  Ellen  his  wife  v.  James  ANDERKYN. 

Tenement  in  Canewdon,  late  of  John  Cooke,  husbandman,  deceased,  uncle  of  the  female  complainants. 

Essex. 

40-42  Thomas  HUBBETHORNE  (Hoblethorne)  v.  Thomas  HAMMERTON. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Sutton,  Huttoft,  Trusthorpe  and  Thornton  by  Horncastle,  late  of  Agnes 
Bywater,  deceased,  kinswoman  of  complainant.  Lincoln. 

43-44  John  HUCHYN  alias  Glandefyld  v.  Robert  NORTHAM. 

Refusal  to  give  bond  as  promised  for  warranty  of  a leasehold  in  Beaworthy,  and  claim  thereto  in 
continuance  of  a former  lease.  Devon. 

45  HUGH  ap  Hoell  of  Lineham,  co.  Oxford,  husbandman,  grandson  and  heir  of  Hoell  ap  Thomas 
ap  Gwyllym  Vaughan,  v.  JOHN  ap  Rosse  and  Jenkyn  RYSE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages,  watermills  and  land  in  Gwenddwr  and  within  the  parish  of 
Landaffaugthey  ( i.e .,  Llande valley ?)  Brecon. 

46  HUGH  ap  Gruffydd  v.  LEWIS  ap  Richard  and  others. 

Lands  in  Llanufydd  (Llanyveth)  late  of  Gruffydd  ap  David  ap  Robert,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Denbigh. 

47  HUGH  app  Griffith  of  Almington,  co.  Stafford,  husbandman,  v.  RICHARD  app  William, 
yeoman,  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Wheldrenewed  and  Vaynor,  late  of  Greffeth  app  Davyd  app  (sic)  Vaghan, 
deceased  father  of  complainant.  Montgomery. 

48  HUGH  ap  Robert  ap  Grono  ap  Tona  v.  ROBERT  ap  John  ap  Madocke,  Eleanor  his  wife, 
and  others. 

Land  in  Sagrate.  Denbigh. 

49  Rowland  HUMBLE  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  the  mayor  and  aldermen  of  LONDON,  and  William 
MALBONE. 

Action  for  a debt  of  Thomas  Brikett,  clerk,  deceased,  of  whose  will  the  said  Malbone  is  overseer  and 
the  said  Anne  an  executor.  Certiorari  and  subpcena.  London. 


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50  John  and  Eleanor,  children  of  Richard  HYGGYNS,  v.  Thomas  BARDSLEY  [overseer] 
of  his  mill,  and  Richard  BULLINGHAM. 

Money  and  goods  of  the  bequest  of  the  said  Richard.  Mutilated.  

51-52  Thomas  HYLL  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Edward  CHAMBERLAYNE,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  in  defendant’s  manor  of  (H)astly,  late  of  the  Marquis  of  Dorset.  Mutilated.  ? 
53  William  H . . . v.  Thomas  HAMLEY  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Whitstone  bought  of  William  Dawe  and  Joan 
his  wife.  Cornwall. 


FILE  1443. 


1-4  Robert  INGE  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Robert,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  HILLER. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Beddington,  late  of  John  Waker,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said 
Margaret.  Surrey. 

5-6  John  INGRAM  v.  Robert  HENNEAGE,  executor  of  George  Henneage,  dean  of  Lincoln, 
and  warden  of  the  college  of  Tattershall. 

Action  for  sheep  payable  as  rent  for  a messuage  called  ‘ Souche  Manour  ’ with  lands  and  stock  of 
sheep  in  Withcall  and  Cuckerington.  Lincoln. 

7 William  INNYCENT  and  others,  husbandmen,  v.  William  BOOTE. 

Action  of  waste  for  coal-mining  at  Newton  in  Blackwell.  Faded.  Derby. 

8 Robert  IVE  v.  William  WALGRAVE,  gentleman. 

Tenement  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Brent  Pelham.  See  Files  1283,  No.  2;  1321,  No.  2.  Herts. 
q-io  Edmond  JACKESON,  clerk,  v.  Lewis  LYES,  executor  of  Anne  Jarves. 

Loan  and  power  of  malt,  said  by  defendant  to  have  been  satisfied  by  a lease  of  land  at  Broughton 
in  Eccleshall.  Stafford. 


11  Simon,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  JACKESON,  v.  Peter  PEERSON  alias  Burneyate,  John 
ROBYNSON,  gentleman,  and  David  FLEMMYNGE. 

Messuage  and  land  held  of  the  said  Robynson’s  manor  of  Loweswater  in  the  honour  of  Cocker- 
mouth.  Cumberland. 

12-13  Roger  JACKSON  v.  Richard,  cousin  and  heir  of  Agnes  WYERSDALE,  and  Richard 
WYERSDALE  of  Braceby,  co.  Lincoln,  husbandman. 

Maintenance  and  purchase  of  title  of  messuages  and  land  in  Croxton  (Crawson)  and  B[ranston?] 
in  dispute  in  this  court.  Mutilated.  Leicester. 

14  John  JACOBBE  of  Walberswick,  innkeeper,  v.  Thomas  WASE  of  Barford. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  malt.  Suffolk,  Norfolk. 

15  Thomas  JAMES  v.  William  GYRLYNG. 

Land  in  Newport  and  goods,  late  of  Richard,  brother  of  complainant.  Damaged. 

Hants  (I.W.). 

16  Constance  JAMYS,  granddaughter,  and  heir  of  John  Jamys  Jacke  Vartyn  and  of  Jane  his 
wife,  v.  Robert  John  JAMYS. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  Madron.  Damaged.  Cornwall. 

17  The  same  v.  John  TREVERE  and  others. 

Other  messuages  and  lands  in  Madron.  Cornwall. 

18-19  Robert  JANYNS  v.  Thomas  JANYNS  his  brother  and  Thomas  DALE  of  Aylesbury,  tailor. 
Contempt  of  an  arbitral  award  as  to  lands  in  Hartwell  and  embracery  by  the  said  Dale. 

Buckingham. 


20  John  JAXSON  of  Stamford,  baker  and  weaver,  v.  William  CONY  of  London,  gentleman. 

Dispute  as  to  a bargain  of  corn  suspended  during  a proclamation  against  sale  of  corn,  etc. 

Lincoln,  London. 

21-22  Thomas  JECKELERE,  husbandman,  v.  Anthony  BEDYFELD  (Benyfeld),  esquire,  and 
Edmund  his  son. 

Messuages,  land  and  liberty  of  a fold  in  Great  Massingham  bought  of  John  Warcoppe  of  Aylesford, 
co.  Kent,  gentleman.  Norfolk. 

23  Richard  JEFFERY,  parson  of  Pattenham,  v.  Thomas  SAUNDERS  and  John  DUNCOME, 
executors  of  Richard  Duncome,  gentleman. 

Parsonage  of  Puttenham,  claimed  under  a lease  from  Oliver  Chippe,  late  parson,  deprived  for 
marriage.  Herts. 

24-25  Richard  JEKYS,  gentleman,  v.  Walter  HARECOURTE  and  Mary  his  wife. 

Mortgage  of  a manor  called  the  Motte  in  Tamworth  and  lands  in  Tamworth,  Wigginton  and  Coton 
(in  Wigginton).  D.  XII,  12.  Stafford. 

26  Humphrey,  son  and  heir  of  the  said  Richard,  v.  the  same. 

27-29  Do.  Damaged.  Stafford. 

30  John  JENNYE  of  Cressingham,  co.  Norfolk,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  MALYVERAY,  knight, 
and  Ralph  DYCONSON. 

Manors  of  Tockwith  and  Bilton  and  messuages,  cottages,  windmills,  lands,  and  rent  there.  York. 

31  The  same  v.  the  same  and  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Bryan  SNAWSELL  of  Easingwold, 

gentleman,  and  formerly  a ward  of  the  other  defendants.  York. 

Ditto 

32-33  Thomas  JENNYNGE  v.  Thomas  RAYNOLDE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Little  Chesterford,  late  of  Robert  Jennynge  of  Great  Chesterford,  deceased, 
father  of  complainant.  Essex. 


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34-38  Nicholas  J EPSON  of  Killamarsh,  yeoman,  v.  Peter  FRECHEVYLE,  knight,  and  Elizabeth 
his  wife. 

Iron-smithies  in  Stayley  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Elizabeth.  Derby. 

39  John  JERMYE,  knight,  v.  Robert  BROKE,  esquire. 

Refusal  to  complete  a settlement  of  the  manor  of  Nacton  and  other  lands  on  the  marriage  of 
Richard  his  son  with  Mary,  daughter  of  complainant.  Suffolk. 

40-41  The  same  v.  Robert  CRANE,  esquire. 

Manor  of  Mynyottes  in  Creeting  St.  Mary,  Creeting  St.  Olave,  Creeting  All  Saints,  Coddenham, 
Earl  Stanton,  Aspall  Stonham,  Little  Stonham,  and  Crowheld.  Suffolk. 

42-45  John  1 ERM YE  of  Brightwell,  knight,  v.  Bartholomew  HALL,  gentleman,  grandson  and 
heir  of  Thomas  Hall. 

Manors  of  Easton  Gosbeck,  Myneottes,  Stoneham,  Creeting,  Coddenham,  Easnelles  in  Foxhall, 
and  Stratton.  Sec  l'ile  1134,  No.  53.  Suffolk. 


46-49  The. same  v.  the  same  and  Lionel  TALMACHE  and  Robert  WINGFELD,  esquire. 

Do.  (The  said  Talmache  claims  manors  in  Helmingham,  Gosbeck,  and  Bentley.)  Suffolk. 

50-52  The  same  v.  Thomas  [HOWARD],  duke  of  Norfolk. 

Crown  lease  of  the  manor  of  Foxhole  (i.e.  Foxhall)  acquired  of  Thomas  Pope,  knight.  Suffolk. 
53-54  Robert  JERVYS  v.  James  JERMEN  and  Bridget  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Jervys. 
Messuages  and  lands  late  of  Richard  Jervys  of  Whepstead,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Suffolk. 

55  Edmund  JESOPPE  v.  Thomas  LONDON. 

Messuages  and  kind  in  Occold  acquired  of  Robert  London.  Mutilated..  Suffolk. 

56-59  JEVAN  ap  David  ap  Hoell  v.  [Jevan  GWILLIM,  gentleman?]  and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands  called  Tir  Eskayr  Ithell  in  Llansawel,  Maystrothen,  and  Maes  y Gwicll. 
Much  damaged.  Carmarthen. 

60  Richard  JEVYNE,  husbandman,  v.  Oliver  APARKE  alias  Persehowse. 

Messuage  and  land  held  of  the  Crown  manor  of  Sedgley  by  Thomas  Jevyne,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Stafford. 

61  Henry  JOANES  of  Dowlish  Wake,  co.  Somerset  v.  Thomas  LUDD  of  Llangwyfan. 

Land  in  the  town  of  Baghkern  and  commot  of  Dogfeilyn,  the  court  of  which  is  held  at  Ruthin, 
acquired  of  John  Griffith  of  Llangwyfan  and  Richard  ap  Gwilliam  of  Llangynhafal.  Denbigh. 
62-64  Walter  JOBSON  v.  John  FAWKENER,  alderman  of  Lincoln,  and  William  CLARKE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Lincoln,  late  of  William  Fawkener.  Lincoln. 

65-67  Edward  JONES  v.  MATTHEW,  HENRY,  and  ROBERT,  sons  of  John  ap  Madock  ap 
Gruffydd  ap  Jevan. 

Land  in  Lecswood  of  the  bequest  of  David  Jones,  father  of  complainant.  Flint. 

68-70  Richard,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  JONES,  v.  Thurstan,  son  and  heir  of  Roger  HOGGETTES. 
Messuage  and  land  held  of  the  manor  of  Sedgley.  (Defendant  pleads  a verdict  in  the  manor-court.) 

Stafford. 


71-72  Thomas  JONES,  son  and  heir  of  John  Thomas  John  Phelipe,  v.  Thomas  WATKYN. 

Action  in  the  Duchy  Chamber  at  Westminster  for  a tenement  in  Skenfrith.  Decayed. 

[Monmouth.] 

73  William  JONES  v.  DAVID  ap  David. 

Goods  entrusted  to  defendants  by  John  Appowell,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  [Wales.] 

74-77  John  JOYE  of  Climping,  husbandman,  son  and  executor  of  Richard  Joye,  v.  Edward  his 
brother. 

Arrears  of  corn-rent  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Elsam,  demised  by  the  said  Richard  for  his  life 
to  defendant.  Sussex. 


78-81  John  JURDEN  and  Joan  his  wife,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  Nicholas  Hamond,  yeoman, 
v.  Thomas  WYNCHECOMBE,  esquire,  Cristyan  his  wife,  Henry  WHITE,  esquire,  and 
Bridget  his  wife. 

Messuage,  cottage  and  land  in  Dagnall,  claimed  as  the  inheritance  of  Henry  Bradshawe,  grand- 
father of  the  female  defendants.  Buckingham. 


FILE  1444. 

1-4  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  William  INGLESBYE  alias  Baker  of  Brentwood,  yeoman,  v. 
John  HANKYN  and  John  son  and  heir  of  William  WHYTE. 

Meadow  in  Shcnfield,  claimed  as  the  inheritance  of  Richard  Alen,  deceased,  uncle  of  the  said  John 
Hankyn  and  William  Whyte.  Essex. 

5-6  The  same  v.  Christopher  PLANKNEY,  guardian  in  socage  to  Thomas  Legate. 

Messuage  in  Brentwood  and  land  in  Shenfield.  Essex. 

7 Henry  INGLYSSHE  v.  John,  son  of  John  TREVYLYON,  esquire,  and  others. 

Lands  at  West  Harwood  in  Timberscombe,  held  of  the  said  Trevylyon’s  manor  of  Old  Knowle. 
See  bile  1164,  No.  30.  Somerset. 

8-11  Anthony  INGRAM  v.  John  CORBETT,  gentleman. 

Action  on  a bond  for  an  arbitral  award  concerning  a messuage  and  land  in  Kennett.  Cambridge. 

12-13  INON  ap  Rice  of  London,  tailor,  v.  GRIFFITH  ap  Jevan  of  Warthye. 

Messuage  and  lands  in  Llanfihangel  (St.  Michael’s),  late  of  Griffith  ap  Llewelyn,  deceased,  grand- 
father of  complainant.  Carmarthen. 


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14-15  John  ISAKE  v.  John  HAYDON,  gentleman,  late  steward  of  the  manor  of  Ottery  St.  Mary, 
William  COR(H)AM  his  clerk,  and  Richard  ISACKE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  the  said  manor  late  of  Thomas  Isake,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Devon. 

16-18  Richard  ISATT  v.  William  WALDON. 

Destruction  of  a bond  for  a debt  paid  only  in  part.  

19  Richard  IVE  of  West  Kington  v.  John  OLIVER  of  Bushton. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Sherston  Pinkney,  late  of  Richard  Ive,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of  com- 
plainant. Wilts. 

20  Alice  ap  (sic)  Thomas  JAMES  v.  Roger  ap  Richard  FYLPOTT. 

Tenement  in  the  parish  of  Doughton  Halley,  late  of  David  ap  Richard  Philpot,  deceased,  husband 
of  complainant.  Monmouth. 

21  Edward  JANKYN,  parson  of  Garsdon,  co.  Wilts,  v.  William  THOMAS,  parson  of  Crick- 
howell. 

Tithe  corn  of  Crickhowell  sold  to  complainant  before  defendant’s  ordination.  Brecon. 

22  Bartholomew  JEKETT  and  Rychard  (sic)  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  Barnehouse,  v. 
Henry  BRAYNE,  esquire. 

Tenements  bought  of  defendant  in  Bristol.  Gloucester. 

23  The  same  v.  Mary  SOUTHCOTTE  and  others. 

Manor  of  Prescott,  late  of  Thomas  Marwood  and  Joan  his  wife,  parents  of  defendants.  Mutilated. 

Devon. 

24-26  The  same,  the  said  Barnehouse  being  also  called  Marwood,  v.  John  HOLBROKE,  executor 
of  Richard  Gage,  an  executor  of  Nicholas  Derell. 

Indenture  of  lease  of  the  ‘ sheffe  or  rectorye  ’ of  Holbeton,  entrusted  to  the  said  Derell.  Devon. 
27  John  JERMAN,  yeoman,  and  Joan  his  wife,  v.  . . . NER  of  Uxbridge,  co.  Middlesex, 

widow. 

Tenement  in  Amersham,  late  of  John  Pletour,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Joan.  Mutilated. 

Buckingham. 

28-32  John  JERMYN,  yeoman,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  Jermyn,  v.  William  BUSSE. 

Lands  in  Cobham  of  the  bequest  of  John  Bradforth,  yeoman,  whose  widow  was  married  to 
defendant.  Kent. 

33  John  JERNEGAN,  esquire,  and  others  v.  George  BOWES,  gentleman. 

Account  of  lands  in  Gorleston  and  of  goods,  late  of  Richard  Gunvyle,  esquire,  whose  executors  all 
parties  are.  Norfolk. 

34-39  Henry  JERNINGHAM  (Jernegan),  knight,  and  Frances  his  wife,  granddaughter  and  heir  of 
William  Kingston,  knight,  v.  Thomas  DYER  of  Weston,  co.  Somerset,  knight. 

Manor  of  Haresfield  pledged  to  defendant.  2 suits.  Gloucester. 

40-41  John  Fuller,  master  of  JESUS  College,  Cambridge,  and  the  fellows  of  the  same,  v.  Thomas 
CAWARDEN,  knight. 

Woods  in  complainants’  manor  of  Horne  Court.  Surrey. 

42  JEVAN  ap  David  ap  Hoell  of  London  v.  Lewis  ICHAN  and  others. 

Lands  in  Llansawel,  late  of  Jevan  ap  David  Hoell  and  Isabel  ap  (sic)  David  his  sister.  Pedigree 
given.  Carmarthen. 

43  JEVAN  ap  David  ap  Hoell  of  London  v.  Griffith  ap  Jevan  LLOID,  gentleman,  and  others. 
Messuages  and  lands  in  Pencarreg,  Kellan,  and  Llanvayre  Igladoge  (i.e.  Llanfair-Clydogau  ?),  late 
of  John  ap  Hoell  Ichan,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of  complainant.  Carmarthen,  Cardigan. 

44-46  William  ap  Jevan  ap  Griffydd  ap  John  alias  William  JEVANS  v.  John  his  brother. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ffestiniog.  Merioneth. 

47  John  JEWE,  clerk,  and  Richard  and  William  JEWE  v.  John  FIAWE. 

Goods  of  William  Gybbes  and  of  Thomas  Gybbes,  his  executor,  both  deceased,  whereof  complainants 

are  administrators.  

48-50  David  JEYN  of  Bristol,  tucker,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Walter  FLOWER. 

Meadow  and  fisheries  in  Ruddle  (in  Newnham),  late  of  the  abbot  and  convent  of  Gloucester. 

Gloucester. 

51-52  Thomas  JOBOLTR  of  Oftlow,  co.  Stafford,  husbandman,  v.  Robert  FOSTER  of  Ton 
Stafford,  gentleman. 

Messuages  and  lands  late  of  the  Crown  in  Ashton. 

53  JOHN  ap  Jevan  of  London,  clothworker, 
tailor. 

Messuage,  etc.,  in  Rythyn,  demised  by  defendant  to  Robert  Edney.  [Denbigh.] 

54  JOHN  ap  Powell,  servant  to  the  Lord  Warden  of  the  Cinque  Ports,  v.  MORYS  ap  Richard. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Llanarmon-Mynydd-Mawr,  late  of  Howell  ap  Howell,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Denbigh. 

55  JOHN  ap  Robert,  clerk,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  ap  Llewelyn  ap  . . . , and  of  Agnes 

his  wife,  v.  John  SALYSBURY,  knight,  and  others. 

Messuage,  cottage  and  lands  in  Aberwheeler,  late  of  John  ap  Edm'  ap  Griffydd  ap  Jorwerth. 
Mutilated.  Denbigh. 

56  JOHN  ap  Rees  and  Llyke  his  wife  v.  THOMAS  ap  Richard  and  THOMAS  ap  John. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Llanfrechfa.  Brecon. 

57  JOHN  ap  Howell  of  Lacock,  co.  Wilts,  clerk,  v.  Christopher  VAGHAN  and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Crickhowell  and  Llangattock.  Brecon. 


Mutilated. 

’.  Robert  JONES  (ap  Johnes) 


co. 

Salop. 
of  Southwark. 


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58-61  Henry  JOHNES  v.  John  LEGH  (Lee)  of  the  Ridge  (in  Sutton),  esquire. 

Messuage  called  the  Nunhouse  and  land  at  Old  Wharton  in  Davenham.  Chester. 

62  George  Bullock,  master  of  St.  JOHN'S  College,  Cambridge,  and  the  fellows  of  the  same  v. 
Thomas  SNAG  the  elder  and  Thomas  SNAG  the  younger. 

Manor  of  Blunham  and  another,  late  of  George  Brooke,  lord  Cobham.  Damaged.  Beds.,  Herts. 

63  Thomas  JOHNS  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  David  ap  John  Robartes  v Robert 
GOODYNOUGHE. 

Account  of  a joint  purchase  of  cattle.  

64-66  Henry  JOHNSON,  esquire,  v.  John,  Ambrose,  and  Thomas  DUNNE  and  John  HEDLEY. 
Manor  of  Arras,  late  of  Thomas  Johnson,  knight,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  York. 

67  John  JOHNSON  of  Bishop’s  Stortford  v.  John  MEADE  of  Elsdon  and  Edward  MEADE 

of  Berden,  both  in  Essex. 

Refusal  to  give  bond  for  balance  of  price  of  a messuage  called  Pishobury.  Herts. 

(>8  Ralph  JOHNSON,  esquire,  v.  John  MAYNE,  esquire. 

Refusal  to  surrender  a grant  of  an  annuity  in  exchange  for  a conveyance  of  land  in  Lewisham. 

Kent. 

(>9-74  Richard  JOHNSON  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Robert  HAMOND. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Penge  and  Beckenham,  late  of  Robert  Hamond  and  Ralph  his  son,  father 
of  complainant  and  grandfather  of  the  said  Joan.  D.  XV.  27.  Surrey,  Kent. 

75  Thomas  JOHNSON  and  Margery  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Reynoldes,  v.  Rose,  late 

the  wife  of  John  DRAKE  and  executrix  and  formerly  the  wife  of  John  Cotton  and  fohn 

ANTHONY. 

Messuage  in  St.  Mary  Arches,  Exeter,  demised  by  the  said  brother  to  the  said  Reynoldes,  and  by 
him  to  the  said  Anthony.  Devon. 

76-78  Thomas  JOHNSON  ‘ of  the  parishe  of  Berydstowe  in  the  countye  of  Execetour  ’ v.  John 
WRAYE,  gentleman,  John  PRYGGES,  John  YOUNES,  and  others. 

Arrest  as  a Frenchman  and  seizure  of  goods.  Devon. 

79  Anthony  JONES  of  Bishop’s  Castle,  co.  Salop,  mercer,  v.  DAVID  ap  Llewelyn. 

Shop  in  Newtown  of  the  demise  of  defendant.  Montgomery. 

80  John  JONES  of  Kyvele  v.  John  PRYOR  of  the  same  . . . his  wife,  and  Marion  his 

daughter. 

Action  on  a bond  for  an  arbitral  award  concerning  land.  Mutilated.  [Wilts.J 

81  Thomas  JONES  v.  Thomas  MARTEN  and  Joyce  his  wife. 

Double  sale  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Frodesley.  Salop. 

82-84  William,  son  of  Thomas  JOYCE  (Joce),  deceased,  v.  Nicholas  JOYCE. 

Lands  in  Sturminster  Newton  Buckland  (sic)  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Stukeley,  knight.  3 bills, 
similar,  except  that  two  give  Dorset  as  the  county  and  the  other  Somerset.  Dorset,  Somerset. 

85-86  Margaret  JUDDE  v.  Henry  LACEY,  gentleman. 

Share  of  messuages  and  gardens,  late  of  John,  son  of  Thomas  Lyttill,  deceased.  Lincoln. 

87  Robert,  son  of  William  JURDEN,  v.  John  SACKFEILD,  esquire,  and  Christopher 
TERRELL. 

Land  in  the  said  Sackfeild's  manor  of  Mount-Bures.  Essex 

88  Miles  JYNNYNGES  of  Ipswich  v.  Martin  FLOWERDEW. 

Bond  given  on  behalf  of  Anthony  Russhe,  a minor  in  the  King’s  and  Queen’s  ward,  for  price  of 
rings  bought  of  defendant.  Damaged.  Suffolk. 


FILE  1445. 

1 Michael  KASSY  v.  John  BYRDLEY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Iianbury,  and  of  wages  for  pulling  cloth. 

Worcester. 

2 3 Robert  KEANE  of  Great  Wilbraham,  tailor,  r.  Thomas  SHEPERYCK,  husband  of  Alice, 

late  the  wife  of  James  Loveday. 

Land  in  Burrough  Green,  late  of  John  Keane,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Cambridge. 

4 Richard  KELSAYE  of  Boston  v.  Robert  K ELSA  YE. 

Debt,  the  bonds  for  which  have  been  embezzled.  Lincoln. 

5 7 John  KELYNG,  citizen  and  fishmonger  of  London,  v.  Thomas  CHECHEI.EY  and  Marion 

his  wife. 

Reviver  of  a suit  by  Margaret  Harryngton,  mother  of  complainant,  for  land  in  the  Forde  and  rent 
of  lands  there  and  in  ‘ the  flowe  diche.’  Essex. 

8-11  John  KELYNGTON  v.  Amys  CHECHESTER. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  in  reversion  of  land  in  Twitchen.  Devon. 

12  Peter  KEMBRYGE  of  the  Isle  of  Wight,  baker,  v.  the  sheriff  of  HANTS,  and  William 
GUYRLYNG,  constable  of  the  Isle  of  W’ight  and  captain  of  Carisbrooke  castle. 
Imprisonment  in  the  said  castle  without  process  of  law.  Corpus  cum  causa  and  subpoena. 

Hants  (I.W.). 

13-15  Martin  KEMPTE  (Kemp)  v.  Michael  BOROGH. 

Promise  to  pay  for  a ring  bought  by  Robert  Borogh.  Cornwall. 

16-18  Nicholas  KENDALL  11.  John,  son  of  John  SNELL. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Micklebring  (Mikelborowe)  and  Braithwell  (Baythwell).  See  File  1239, 
No.  22.  York. 


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195 

19-21  Christopher  KENE  of  Kenn  v.  George  SPEKE  of  White  Lackington,  esquire,  and  Elizabeth 
his  wife. 

Loan  to  Richard  Mallet  of  Currypool  (in  Charlinch),  esquire,  former  husband  of  the  said  Elizabeth. 

Somerset. 

22-28  Giles,  son  of  Richard  KENT  of  Newchurch,  v.  John  HATTON  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late 
the  wife  of  Hugh  Newe. 

Legacy  of  John  Rawlyn  of  Briddlesford  (in  Arreton),  one  of  whose  executors  was  the  said  Newe. 

Hants  (I.W.). 

29  Richard  KENT  of  Wychemalbank,  husbandman,  v.  Ralph  BAGNALL  of  Nantwich,  yeoman. 
Money  entrusted  by  Ellen,  late  the  wife  of  complainant,  to  Elizabeth,  wife  of  defendant.  Chester. 

30  Richard  KENT  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  John  DAYE  alias  Brent. 

Land  in  Newton  Tony,  late  of  Thomas  Taylour,  deceased,  ancestor  of  the  said  Margaret.  Mutilated. 

Wilts. 

31-32  Richard  KENT  v.  Robert  GREGORY  of  Southcot. 

Reversion  pledged  to  defendant  of  a messuage  in  Tilehurst,  held  in  fee  simple  by  John  Kent,  since 
deceased,  elder  brother  of  complainant.  Berks. 

33-35  Thomas  KENT  v.  Godfrey  WOODHOUS  of  Dronfield. 

Loan.  Derby. 

36  Edward,  son  of  Roger  KERDE,  deceased,  v.  Ede,  late  the  wife  of  Michael  KERDE. 

Claim  to  a widow’s  estate  in  a messuage  and  land  held  of  the  manor  of  West  Hatch.  Wilts. 

37  John  KESER  of  Great  Peckham,  grandson  and  heir  of  William  Keser,  v.  Thomas  ROIDON, 
esquire. 

Mill  and  land  in  East  Peckham  of  the  demise  of  the  prior  and  convent  of  Christ  Church,  Canterbury. 
Mutilated.  Kent. 

38  Hugh  KETE,  aged  10  or  n years,  by  John  Kete  his  elder  brother,  v-.  Richard,  son  and  executor 
of  Edmund  BUSBYE,  and  James  ONSLOWE  and  John  BLTSBYE,  his  assistants. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  the  farm  and  parsonage  of  Hagborne.  D.  XV,  55.  Berks. 

39  Robert  KEYLE,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Thomas  Keyle,  citizen, and  mercer  of  London, 
deceased,  v.  Edward  GORGE,  knight. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  a mill  and  pasture  in  Sturminster  Marshall  {File  1239,  No.  54.)  Dorset. 

40  Thomas  KEYS,  esquire,  serjeant  porter  to  the  King  and  Queen,  v.  Francis  LAMBARD, 
citizen  and  grocer  of  London. 

Action  for  a debt  whereof  defendant  was  not  present  to  receive  an  instalment  when  due.  London. 
41-42  Robert  KING  of  Moreton,  yeoman,  v.  George  BROWNE  of  White  Roding,  gentleman. 
Locking  up  the  barn  of  the  manor  of  Marks  Hall  in  White  Roding,  in  which  he  had  permitted 
complainant  to  store  a crop  of  peas,  oats,  and  hay.  Essex. 

43-44  Robert  KING,  gentleman,  v.  John  BURNARD,  Roger  WAGGETT,  and  others. 

Tenements  in  the  manor  of  Muchelney.  held  by  complainants  on  lease  from  the  Crown. 

Somerset. 

45  Richard  KINWELMERSHE  of  London,  mercer,  v.  John  SPARKE  of  the  same,  merchant 
tailor,  an  overseer  of  the  will  of  Richard  Husband  of  the  same,  ‘ pastier.’ 

Recognizance  given  to  defendant  by  Jane,  wife  of  complainant,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Husband, 
for  the  performance  of  the  latter’s  will.  London. 

46-47  Robert  KIRKHAM,  knight,  v.  Henry  PERKER  and  William  WOODHOWSE,  knights. 
Goods  of  Henry  Perker,  knight,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Sir  Henry,  whereof  complainant  is  an 
administrator.  Answer  wanting.  

48-52  Richard  KITSONNE  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Chester,  v.  Stephen  PORTER 
and  Margery  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William  Chester. 

Money  promised  to  the  said  Thomas  on  his  marriage  by  the  said  William  his  father.  

53-59  J°hn  KNIGHT  of  Knight’s  Hill,  son  of  Henry  Knight,  deceased,  v.  Ralph  JENYNS 
George  BROUGHTON,  and  Thomas  NEWNHAM,  knight. 

Mortgage  of  tenements  called  Leigham.  Surrey. 

60-62  Simon  KNYGHT  v.  John  MICHELL  of  Truro. 

Action  on  a bond  for  price  of  goods  bought  for  William  Hewster,  complainant’s  master,  who  paid 
for  them.  Cornwall. 

63-64  Robert  KNYGHTE  v.  Robert  DARDOO  (Dyrdoo)  of  Gillingham,  co.  Dorset,  gentleman. 
Manor  of  Berkeley  of  the  demise  of  John  Newborough,  esquire.  Somerset. 

65  Humphrey  KNYVETON,  Ellen  his  wife,  and  Anne  EYRE  v.  John  BLOUNT,  gentleman. 
Messuage  and  buildings  demised  by  defendant  to  Thomas  Blakwall,  deceased,  father  of  the 
female  complainants.  Mutilated.  Derby. 

66-67  Thomas  KNYVETON,  esquire,  v.  James,  son  of  John  PERSON. 

Messuage  and  croft  in  Ashbourne,  late  of  John  Knyveton,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Derby. 

68  John  KYDD  of  London,  [draper,  and  Margaret  his  wife]  v.  William  WILLIAMSON  of 

Kings  Lynn,  late  the  husband  of  Alice,  formerly  the  wife  of  John  Skales  [and  earlier  the 
wife  of  . . . Dunstan]. 

Money  promised  by  the  said  Skales  to  the  said  Margaret  [and  other  children  of  the  said  Alice  by 
her  first  marriage].  Mutilated.  London,  Norfolk. 

69  John  KYDMAN  v.  John  FOKES. 

Non-delivery  of  barley  at  Brinkley  as  purchased.  Cambridge 


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70  Morres  ap  John  KYRE  v.  THOMAS  ap  Llewelyn. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Kerry  (Kyre).  Montgomery. 

71  Richard  KYRK  v.  William  ROTHERHAM,  alderman  of  Lincoln,  Thomas  HUCHYNSON, 
and  others. 

Action  by  the  said  Rotherham  before  the  mayor  of  Lincoln  for  price  (already  paid)  of  oaks  in 
Goltho,  sold  by  him  to  complainant  and  the  other  defendants.  Lincoln. 

72  Thomas  KYRLE,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  HARREIS. 

Land  in  Walford.  Hereford. 

73-74  . . . KYRLE  v.  the  same. 

Land  in  Walford.  Mutilated.  Hereford. 

75  William  KYTTERIDGE  of  Chelmsford,  mercer,  v.  John  PASCALL. 

Legacy  of  William  Pascall,  uncle  of  defendant,  payable  out  of  lands  in  Thurrock.  Pedigree  given. 

Essex. 


FILE  1446. 

1 Robert  LACYE  v.  William  FRANKLAND  and  Robert  and  George  RUDD. 

Tenement  in  Danby  demised  by  John  Nevill,  lord  Latimer,  to  Peter  Rudd.  York. 

2-4  The  same  v.  William  RUDD. 

Tenement  in  Danby,  demised  to  complainant  by  the  said  Lord  Latimer  in  succession  to  the  said 
Peter.  York. 

5-7  Stephen,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  LACYE  of  Hoxne  (Hoxton),  gentleman,  v.  Agnes,  late  the 
wife  of  John  KNYVETT. 

Contempt  of  subpoenas  in  an  action  for  lands  in  the  manor  of  Horham  Thorpe  Hall.  Injunction. 
See  File  1242,  No.  3.  Suffolk. 

8 John  LAKYN  v.  Robert  LAKYN. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Kenley.  Mutilated.  Salop. 

9 Robert  LAMBERT,  Florence  his  wife,  and  Agnes  BRAKENBURYE  v.  Pearce  VENABLES 
and  Emma  AYER. 

Household  goods  of  Pearce  Wynington,  gentleman,  father  of  the  female  complainants,  who  died  in 
the  said  Venables’s  house  at  Witton.  Chester. 

10-13  Lancelot  LANCASTER  of  Sockbridge,  esquire,  v.  Anthony  DUCKET. 

Actions  of  novel  disseisin  of  lands  in  Kendal  and  of  debt  arising  from  the  marriage  settlement  of 
William,  son  of  complainant,  since  deceased,  with  Katherine,  daughter  of  defendant. 

Westmorland. 

14-17  William  LANDER  v.  John  ROBERT  and  Walter  ANGOVE  alias  Smyth. 

Lands  in  Stithians,  Gwennap  and  St.  Germans,  late  of  John  Launder,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Cornwall. 

18-21  Edward  LANE  v.  John  FERMOUR,  knight,  and  John  ADAMS. 

Cottages  and  land  in  the  said  Sir  John’s  manor  of  Halistocke  granted  to  Joan,  formerly  the  wife 
of  Thomas  Cox  and  afterwards  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  D.  XV,  6.  ”D[orset]. 

22-24  Martin  LANE,  vicar  of  Chesterfield,  v.  James  FOLJAMBE,  knight,  son  of  Godfrey 
Foljambe,  knight,  Bridget  BEYRYSFORDE  (Basforthe),  and  others. 

Lands  in  Walton,  Boythorpe,  Newbold,  Tapton,  Brinington,  Calow,  and  Hasland  belonging  to 
complainant’s  glebe.  Derby. 

25-29  The  same  v.  the  same  and  Margaret  HERST. 

Do.  Derby. 

30-31  Giles  LANGLEY,  vicar  of  Chieveley,  v.  James,  son  and  executor  of  John  PHILPOT. 

Counterbond  for  a debt  to  John  Llewelyn  of  Caerleon  already  paid.  Berks,  Monmouth. 

32  Gregory  LANGSTON  of  Great  Totnes,  co.  Devon,  merchant,  v.  Peter  BONAMY,  gentleman, 
and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  St.  Martin’s,  late  of  Olyve  Tardye,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  (sic). 

Guernsey. 

33_37  Margaret  LANGTON  and  Peter  STANLEY,  esquire,  executors  of  Robert  Langton,  v. 
Thomas  HOLTE,  knight. 

Bond  given  by  the  said  Robert  and  Thomas  for  John  Lambert,  receiver  of  the  Duchy  of  Lancaster 
for  King  Henry  VIII.  Lancaster. 

38-39  William  LANGTON  v.  John  DYATT. 

House  called  the  Cardinal’s  Hat  in  Lichfield  and  land  in  the  fee  of  Curborough  and  Elmhurst 
(Elynhurst).  Stafford. 

40-43  Anne  LATTON  of  Chilton,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Latton,  v.  John  COUPER. 
Theft  of  leases  of  the  farms  and  manors  of  Wantage,  Bockhampton,  and  Upton,  and  other 
documents.  D.  XII,  34.  Berks. 

44-49  Edward  LAWE  of  Colchester,  tailor,  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  LAWE  of  Brook 
Walden  (in  Saffron  Walden),  and  George,  son  and  heir  of  William  LAWE. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Newland  End  in  Arkesden,  late  of  Thomas  Lawe,  labourer,  deceased,  great- 
grandfather of  complainant.  Essex. 

50-52  Edmund  LAWRENCE,  yeoman,  v.  John  HIGHAM,  esquire,  husband  of  Martha,  late  the 
wife  of  Thomas  Fyncham. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Brantham,  formerly  of  Humphrey  W'yngfeld,  knight.  Suffolk. 


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53-54  Anthony  LECHE  of  Standlake,  carpenter,  v.  Richard  WEDGE  (Wegge). 

Share  of  a crop  of  corn  paid  by  Thomas  Stuckwell  of  Longworth  in  consideration  of  his  marriage 
with  Alice,  mother  of  defendant  and  of  Agnes,  wife  of  complainant.  Oxford,  Berks. 

55-56  Edward  LEDES,  parson  of  Snailwell,  v.  William  PASTON,  esquire,  and  Thomas  GYLBART, 
his  tenant. 

Common  of  pasture  in  Snailwell.  Cambridge. 

57-58  Francis  LEEKE,  knight,  v.  Roger  GRENEHALL,  esquire. 

Detention  of  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid  by  complainant’s  sureties.  See  File  1365,  No.  38. 

[Derby?] 

59-62  Francis  LEEKE,  knight,  v.  Simon  MUCKLOWE,  esquire. 

Manor  of  Crowneast  (in  St.  John  Bedwardin)  and  lands  there  and  in  Wichenford  and  St.  John. 
See  Files  540,  No.  16;  848,  No.  47;  1245,  No.  92.  Worcester. 

63-67  Thomas  LEGH  v.  James  LEGH  and  others. 

Ketleigh  Park  in  Week  St.  Mary,  late  of  Thomas  a Legh,  deceased,  father  of  both  parties.  Bill 
Mutilated.  Cornwall. 

68-72  The  same  v.  the  said  James,  and  Alice  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Thomas  the  father. 

Choice  of  the  best  of  every  kind  of  goods  of  the  said  Thomas  the  father  according  to  Cornish 
custom.  Cornwall. 

73-75  The  same,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  John  Roche  of  Lezant, 
deceased,  v.  the  same  and  others. 

Goods  of  the  said  Alice  and  John  Roche.  Cornwall. 

76-77  Thomas  LEGH  v.  William  MYDWYNTER  and  Charles  RUGGE. 

Tenement  in  Aylesbeare  of  the  grant  of  John  Farwell.  Devon. 

78  Thomas  LEVESON,  esquire,  and  Cicely  his  wife  v.  . . . 

Land  held  of  the  manor  of  Kynvarr  by  Margaret  Bradeley.  Mutilated.  [Stafford.] 

79  James  LEWES  of  London  v.  William  David  LLOYD. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Mount  and  Warwick  of  the  demise  of  Eleanor  ap  (sic)  James,  late  the  wife 
of  Res  ap  John  of  Eglwyswrw,  co.  Pembroke.  Cardigan. 

80-83  Thomas  Lee  and  John  Machell,  late  sheriffs  of  LONDON,  v.  Robert  THORNELL  and 
William  WEST,  knight. 

Action  by  the  said  Thornell  for  the  escape  of  Bryan  Rye  of  Whitwell,  co.  Derby,  a freeman  of 
London,  permitted  to  go  abroad  to  collect  his  debts  under  the  Queen’s  proclamation  for  permitting 
debtors  in  Ludgate  to  compound.  (The  said  Sir  William  claims  the  wardship  of  Edward  Rye.) 
Mutilated.  London. 

84-85  John  LONGE,  clerk,  v.  Simon  (James)  KEMPSEY. 

Information  as  to  wrongful  occupation  and  neglect  of  the  hospital  of  God’s  House  in  Hull.  York. 

86  John  LONGE  of  Hougham  v.  . . . 

Bond.  Faded.  Norfolk. 

87-89  William  LONGEMAN  of  Woodhay,  husbandman,  son  and  heir  of  Walter  Longe  (sic),  v. 

John  [WHITE],  bishop  of  Winchester,  Richard  HAMDEN,  steward  of  his  manor  of 
Highclere,  and  Thomas  LONGEMAN. 

Lands  called  ' cosset  landes  ’ and  ‘ jayle  land  ’ held  of  the  said  manor.  Hants. 

90-92  John  LORD  of  Wiston,  co.  Sussex,  clerk,  v.  Michael  BABINGTON  of  Derby,  esquire. 

Wages  as  chantry  priest  of  Ballidon.  Derby. 

93  Robert  LOUGHTON  v.  William  PADLEY,  yeoman,  and  John  ROGER. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Bole,  late  of  William  Loughton,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Notts. 

94-95  John  [LUMLEY],  lord  Lumley,  v.  Lionel  SMYTHE  and  others. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  waste  and  felling  of  trees  in  the  manor  of  Great  Lumley  in  Chester-le-Street. 

Durham. 

96  The  same(  ?)  v.  Richard  LUMLEY  alias  Vavaster. 

Manor  of  Butterby.  Durham. 

97-99  J°hn  LUTER  v.  Nicholas  HERYCKE  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Cloth  entrusted  at  Northampton  to  John  Danporte,  late  the  husband  of  the  said  Agnes. 

Northampton. 


FILE  1447. 

1 Nicholas  LABORNE,  yeoman,  v.  John  AMAN  and  Richard  PETAR. 

Purse  with  money  and  deeds  given  to  Peter  Atkyngson  of  Fetcham,  co.  Surrey,  in  possible  exchange 
for  a lease  of  a messuage  in  Burton.  Lincoln. 

2-4  William  LANE  of  Cottesbrook,  esquire,  v.  John  MOL(L)E,  gentleman. 

Contradictory  leases  of  pasture  in  Stutchbury.  Northampton. 

5 John  LANGDON,  gentleman,  v.  . . . 

Arbitration  between  complainant  and  John  Mortofte,  gentleman,  concerning  the  manor  of  Nowers 
and  lands  in  Itteringham,  Wolterton,  Mannington,  and  Irmingland.  Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

6-8  John  LAUNCE  and  Christian  TAYLOR,  executors  of  Richard  Taylor,  v.  John,  son  and 
executor  of  John  LOVERINGE. 

Goods  (described)  of  the  said  Richard  entrusted  to  the  said  John  Loveringe  the  father.  — 

9-11  William  LAURENCE  of  Mintey,  co.  Wilts,  and  William  and  Margaret  his  children  v.  James 
SOMERFIELDE. 

Rival  leases  of  the  manor  of  Yanworth  from  Thomas  Culpeper  of  Bedgebury,  co.  Kent,  esquire. 

Gloucester. 

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12-13  Hugh  LA  WE  of  Oundle,  gentleman,  v.  Nicholas  BAILIE,  gentleman. 

Deed  of  grant  of  the  next  presentation  to  the  church  of  Barnwell  St.  Andrew  entrusted  to 

defendant.  Northampton. 

14-17  George  LEE  and  others  v.  MARCAS  ap  Owen  (Markett  ap  Evan),  Res  David  ap  Jevan 
LLOYD  and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  St.  David’s,  Trogan  (■ i.e . Trefgarn?),  Spittal  and  Lanpeter-pont-Stephen  of 
the  demise  of  the  precentor  of  St.  David’s  whose  collector  is  the  said  Marcas. 

Pembroke,  Cardigan. 

18-21  William  LEE  of  Camelford  v.  Humphrey  (John)  and  Joan  ESTON. 

Goods  of  John  Lee,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Cornwall. 

22  Robert  LEEKE  of  London,  yeoman,  son  of  John  Leeke,  deceased,  v.  Roger  METCALF  of 

Harom  (in  Helmsley),  gentleman,  and  others. 

Lands  in  Thirsk  of  the  demise  of  John  Dyneley,  late  chantry  priest  of  Sigston.  York. 

23-25  Charles  LEISTOCK,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  ELSDON  (Elleson)  alias  Rauff. 

Action  on  a bail-bond  released  by  John  Babtyst,  in  order  to  extort  a grant  of  lands  in  Lyme  Regis. 

Dorset. 

26  John  LEKE  v.  Henry  MALKYN,  a tenant  of  the  manor  of  Horton. 

Grinding  his  corn  at  the  mills  of  Leek  and  Cheddleton  instead  of  those  at  Hanley  and  Groton. 

Stafford. 

2 7 William  LENTALLE,  esquire,  v.  John  LENTALLE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  garden  in  Sandwich  and  to  an  account  with 
Richard  Rawlings  and  of  goods  all  late  of  Elizabeth  Lentall,  deceased,  mother  of  both  parties. 

Kent. 

28  Hugh  LEWES  v.  John  BOND  the  elder  and  John  BOND  the  younger. 

Falsification  of  a lease  made  by  Myles  Hampden  of  Burcot  Farm  in  Dorchester  (sic),  whereof 
complainant  is  lessee  in  reversion.  Oxford. 

29  James  LEWES  of  London  v.  MEREDITH  ap  Griffith. 

Meadow  in  Penbryn.  Cardigan. 

30  Ralph  LEYCESTER,  knight,  v.  Roger  BURGES. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Toft  and  Mobberley  (Mounberley).  See 
File  1022,  No.  43.  Chester. 

31-33  Thomas  LEYGHTEFOOTE  of  Morchard  Bishop,  husbandman,  v.  Edmund  ROLAND, 
steward  of  the  court  of  Crediton. 

Rent  of  land  in  Crediton  claimed  in  right  of  the  late  college  of  Crediton.  Devon. 

34-35  Thomas  LEYGHTEN  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  William,  son  of  John  PERY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  burgages  and  lands  in  Devizes.  (Defendant  states  that  they 
relate  to  lands  and  a rent  in  Warminster,  Helmeford,  for  which  cf.  Henfords  Marsh  in  Warminster, 
and  Norton  Bavant.)  Wilts. 

36  Richard  LLOYD,  parson  of  Llantrisaint,  v.  RICHARD  ap  William  and  others. 

Forcible  entry  on  complainant’s  parsonage  and  collection  of  his  tithes.  Anglesea. 

37  The  same  v.  Robert  PYGOT,  late  parson. 

Do.,  defendant  having  been  deprived  for  marriage.  Anglesea. 

38  Philip  LOCKTON,  of  Swineshead,  Jane  his  wife  and  Anne  and  DYGHTON  v. 

Justinian  CROWE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  bequests  of  John  Dyghton,  deceased,  father  of  complainants  other 
than  the  said  Philip.  Lincoln. 

39  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  and  rents  in  Lincoln,  late  of  Robert  Dyghton,  deceased,  son 
of  the  said  John.  Lincoln. 

40-42  Richard  LOVE  v.  Nicholas  HARVIE. 

Land  in  Wissett,  late  of  Robert  Love  and  Margaret  his  wife,  deceased,  parents  of  complainant. 

Suffolk. 

4^-47  Robert  LOVE  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  Richard  MORTYMER,  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  John 
WILSON,  and  others. 

Inn  called  the  Red  Lion  in  Baldock,  late  of  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  William  Watson,  deceased,  and 
grandmother  of  the  said  Anne.  Herts. 

48  Robert  LOVE,  son  of  the  said  Robert  and  Anne,  deceased,  v.  the  said  MORTYMER  and 
WILSON  and  John  PLUMMER. 

Reviver  of  the  preceding.  Herts. 

49-53  William  LOVELES  of  Henley-on-Thames,  co.  Oxford,  gentleman,  and  Margery  his  wife  v. 
LEWIS  ap  Maurice,  son  of  Maurice  Gethin  ap  Jevan  ap  Rice. 

Tenement  in  the  town  and  parish  of  Penantt  (i.e.  Llanfihangel-y-Pennant),  claimed  by  complainant 
under  a lease  from  the  monastery  of  Chertsey,  and  by  defendant  under  a lease  from  that  of 
Beddgelert.  ‘ ‘ Carmarthen. 

54  The  same  v.  ROBERT  ap  Price  ap  Evan. 

Land  in  the  town  and  parish  of  Chachyther  (Glachyther),  claimed  by  complainant  under  a like 
lease  Carmarthen. 

55-57  William  LUCKCOCKE  alias  Tyrrye  v.  Christopher  KENNE,  esquire,  and  John  and  James 
BERYE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  the  said  Kenne’s  manor  of  Yatton,  demised  ' as  olde  aster  in  villynage.' 

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58  Katharine  LUTTERELL,  a ward  of  the  Crown,  v.  [Richard  EGCOMB,  knight]. 

23a.  English  and  \a.  Cornish,  the  course  of  the  water  of  Tamar,  with  fishery,  a pigeon-house  and  a 
fulling-mill  and  grist-mills  with  the  water  thereto  belonging,  late  held  of  the  manor  of  Calstock 
by  Katherine,  late  the  wife  of  Piers  Egcomb,  knight.  Mutilated.  Cornwall. 

59  John  LYNDESEY,  the  King’s  and  Queen’s  armourer,  v.  William  BARBAR,  formerly  a 
captain  in  the  wars. 

Bond  extorted  by  imprisonment  in  Collyns  Alley  in  the  Old  Bailey  on  a supposed  command  of  the 
Earl  of  Pembroke.  London. 

60  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Philip  LYNNE,  esquire  [?  and  formerly  the  wife]  of  John 
Sewster,  esquire,  v.  John  LYNNE,  brother  and  heir  of  the  said  Philip. 

Half  the  manor  of  Castle  in  Bassingbourn  and  other  lands  there  and  in  Royston.  Mutilated. 

Cambridge,  Herts. 

61-64  Robert  LYSTER  v.  William  WHYTE  and  Cristian  his  wife. 

Lands  in  the  manor  of  St.  John’s  in  Mellis,  the  court  rolls  of  which  have  been  embezzled. 

Suffolk. 

65-66  William  LYTE  v.  Laurence  BARNARD. 

Lease  of  a tenement  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Northover,  assigned  in  evasion  of  the  statute 
21  Henry  VIII,  c.  13.  Somerset. 

67-68  The  same  (Lyght)  v.  William  GOLD,  merchant. 

Land  in  the  said  manor  claimed  under  a lease  from  the  hospital  of  St.  John  the  Baptist,  Bridgwater. 

Somerset. 


FILE  1448. 

1-4  William  LAMBE  and  Eleanor  his  wife,  servant  to  the  King  and  Queen  at  Calais,  v.  Francis 
AYSCOUGHE  (Askewe),  knight. 

Manors  of  Kelsey,  Walworth,  and  Blacktoft  and  other  lands,  late  of  John  Hansarde  of  London, 
skinner,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Eleanor.  Lincoln,  Durham. 

5 John  LANGLEY,  gentleman,  v.  Henry,  Henry  and  Richard  CUTT. 

Manors  of  Wood  Hall,  Wyggepytt,  and  Cokeshales  in  Arkesden,  and  Montenys  and  Daugeworthes 
in  Elmdon,  and  messuages  and  lands  there  and  in  Clavering,  Wenden,  Wicken,  Wenden-Lofts 
(Loughtes),  [Saffron]  Walden,  and  Wigpett,  late  of  Henry  Langley  and  of  Thomas  Langley, 
esquire,  his  son,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Essex. 

6-9  Richard  LAN  YEN  v.  John  COWLYNG,  Margaret  his  wife,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Treveglos  (in  Zennor).  Cornwall. 

10  William  LARCOME  and  Anne  his  daughter  v.  John  BOURNE. 

Lands  (described)  in  George  Essex’s  manor  of  Pitney  Plonkete,  partly  in  the  parish  of  Hewes. 
Mutilated.  Somerset. 

11  The  same  v.  the  same  and  the  said  ESSEX. 

Tenement  in  a manor  formerly  of Arundell.  Surrejoinder  only.  [Somerset  ?] 

12-16  Thomas  LATHAM  v.  the  mayor  and  bailiffs  of  NORTHAMPTON,  and  Agnes,  executrix 
and  late  the  wife  of  William  ELYOTT. 

Action  for  price  of  a gelding  which  proved  ‘ lame  and  perished  of  his  wynde.’  Certiorari  and 
subpoena.  Northampton. 

17-18  Ralph  LEEKE  v.  Thomas  WATERTON,  knight,  and  Henry  EVERINGHAM,  gentleman. 
Purchase  of  the  title  of  Henry  Johnson,  esquire,  to  messuages  and  land  at  Wadsley  in  Ecclesfield 
and  Brandfield,  contrary  to  the  Act  32  Henry  VIII,  c.  9.  York. 

19-21  John  LEGH  of  Isell,  esquire,  v.  Christopher  DANBY  the  younger,  gentleman,  his  son-in-law. 
Seizure  from  the  parsonage  of  Surlingham  of  Deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Surlingham  and  other 
manors  and  lands.  Norfolk,  Cumberland. 

22-27  John  LEVES  of  Marleburgh  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Smarte  alias  Collyns, 
v.  George  REYNOLDES,  son-in-law  of  John  Abbott. 

House  in  Andover.  Hants. 

28  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  LEWIS,  v.  Trehern  GOZ  and  others. 

Land  in  St.  Michael’s  (i.e.  Michaelstone  or  Llanmihangle).  Glamorgan. 

29  John  LEYVET  and  Isabel  his  wife  v.  Robert  ap  Morrys  and  others. 

Loan  by  Roger  Byny,  former  husband  of  the  said  Isabel.  

30-31  The  dean  and  chapter  of  LINCOLN  and  Kellam  WATSON,  gentleman,  their  lessee,  v. 
William  BEVER  and  others. 

Corn  and  rent  of  lands  in  Edith-Weston  called  the  ' olde  rightes  ’ of  the  church  of  Hambleton. 

Rutland. 

32-35  Jane  LINGHAM  (Lyngen)  of  London,  ‘ shempster,’  v.  John  LYNGEN  of  Hurst  (in 
Westbury),  gentleman. 

Leasehold,  messuages  and  land  in  Aston  Rogers  of  the  bequest  of  William  Lyngham,  father  of 
complainant.  ^ Salop. 

36-39  The  same  v.  William  LINGEN,  gentleman. 

Fraudulent  acquisition  of  a deed  of  feoffment  of  the  manor  of  Cotton  and  messuages  and  lands  in 
Westbury  and  Worthen  pending  a suit  against  John  Lyngen,  brother  of  complainant.  Salop. 
40-41  Richard  LISTER,  esquire,  v.  James  and  John  AWDLINGTON  and  others. 

Manors  of  Clehonger,  Kinnersley,  Letton,  Dinedor,  and  Burlton  (in  Burghill),  and  lands  there  and 
in  Chilston  (in  Madley),  Meer  Court  (in  Allensmore),  Stretford,  Dorston  (in  Birley),  and  Alton, 
Chadnor  (Chabner)  and  Falley  (all  in  Dilwyn  ?).  See  File  136 7,  No.  105.  Hereford.' 


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42  Peter  LOCKE  of  Alverstoke,  yeoman,  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  William 

Squyer,  v.  John  STONER  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Brading,  late  of  John  Stoner  and  John  Punche. 

Hants  (I.W.). 

43-44  Christopher,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  LONDE  (Lounde)  v.  John  JACKSON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Horkstow.  (Defendant  pleads  a former 
decree  of  this  court.)  Lincoln. 

45-46  Cicely,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  LONGE,  citizen  and  mercer  of  London,  v.  Edward  and 
Richard  CROMPTON  and  others,  her  tenants. 

Action  for  enclosures  in  the  manor  of  Condover  (Codnour)  permitted  by  a decree  of  the  Star  Chamber. 

Salop. 

47-50  Thomas  LONGLONDE  v.  John  WYSE,  yeoman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Banbury  of  the  demise  of  John  Longlonde,  late  bishop  of 
Lincoln.  D.  XIII,  10.  Oxford. 

5r-53  John.LOORDE  of  Caldon,  yeoman,  v.  William  GLEDENH11RST  and  Peter  RICHARDSON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Farley.  Stafford. 

54-56  Lawrence  LOVETT,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  Lovett,  v.  Thomas  FARNALL  alias 
London. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Soulbury  of  the  grant  of  John  Mylliett  of  Liscombe.  Bucks. 

57-58  Simon  LOWE  v.  Katherine,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  DORMER,  knight. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Burton  by  Bampton,  sold  by  defendant  to  Alexander 
Seymer.  See  Files  1270,  No.  27  ; 1317,  No.  25  ; 1365,  No.  98.  Oxford. 

50  -60  The  same  v.  Edward  KYNG  and  Alice  his  wife,  daughter  of  Simon  Seymer. 

Do.  Oxford. 

(>1-63  Simon  LOWE  of  London,  merchant  tailor,  and  John  KEYME,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas 
PARRAMORE. 

Manor  of  Sayes  in  the  Isle  of  Harty  and  land  there,  formerly  of  Thomasyn  Chevyn  of  Feversham. 
Mutilated.  Kent. 

64  -66  Robert  LUCAS  of  Asthall  Leigh,  tailor,  v.  William  HORLEY  (Horsley),  vicar  of  Minster 
Lovell. 

Seizure  of  grain,  half  of  which  is  due  to  complainant  as  lessee  of  the  parsonage  of  Minster  Lovell. 
D.  IX,  26.  Oxford. 

67-68  Thomas  LUCAS  v.  Edmund  LUCAS. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  in  Horsley.  Mutilated.  [Surrey?] 

69-70  Thomas  LYSON  v.  Thomas  GRENE,  Robert  PEYKE,  and  Jennet  his  wife,  daughter  of  the 
said  Grene. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Brinkhill,  formerly  of  William  Grene,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of  com- 
plainant and  of  the  said  Thomas  Grene.  Lincoln. 


FILE  1449. 

1 Elizabeth,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  LANE,  v.  John  KIRBIE. 

Pasture  in  Knaptoft  of  the  ' inlwPqdans  ’ of  William  Turpyn,  ward  to  King  Henry  VIII. 

Leicester. 

2 Elizabeth,  John,  and  James  LAURENCE,  executors  of  William  Laurence,  v.  Rowland 
DURAUNT,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Chapton  of  the  demise  of  James  D(o)uraunt  of  Chesterfield,  deceased,  father 
of  defendant.  Derby. 

3-6  Thomas  LAWRENCE  v.  James  ORME,  late  the  husband  of  Anne,  formerly  the  wife  of 
John  Secole. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Kingham,  demised  by  John  Bewfoo,  gentleman,  to  complainant  and  the  said 
Anne  for  the  benefit  of  her  children  by  her  first  marriage.  Oxford. 

7 Richard  LECHE  of  Duloe,  husbandman,  v.  William  LECHE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  St.  Keyne,  late  of  James  Leche,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Cornwall. 

8 Oliver  LEDER  and  Lawrence  TAYLOR,  knights,  v.  Robert  FLETCHER,  esquire,  and 
William  TROWTBECKE,  executors  of  Thomas  Roncorn,  clerk. 

Instalment  of  an  annuity  forwarded  to  the  said  Roncorn  after  his  death.  Lincoln. 

9 John  LEE. 

Application  for  a mandate  to  John  Huchynson,  mayor  of  Lincoln,  to  take  order  between  him  and 
Robert  Hutchynson  concerning  a tenement  in  Lincoln  and  a judgment  debt.  Lincoln. 

m 12  Francis  LEEKE,  knight,  v.  Thomas  BEVERAGE,  parson  of  Sutton-le-Dale. 

Account  as  bailiff  of  complainant’s  lands.  Derby. 

1^5  Brian  LEIDES,  gentleman,  and  William  FENTYMAN,  clerk,  grantees  to  uses,  and  Brian 

FENTYMAN  v.  Thomas  FENTYMAN  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Manor  of  Kirkby  Wharfe,  late  of  Robert  Fentyman,  deceased,  father  of  the  salid  Brian  and 
Thomas.  York. 

14  Giles  LENGLEY,  clerk,  v.  James,  son  and  heir  of  John  PHILPOTT  (Phelpott). 

Land  in  Traston  in  Newport  (Treston),  late  of  Roger  Langleye  of  Christchurch,  deceased,  whose 
executors  were  the  said  Giles  and  John.  Monmouth. 


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15  ...  son  of  Nicholas  LEVESEY  and  of  Crystyan  his  wife,  v.  Sir  John  BYRON,  Henry 

TOWN  E ROWE  and  others. 

Site  of  the  manor  of  Laxton  of  the  demise  of  the  feoffees  of  Thomas  Vaux,  lord  Vaux  of 
Harrowden.  Mutilated.  Notts. 

16-17  Thomas  LEWES  ap  Griffith  of  London  v.  STEPHEN  ap  Thomas  ap  Enyon  (Evyon),  son 
and  heir  of  Jevan  ap  Thomas. 

Tenements  in  the  lordship  of  Radnor,  formerly  of  Agnes  verch  Enyon  of  Cascob,  great-grandmother 
of  complainant.  Radnor. 

18  Gwenllian  LEWIS  alias  Gwenllian  verch  Henry  v.  Thomas  John  David  PHILLIPP  and 
others. 

Tenement  called  Ulisden.  Carmarthen. 

19  John  LEWIS  of  London,  yeoman,  v.  James  WILLIAMS,  knight. 

Messuage  in  Henllan,  late  of  Lewis  ap  Jevan  of  Carmarthen,  yeoman,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Carmarthen. 

20-22  William  LEWKENOUR,  citizen  and  draper  of  London,  v.  William  MATON  of  Salisbury. 
Debt,  the  bond  for  which  was  lost  in  a cap-case.  London,  Wilts. 

23  Thomas  LEWYS  of  London,  one  of  the  Queen’s  guard,  v.  William  GRAWELL,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  land  in  Abergwili.  Carmarthen. 

24  ...  [LI]GHTFOOT,  husbandman,  v.  Edmund  ROWLAND,  steward  of  the  lordship 
of  Crediton. 

Land  in  the  said  lordship.  Faded. 

25  The  mayor  and  burgesses  of  LISKEARD  v.  Thomas  COW’CIIE  and  others. 

Mills  and  land  in  Liskeard. 

26  The  same  v.  Roger  REERS  and  others. 

Do. 

27-28  William  LOCKER,  citizen  and  plumber  of  London,  v.  Thomas  HICKELEY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Nant  y Meichiad  (Michiard). 

Montgomery. 


Devon. 

Cornwall. 

Cornwall. 


29-30  John  William  and  Leonard,  sons  of  John  LOCKETT,  v.  John  PENBURIE  and  John 
HODGEK(YN)ES,  executors  of  Laurence  Penburie,  husband  of  Emma,  formerly  the  wife 
of  the  said  John  the  father. 

Goods  of  the  said  John  promised  to  complainants  on  his  death  intestate.  

31-33  John  LOGGYN  of  Cubley  v.  Thomas  MORE,  citizen  and  merchant  of  London,  his  master. 

Account  of  receipts  and  payments  on  defendant’s  behalf.  Derby,  London. 

34  John  LONGE,  clerk,  v.  Laurence  ALEN. 

Mastership  of  the  hospital  of  the  Holy  Trinity,  Hull,  granted  to  complainant  by  the  Crown  and 
to  defendant  by  the  mayor  and  aldermen  of  Hull.  York. 


35_36  James  LOVE  v.  Robert  CRANE,  esquire. 

Arbitration  as  to  land  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Butlers  in  Newton.  Damaged.  Suffolk. 

37-39  Nicholas  LOVELAKE  and  Parnell  his  wife  v.  Ellis,  son  and  heir  of  Walter  WARWICK. 
Messuages  and  lands  in  Plymouth,  Sutton  Prior,  Sutton  Vautard  and  Nethercourt,  late  of  William 
Keytyrige,  ancestor  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  Pedigree  Given.  See  File  1367,  No.  75. 

Devon. 

40-41  John  LOWCHE  v.  William  PAGETT  and  Eleanor  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  burgages  and  land  in  Marlborough.  Wilts. 


42-44  John  LYELL  of  Honiton,  executor  of  Dr.  Richard  Lyell  his  brother,  v.  William  and  John 
BULL  and  others. 

Goods  of  the  said  Richard,  whereof  defendants  have  obtained  letters  of  administration.  Replication 
wanting.  Devon. 

45-46  John  LYON  and  others,  merchants,  v.  Thomas,  brother  of  John  HASYLFOTE,  merchant. 
Action  of  trespass  for  arrest  of  goods  under  an  Admiralty  decree.  London. 


47  John  LYON,  gentleman,  v.  Cuthbert  MYTFORD,  esquire,  and  John  WETHERYNGTON, 
gentleman. 

Trespasses  on  land  in  Mitford  and  threats,  ‘ dysdayning  that  a man  borne  in  the  south  parte  of 
this  realme  shoulde  dwell  amonge  them.’  Northumberland. 


48-50  John  LYON,  knight,  alderman  of  London,  v.  Anne  READE. 

Farm  in  Thrupp.  Answer  wanting.  Berks. 

51-52  Thomas  LYVESON,  gentleman,  v.  Edward  MUSGRAVE  and  others. 

Right  of  way  through  defendant’s  land  in  Wolverhampton.  See  Files  424,  No.  44  ; 847,  No.  10; 
1242,  A ro.  40.  Stafford. 


FILE  1450. 

1-2  Alice  MABATT  alias  Maberley  v.  Robert  TOWNESENDE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Cassington,  late  of  John  Townsend,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant 
and  father  of  defendant.  Oxford 

3-4  John  MALLYN  of  Newark-upon-Trent  v.  Richard  DUFFELD  of  South  Scarle,  husbandman. 
Refusal  to  sell  corn  according  to  a standing  agreement,  prices  having  risen.  Notts 


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5-9  John  MARMYON,  gentleman,  servant  to  Thomas  Cheyney,  knight,  Lord  Warden  of  the 
Cinque  Ports,  v.  Humphrey,  son  and  heir  of  James  HALES,  knight,  J.C.P. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Henley-on-Thames  and  Assendon  (in  Henley)  entailed  on  William  Marmyon, 
grandfather  of  complainant.  2 bills,  one  asking  for  a subpoena,  the  other  for  a commission. 
D.  XII,  46.  Oxford, 

io-ii  John  MARWOODE  and  Agnes  his  wife,  daughter  of  Robert  Burell,  v.  Andrew  BURELL. 
Tenements  in  Bygburye  of  the  demise  of  Margery  . . . and  Elizabeth  Scobbell.  Mutilated. 

[Devon.] 

12-15  Robert  MAWRE  (Mower)  v.  Elizabeth  (Agnes)  PALMER. 

Manor  of  Upton  of  the  entail  of  Philip  Dracot,  knight.  Leicester. 

16-19  Walter  MAYNEY  v.  Edward  STOUGHTON  of  Ash  by  Sandwich  (Edmund  Stockton  of 
Staplehurst),  gentleman,  son-in-law  of  Richard  Exherst,  and  Francis  and  Thomas  his  sons. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Exherst  in  Staplehurst,  bought  of  John  Monnynges  of 
Dover,  gentleman,  and  Margery  his  wife.  Kent. 

20  Philip  MAYNWARYNG,  gentleman,  usher  attendant  on  the  King  and  Queen,  v.  Randal 
MAYNWARYNG  of  Coryngham,  esquire. 

Rectorial  tithes  of  Rosthurne  (Rausturne)  of  the  grant  of  Randal  Maynwaryng,  knight,  deceased, 
brother  of  complainant.  Chester. 

21  The  same  v.  Dame  Jane  COTTON  of  Bedhampton,  co.  Hants,  Hugh  CHOLMELEY, 
knight,  steward  of  the  manor  of  Newhall,  and  Thomas  MAYNEWARING  [bailiff]. 

Manor  of  Newhall,  etc.  Mutilated.  Chester. 

22  Matthew  MAYSON  of  Dartford,  co.  Kent,  yeoman,  and  Robert  his  younger  brother  v. 
Robert  and  William  FESHAR. 

Tenement  and  mill  in  Wythop,  late  of  Nicholas  Mason,  yeoman,  deceased,  father  of  complainants. 

Cumberland. 


23  John  MELLEY,  executor  of  Simon  Clare,  vicar  of  Chaddesley  Corbet,  v.  William  NEWPORT 
of  Rushock  and  others,  esquires.  Worcester. 

Tithe  of  wood  in  Chaddesley  Corbet. 

24-25  John  MERCER,  citizen  and  wool-packer  of  London,  v.  Edward  LYTELTON,  knight. 

Action  on  a bond  not  to  alienate  land  in  Lapley,  which  he  was  compelled  to  do  by  decree  of  this 
court  (D.  X,  21).  Mutilated.  See  also  File  1309,  No.  16.  Stafford. 

26  John  MILWARD  v.  William  STOWE,  Elizabeth  his  wife  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  at  Wollescote  (Woscot)  and  Wollaston  in  Old  Swinford. 

Worcester. 

27  Thomas  MILWARD  v.  George  TUCKEY,  gentleman,  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Warley,  late  of  Humphrey  Stafford  and  Margery  his  wife. 

Salop,  Worcester,  Stafford. 


28-30  Richard  MOGERYGE  of  Winterbourn  Stoke  v.  John  PLOMLEY  and  Thomas 
FRAUNCEYS. 

Wool  of  the  bequest  of  George  Mogeryge,  father  of  complainant.  Answer  and  replication  wanting. 
See  File  1368,  No.  70.  Wilts. 


31  John  MONE,  husbandman. 

Petition  to  examine  witnesses  as  to  lands,  rents,  and  services  in  Mayfield,  late  of  William  Wodde. 

Sussex. 

32-33  J°hn  MOONE  of  Loughborough,  clothier,  v.  Richard  HALL. 

Leasehold  in  Loughborough  and  Cotesfield  of  the  assignment  of  defendant.  Damaged. 

Leicester. 

34-36  William  MOORE  of  London,  draper,  v.  William  ALLESTREE  (Alystrye). 

Bond  given  on  behalf  of  William  Horne.  Derby. 

37-40  Robert  MORDAUNTE,  esquire,  v.  Robert  HARTE. 

Land  in  Hempstead  promised  to  complainant  on  a purchase  from  John  Wakeleyn.  Essex. 

41  Ralph  MORGAN  of  London,  baker,  v.  JAMES  ap  Lewis,  yeoman,  base-born. 

Messuages,  cottages,  mill  and  land  in  Malyna,  Eglossawe,  Whitchurch,  and  Trigmore,  late  of 
Lewis  ap  David  ap  Griffith  ap  Madog,  deceased,  great-uncle  of  complainant.  Pembroke. 

42  Thomas  MORGAN  of  the  Middle  Temple,  gentleman,  v.  Matthew  ap  Res  (Richard) 
VAGHAN,  gentleman,  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Gelligaer  (Kellygayre),  granted  by  William  ap  Howell  for  complainant’s 
' maynetenaunce  at  larninge.’  Glamorgan. 


43-44  The  same  v.  the  said  VAGHAN  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Gelligaer  of  the  grant  of  Henry  Morgan  of  Llandaff,  gentleman.  Glamorgan. 

45-46  Giles  MORRYS  of  Coxwell,  co.  Berks,  yeoman,  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Thomas  HENTON. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Wanborough  of  the  entail  of  Walter  Arden  of  Hampton 
Turville,  yeoman,  grandfather  of  the  said  Margaret.  Wilts. 

47-48  Thomas  MORTON  of  Milborne  v.  John  COWARD,  husbandman. 

Cattle  and  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Gillingham  entrusted  to  defendant.  Dorset. 

49-51  John  MOTTE  v.  Thomas  SKOTTE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Clerk,  and 
administratrix  of  his  goods. 

Refusal  to,  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Elsenham.  Essex. 

52  Stephen  MOYLE,  Joan  his  wife  and  Humphrey,  son  and  heir  of  Margery,  late  the  wife  of 

Henry  OVEREY,  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  WOODLAND. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Barking  late  of  John  Woodland,  and  in  Dagenham  late  of 
William  and  James  Woodland,  uncles  of  the  said  Joan  and  Margery.  Essex. 


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53-54  The  same  v.  John  WOODLANDE,  son  and  heir  of  the  said  Richard. 

The  like  as  to  a tenement  in  Dagenham,  late  of  Thomas  Woodland,  another  uncle.  Essex. 

55  Simon,  grandson  and  heir  of  William  MUCKELOWE,  v.  Richard  MILL. 

Messuages,  land,  rivers,  fishing,  and  ‘ stakinges  ' in  Shelsley  Kings  and  the  lordship  of  Martley 
of  the  demise  of  Thomas  West,  knight.  See  Files  540,  No.  18;  656,  No.  47;  852,  No.  85. 

Worcester. 

56-58  John  MUDGE  of  Buckfastleigh  v.  John  ELISAUNDER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Skeryton  (i.e.  Skirradon  in  Dean  Prior?).  Devon. 

59  Benett  MULLEYNES  of  Maidstone,  co.  Kent,  v.  Anthony  WALDEGRAVE,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Bures  bequeathed  by  Thomas  Mulleynes,  father  of  complainant,  to 
Katharine  his  wife  by  an  invalid  will.  Suffolk. 

60-61  The  same  v.  Barnaby  CLEYDON. 

Do.  Suffolk. 

62-66  Richard  MYDMORE,  yeoman,  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  PELLOND. 

Land  in  Chiddingly,  pledged  by  Elise  Mydmore,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Sussex. 

67-68  John  MYNSHALL  of  Minshull,  esquire,  v.  Richard  HOUGHE. 

Share  of  a judgment  debt  awarded  in  this  court  ( see  File  1375,  No.  37).  Chester. 

69-70  The  same  v.  John  HOUGHE. 

Rent  of  tenements  (described)  in  the  manor  of  Netherford.  Chester. 

71  John  M . . . v.  Robert  PYGOT,  clerk. 

Tithes  of  Lantrissaunt  of  the  demise  of  Nicholas  Harpesfelde,  LL.D.  Mutilated. 

Diocese  of  Bangor  (sic). 

72  Thomas  M . . v.  William  HOLSTOCKE,  both  citizens  and  grocers  of  London. 

Messuage  in  the  parish  of  St.  Martin  Thorgyns  (i.e.  Orgar?).  Damaged.  London. 


FILE  1451. 

1-7  Thomas  MADELEY  of  Denston,  gentleman,  v.  Walter,  son  of  William  WHYTHALL, 
Richard  SMYTHE,  and  William  HEYTON. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Butterton,  late  of  John  Madeley,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Stafford. 

8-9  John  MAISTERSON  of  Rye  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  William  STUNT. 

Lands  in  Framfield,  Ashburnham,  Sedlescombe,  and  [Wartlijng,  adjudged  to  complainant  in  this 
court  (D..  IX,  72).  Mutilated.  Sussex. 

10  William  MARSHALL,  parson  of  Marston  [Moretaine],  v.  Edward  BROKET  of  Grays  Inn, 
esquire. 

Silver  bowl  pledged  to  defendant.  Bedford,  Middlesex. 

11  Thomas  MARTYN  v.  Richard  BALLE  and  Margery  his  wife. 

Contempt  of  a judgment  at  nisi  prius  concerning  a tenement  in  the  manor  of  Ashwater.  Devon. 

12-15  Ede  (Edmund)  MASON  and  Katherine  his  wife,  executrix  of  John  Buntyng,  v.  Thomas 
MONYMENT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Althorpe  (in  Fakenham),  claimed  by  defendant  as  a partial  exchange  for  other 
lands  in  Fakenham.  Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

16-20  John  MASTER  and  Agnes  his  wife,  daughter  of  William  Busshopp,  deceased,  v.  Humphrey 
WATKYNS,  Thomas  CHAFIE,  and  Christian  his  wife,  formerly  Christian  Mychell. 

Messuage  and  cottage  in  the  said  Watkyn’s  manor  of  Holwell  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  of 
Abbotsbury.  D.  XV,  36.  Somerset. 

21-24  John  MAUNCELL,  servant  to  the  Lady  Elizabeth,  v.  Christopher  RUSSELL  and  Cristian 
his  wife. 

Removing  complainant’s  crops  from  land  in  the  said  Lady  Elizabeth's  manor  of  Sturminster 
Newton  Buckland,  demised  by  him  to  defendant.  Dorset. 

25-28  Walter  MAXE  of  Wilton,  gentleman,  v.  Robert  (William)  CREDE  of  Salisbury. 

Detention  of  a blank  signed  document  given  him  for  delivery  to  Robert  Maxe  to  write  thereon  a 
letter  of  attorney.  Wilts. 

29  William  MAYDGE  v.  Nicholas  SOWNTER. 

Refusal  to  complete  an  assignment  of  his  life  interest  in  land  in  Peter’s  Marland.  Devon. 

30  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  John  MAYEYOW,  v.  Reynold  WYLLYAM. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Preston  Candover,  late  of  John  More,  gentleman,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Hants. 

31-32  John  MEASURE  v.  Roger  GRENE  and  William  GRASCROFT. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Leake.  Lincoln. 

33-34  Edmund  MERVYN,  archdeacon  of  Surrey,  v.  Richard  BAGH,  executor  of  Thomas  Bagh, 
late  archdeacon. 

Bonds  for  a life-annuity  payable  to  the  said  Thomas  from  his  resignation.  Surrey. 

35-37  John  MERY  and  Richard  MYLLER  v.  LLEWELYN  and  JOHN  ap  Griffith  ap  Howell, 
John  LLOYD  ap  Tuder,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  the  lordship  of  Yale  and  the  parishes  of  Llandegla,  Llanarmon, 
Bryn  Eglwys,  Llanferras,  and  Llandysilio.  Denbigh. 

38-39  The  same  v.  the  said  JOHN  ap  Griffith,  John  LLOYD  and  others. 

Lands  in  the  said  lordship  and  parish  bought  of  John  Perrott,  knight.  Denbigh. 


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40  Thomas  MILDMAY,  esquire,  v.  Jeffrey  DRURYE  and  Richard  MEREDITH,  yeomen. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Shouldham,  Tottenhill,  and  Foston  (in  Tottenhill). 

Norfolk 

41  Elizabeth  MISTERCHAMBER,  executrix  of  Joan  late  the  wife  of  William  Forster,  r. 

| Joan  daughter  of  the  said  Joan],  and  Emma  (Emote),  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of 
Thomas  FORSTER. 

Rent  of  messuages  and  lands  in  Scarborough.  Mutilated.  York. 

42-45  Richard  MOLFORD  (Moumford)  v.  John  MULFORD  (Monforde)  his  brother. 

Tenement  in  Basing  bequeathed  to  defendant  by  John  Mulford,  father  of  both  parties,  on  condition 
that  it  should  not  be  alienated  except  to  complainant.  Mutilated.  [Hants.] 

4b  Thomas  MONSLOWE,  parson  of  Cowden,  v.  George  BRYGER. 

Half  a year's  rent  of  complainant’s  parsonage  on  a lease  by  Edward  Sayer  his  predecessor. 

Kent. 

47-48  William  MORDAUNTE,  esquire,  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Robert  FLETCHER,  esquire. 

Carpet  for  a table  of  the  bequest  of  John  Bothe.  [Flint?] 

49-51  John  MORE  and  Jennett  his  wife  v.  George  TREWYNARD  and  Edith  HARLYN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  the  Island  and  elsewhere  in  St.  Ives  (Sentyse),  late  of  Walter 
Harlyn,  deceased,  brother  of  the  said  Jennett  and  husband  of  the  said  Edith.  Cornwall. 

52-54  Robert,  grandson  and  heir  of  Margaret  MORE  v.  John  CLERKE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Burgh,  formerly  of  John  Herdone  (Hcydone?).  Suffolk. 

55-59  Robert  MORGANE,  esquire,  v.  Edward  ASTON,  knight,  great-grandson  and  heir  of  Robert 
Aston,  knight,  and  Edward  COCKE  alias  Clarke  his  servant. 

Messuage  and  lands  (described)  in  Leigh,  late  of  William  Morgan,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of 
complainant.  Stafford. 

60  Richard  MORRYN  the  younger  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Richard  MORRYN  the  elder  and 

Gilbert  MORRYN. 

Land  in  the  tithing  of  Dalditch  in  Budleigh.  Devon. 

61-63  Lewis  MORTLAKE  v.  John  SMYTH  of  Denston,  co.  Suffolk,  esquire,  and  Richard 
MORTLAKE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Haverhill,  pledged  to  the  said  John  by  John  Mortlake,  deceased,  father  of 
the  said  Lewis  and  Richard.  Essex. 

64-65  William  MOWSEHERST,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  HASTLYNGE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  East  Peckham,  late  of  Hugh  Mowseherst, 
deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Kent. 

66  Roger  MUROWE  and  Thomas  SOWTER,  churchwardens  of  Sutton,  v.  the  Lady  ANNE 
OF  CLEVES. 

Vestments  ( described ),  books  and  straw  formerly  supplied  to  the  church  of  Sutton  by  the  prior  of 
Castleacre  as  impropriator  of  the  rectory.  Lincoln. 

67-69  George  MUTTON  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  John  MUTTON. 

Annuity  granted  by  Peter  Mutton  of  Rlmddlan,  gentleman,  out  of  lands  in  Meliden  (Melerdyne) 
and  elsewhere  now  in  the  possession  of  defendant.  See  Vile  851,  No.  48.  Flint. 

70  Peter  MUTTON,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  the  said  George,  deceased,  v.  the  same. 

Reviver  of  the  above.  Flint. 

71  Richard  MYCHELL  and  Thomas  BREWER  of  Chard,  co.  Somerset,  merchants,  v.  William 
JACOBS. 

Corn-rent  of  the  manor  of  Tolpuddle  and  of  lands  there,  late  of  the  abbot  of  Abbotsbury.  Dorset. 

72  John  MYLLYNG,  late  of  Barton,  co.  Oxford,  yeoman,  uncle  and  heir  of  Richard  Fryer, 
yeoman,  v.  William  WYLDBLOD  and  Richard  PADLAND  (Palland). 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Tenbury.  Salop  (sic). 


FILE  1452. 

I- 5  Sylvester  MAKERAS  of  Royston,  co.  Herts,  labourer,  v.  William,  son  and  heir  of  Ralph 

SMYTHSON,  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  lordship  of  Bamingham,  late  of  Alexander  Makeras,  yeoman,  deceased, 
father  of  complainant.  York. 

6 Jane  MAKERAS,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Alexander,  v.  William  and  Thomas  SMYTHESON, 

executors  of  Ralph  Smytheson  of  Newsham. 

Price  of  the  premises.  York. 

7-8  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  MAN,  and  administratrix  of  his  goods,  v.  John  JUDDE 
and  Alice  his  wife. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  a tenement  in  Little  Packington.  D.  XI,  39.  2 suits.  Warwick. 

9-10  The  same  v.  Robert  BRUDENELL,  esquire,  and  Elizabeth  his  mother. 

Acquisition  of  the  premises  from  the  said  John,  against  whom  an  injunction  had  been  granted  as 
above.  Warwick. 

II- 13  Isabel  MANLEY,  sister  and  heir  of  William  Caller,  v.  Thomas  BENET  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  St.  John's,  Thanet.  Kent. 

14  Thomas  MANNOUXE  and  Richard  GOUGHE  for  themselves  and  all  the  inhabitants  of 

WOLLASTONE  v.  William  [SOMERSET],  earl  of  Worcester. 

Corn  rent  distributable  among  the  inhabitants  of  Wollastone  from  a farm  there,  late  of  the  abbot 
and  convent  of  Tintern.  See  File  1310,  No.  3.  Gloucester. 


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15-17  Robert,  grandson  and  heir  of  Margaret  late  the  wife  of  John  MARTEN,  v.  Thomas  HOLTON 
and  Margery  PECOKE,  wife  of  the  said  John  at  the  time  of  his  death. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Kirton,  late  of  John  Brende,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Margaret.  Suffolk. 
18  John  MASCALL  v.  Thomas  NEELLE,  Amy  his  wife,  and  Dennis  OFFYNGTON. 

Land  in  the  manor  of  Plompton,  formerly  demised  to  Robert  Offyngton.  Damaged. 

[Northampton  or  Sussex.] 

19-20  Thomas  MATHEWE,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor  of  London,  v.  William  CHAMBER- 
LAYNE  of  Northampton. 

Under-lease  of  water-mills  called  Clifford  Mills  by  Little  Houghton,  with  a fishery  and  a barn  and 
land  adjoining.  Northampton, 

21  John  MATLEY  v.  Robert  BEXWICK. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Stockport,  late  of  Bartholomew  Matley,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Chester. 

22-25  Thomas  MATSON,  gentleman,  v.  John  LEEDES,  esquire,  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Manor  of  Chepstede  and  lands  there  and  in  Catteram,  Cowlesdon  and  Walton,  late  of  Richard 
Sackevile,  father-in-law  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  [Surrey.] 

26-28  Roger  MAWDLEY  and  Robert  EVERARDE  v.  Nicholas  GILBERT,  gentleman,  and  John 
WADHAM,  esquire,  executor  of  Anthony  Gilbert,  gentleman. 

Price  of  goods  of  Elizabeth  Fitzjames,  deceased,  whose  executors  were  complainants,  and  the  said 
Anthony.  Damaged.  Answer  wanting.  Wilts. 

29-30  William  MAYCOT,  executor  of  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Osmond  Gave,  v.  William  MOWSHERST 
and  others. 

Parsonage  of  Chart  and  manor  of  Lambethwjck  (in  Lambeth),  late  of  John  Mascall,  deceased, 
father  of  the  said  Anne.  Kent,  Surrey. 

31-34  John  MELLERS  of  Coningsby,  co.  Lincoln,  v.  Richard  PEYCHE,  gentleman. 

Messuages,  cottages,  and  land  in  Conway,  Creuddyn,  ‘ le  commote  ’ of  Isaf,  Beaumaris,  Carnarvon, 
and  Bangor,  late  of  Nicholas  Mellers,  father  of  complainant.  Denbigh,  Carnarvon,  Anglesea. 

35-37  Bartholomew,  Jacobs,  Jeronimo,  and  Francis  MICHAELI,  heirs  of  Bonaventure  Michaeli, 
and  Jeronimo  ARNELFYNE,  merchants  of  Lucca,  and  their  company,  by  Augustine  de 
Asexto  of  Lucca,  their  factor,  v.  John  and  William  HAWKINS  and  others,  all  of  Plymouth, 
and  Peter  LAKE  of  Exeter. 

Capture  at  sea  of  a ship  of  Rouen  freighted  by  complainants,  concerning  which  no  process  from 
the  Admiralty  can  be  served  in  Plymouth  because  of  the  liberty  of  the  town.  Mutilated. 

Devon. 

38-39  Matthew  MONKE  and  Mildred  and  Joan,  daughters  of  Thomas  MAPLYSDEN,  v.  Thomas 
BYFLYTTE  and  Joan  his  wife,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Bisshopenden  of 
Catsfield. 

Debt  of  the  said  Monke  remitted  by  the  will  of  the  said  Bisshopenden  on  condition  of  his  paying 
it  to  the  other  complainants  at  their  majority.  Sussex. 

40-42  William  MORDAUNT,  esquire,  second  son  of  John  lord  Mordaunt,  and  Agnes  his  wife  v. 
John  BINGLEY. 

Tenement  in  Chester,  late  of  the  said  Agnes’s  father.  Chester. 

43-45  The  same  v.  Peter  CONWAY. 

Stables  in  Chester  of  the  like  inheritance.  Chester. 

46  William  MORETOFTE  v.  John  MORETOFTE  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Itteringham,  Mannington,  Irmingland,  and  Calthorpe,  late  of  John  Moretofte, 
deceased,  father  of  the  said  William  and  John.  Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

47-48  William  MORGAN,  younger  son  of  William  Morgan  ap  Hoell,  gentleman,  deceased,  v. 

James  GUNTER,  William  HERBERT  of  Colbrooke,  esquire,  John  BARRY,  feoffee  to 
uses,  and  others. 

Conspiracy  to  maintain  the  title  of  Lewis  Morgan  Philip,  nephew  of  complainant,  to  the  manor  of 
Gwenegochen.  Monmouth. 

49-53  William  MOUNSON,  esquire,  executor  of  Thomas  Dymocke,  esquire,  v.  George  SEYNT- 
POLL,  esquire. 

Manor-place  of  North  Carlton  and  lands  there  of  the  demise  of  the  abbot  of  Barlings  and  formerly 
in  the  occupation  of  defendant.  Lincoln. 

54  Simon  MUCKELOWE  v.  John  JONES. 

Land  in  Kempsey,  late  of  Richard  Muckelowe,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  See  File  540, 
No.  18.  

55-58  Edward  MYCHELL  of  Calstone  (Causton),  clothiers,  and  John  MYCHELL  v.  John 
CHAPERLEYN  of  Swindon. 

Loan.  Damaged.  Wilts. 

59-60  John  MYDDELMORE,  woodward  and  bailiff  of  the  manor  of  Bredon,  v.  Thomas  COOKES 
and  John  COLE. 

Herbage  of  the  said  woods.  Worcester. 

61  Richard  EYLLES  and  Thomas  COLE  v.  Thomas  ELDRINGTON,  Thomas  LUTMAN,  and 
John  CARYE. 

Partnership  between  the  said  Lutman  and  Carye  and  Richard  Holmeden  and  John  Cole,  com- 
plainant’s employers,  in  a water-mill  used  for  iron-working  at  Grinstead.  Mutilated.  Sussex. 


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62-63  John  MYLSENT,  one  of  the  Six  Clerks  of  Chancery,  v.  Edward  BUTLER. 

Goods  of  Frances,  late  the  wife  of  Oliver  Leder,  knight,  deceased,  in  Great  Stoughton,  whereof 
both  parties  are  administrators.  Mutilated.  Huntingdon. 

64-69  The  same  v.  Thomas  BAWDWYN,  uncle  of  the  said  Frances,  and  administrator  of  her 
goods  (sic). 

Expenditure  on  behalf  of  the  said  Sir  Oliver  and  Frances.  Huntingdon. 


FILE  1453. 


1-3  William  MAN  v.  David  MAN. 

Messuage,  etc.,  in  Lakenheath  of  the  bequest  of  Amys  Man,  mother  of  both  parties.  See  File  852, 
No.  7.  Suffolk. 

4-5  Thomas  MANERWING  and  Margaret  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of Cotten,  gentleman, 

v.  Thomas  MONYNGES  and  others. 

Annuity  bequeathed  by  William  Monynges,  gentleman,  out  of  defendant’s  lands  in  Sandwich  and 

Woodnesborough  (Winnesborough).  Kent. 

6-7  William  MANNE,  groom  in  ordinary  of  the  Queen’s  Chamber,  v.  John  MASSY,  yeoman. 
Crown  lease  of  a tenement  in  Coppenhall,  part  of  the  messuages,  lands,  rents  and  services,  late  of 
Roger  Woodhouse.  Chester. 

8 The  same  v.  .Robert  CARRE  of  Sleaford,  gentleman,  Michael  THOMSON,  his  servant,  and 
others. 

Messuage  and  lands  in  Asgarby  and  elsewhere  demised  by  Edward  VI  to  George  Layton. 

Lincoln. 

9 Peter  de  MARDARIAGA,  Spaniard,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  Thomas  Curteis,  knight,  now  sheriff  of  London,  for  a debt  for  which  he  had  compromised. 
Certiorari.  London. 

10-13  Anthony  MARLER  v.  Thomas  MELLERS  and  Margaret  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William 
Gressent  of  London,  haberdasher. 

Messuage  and  lands  ( described ) in  Islington  and  Harringay,  part  of  Robert  Trappes’s  manor  of 
Newington  Barrow,  and  a house  called  the  Falcon  in  Gracechurch  Street.  D.  XI,  18. 

Middlesex. 

14-15  Richard  MARSHALL  of  Doncaster,  tanner,  and  Elizabeth  LIGHTFOTE,  an  infant,  v. 

William  FISSHER  of  Carlton-in-Lindrick,  co.  Notts,  gentleman,  and  Leonard  ELWODE 
his  servant. 

Goods  of  Thomas  Farrar,  parson  of  Rawmarsh,  deceased,  whose  executors  complainants  are. 

York. 

16-17  Richard  MARSHALL  and  Maude  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Lawrence,  v.  George 
HERBERT,  knight. 

Annuity  bequeathed  to  the  said  Maude  by  John  Cradocke  her  son,  whose  executor  defendant  is. 


18-21  Humphrey  son  and  heir  of  John  MARTYN  alias  Honychurche  v.  Joan  MARTYN  alias 
Honychurche,  executrix  [and  late  the  wife  ?]  of  the  said  John,  and  Edmund  ROWLANDE, 
overseer  of  his  will. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Milton  Damerell,  North  Tawton,  and  Norton.  Devon,  Somerset. 

22  John,  son  of  Baldwin  MARWODE,  gentleman,  v.  Edward  DREWE. 

Messuage  and  lands  in  Halberton,  formerly  of  John  Crosse.  Devon. 

23-25  Thomas  grandson  and  heir  of  William  MASSON  v.  Christopher,  grandson  and  heir  of  John 
ROTHERHAM. 

Messuage  by  the  common  well  and  land  in  Ekyngton.  [Derby  or  Worcester.] 

26-27  John  MATHEWMAN  alias  Mathewes  v.  William  BEVER. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Scoles  in  the  bailiwick  of  Holme  and  the  lordship  of  Wakefield,  of  the  devise 
of  Thomas  Mathewe(s),  father  of  complainant.  York. 

28  John  MAWDE  v.  Elizabeth  HADDOK  and  Thomas  her  son. 

Refusal  to  give  bond  for  a sale  of  oats  to  be  delivered  at  Halifax.  York. 


29  John  MAWDE  v.  Elizabeth,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  HAYDOCK  and 
Francis  his  son. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  at  Bothome  Inn  of  oats  (‘  shyllynges,  commenly  called  shyllyng  grotes  ’) 
to  be  bought  in  Blackburn  market.  Lancaster. 


30-32  Henry,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  MAYNE,  by  John  Spalt.  his  guardian,  v.  William  MAYNE 
his  great-uncle. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Ermington  and  Ugborough.  Devon. 

33-36  The  same  v.  Richard  FRENDE. 

Do.  Devon. 

37  Thomas  MERSHALL  v.  Henry  ELACOTT,  both  of  Exeter,  merchants. 

Messuage  on  St.  Petrock’s  [Exeter]  of  the  demise  of  John  Woddeham,  esquire.  Damaged.  Devon. 

38  Richard  MICHELL,  esquire,  v.  James  BOY(E)SSE. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Bridgwater  acquired  of  James  Bysse,  esquire.  Somerset. 


39-42  Thomas  MODYE,  parson  of  Moulton,  v.  Richard  his  brother. 

Exclusion  from  complainant’s  parsonage,  which  defendant  has  been  permitted  to  inhabit  at  will. 

Suffolk. 


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43-44  William  MONE,  parson  of  Okeford  Fitzpaine,  v.  John  PISTER,  esquire  (gentleman). 

Parsonage  of  Okeford,  claimed  under  a lease  from  Thomas  Rand,  late  parson,  deprived  for  marriage. 

Dorset. 

45-47  John  MONSONE,  gentleman,  v.  William  SUTTON. 

Land  in  South  Kelsey.  Demurrer  for  insufficiency  overruled.  Lincoln. 

48-5!  Joan  MORE  of  Bockmer  (in  Medmenham),  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  More,  v.  Robert  MORE 
his  second  son. 

Moiety  of  lands,  late  of  the  monastery  of  Medmenham,  promised  in  return  for  goods  of  the  said 
Thomas  and  a messuage  and  land  in  Barby  (Barraby),  the  said  Thomas  having  already  received 
the  purchase-money  of  complainant's  land  in  Braintree.  Bucks,  Northampton,  Essex. 

52  Edmund  MORGAN,  gentleman,  v.  Edward  LEWYS,  esquire,  and  Jevan  WYLLIAM. 

Lands  in  Bedwellty,  formerly  of  Jevan  David  Powell  ap  William.  Monmouth. 

53  James  MORLEY  of  London,  merchant,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  BRISTOL  and  William  PRATT. 

Action  for  ‘ newland  fyshe  ’ captured  from  the  French  by  a ship  of  war  partly  owned  by  com- 
plainant. Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Gloucester. 

54-57  John  MOUNTEAGUE  of  Epsom,  husbandman,  v.  John  SKETE  of  London,  merchant, 
husband  of  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  Oliver  Man. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Leatherhead,  late  of  Thomas  Mounteague  and  Elizabeth  his  wife, 
deceased,  parents  of  complainant.  Surrey. 

58-59  John  MOYNYNGES  v.  Crystyan  SMYTHE. 

Bale  of  ‘ whoode  ’ ( i.e . woad)  worth  61.  13s.  ffi.  entrusted  to  defendant.  Suffolk. 

60  Vincent  MUNDY  of  Marketon,  co.  [Derby?],  esquire,  v.  James,  son  of  Robert  WHITALL. 
Suppression  of  court  rolls  of  the  manor  of  Warslow,  inherited  with  those  of  Allstonefield  and  Longnor 
from  John  Mundy,  knight,  father  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  [Stafford.] 

61-62  Richard  MUSKETT  and  George,  son  and  executor  of  John  GROME,  v.  John  WARD  and 
Walter  WARREYN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Rattlesden  and  an  account  of  church  goods  and  an 
action  for  the  latter.  Suffolk. 

63-64  Hugh  MYCHELL,  one  of  the  ‘ allmowse  knyghtes  ’ of  the  King  and  Queen  at  Windsor,  v. 
John  CLAWSE(Y)  alias  Chaworthe,  yeoman. 

Price  of  land  in  Northchurch  and  woods  in  Somerfylde,  sold  on  complainant’s  behalf.  Herts. 
65-68  Thomas  MYLLE  the  elder,  Critian  his  wife,  and  others,  v.  Thomas  MORTIMER. 

Refusal  to  deliver  a lease  of  closes  in  Chudleigh  ( described ) made  by  defendant  and  Thomas 
Pomerye,  knight.  Devon. 

69-70  Thomas  MYLLER,  deceased,  v.  John  EWEYN  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Takeley  of  the  entail  of  Thomas  Myller,  deceased,  ancestor  of  the  said 
Thomas  and  Agnes.  Essex. 


FILE  1454. 

1-2  Ralph  MACCLESFIELD  and  Thomas  BRYNDLEY  v.  Thomas  COXE  and  Margaret 
his  wife. 

Messuages,  cottages,  land  and  rent  in  Mere  in  Forton  (Meyre),  High  Olton  (in  Norbury),  Chawton, 
Aston  and  Tunstall  (in  Adbaston)  of  the  grant  of  John  Darte  and  Joan  his  wife,  sister  of  the  said 
Margaret.  Stafford. 

3 William  MAISTER,  gentleman,  v.  William  MIDDELTON,  yeoman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Uttoxeter.  Stafford. 

4-7  Francis  MALLETT,  D.D.,  dean  of  Lincoln,  v.  Martin  LANE,  vicar  of  Chesterfield. 

Rent  of  Little  Chester  payable  in  lieu  of  a pension  from  defendant’s  church.  D.  XIV,  50.  Derby. 
8-9  John  MALYN  v.  Elizabeth,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  STOWELL. 

Double  recovery  against  Peter  Lake  of  Exeter  of  money  receivable  on  behalf  of  complainant. 
D.  XI,  5.  See  also  D.  XIII,  33.  Devon. 

10  William  MAN,  groom  of  the  Chamber,  v.  Rice  WYNE. 

Expenses  of  obtaining  a Crown  lease  of  a mill  and  messuages  formerly  held  of  Margery  Roose.  ? 

11  Robert  MANBIE  of  Marlesford  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  Thomas  and  Margery  MARRET. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Woodbridge  of  the  bequest  of  Thomas  Marret,  deceased,  father  of  the 
said  Anne  and  Thomas  and  husband  of  the  said  Margery.  Suffolk. 

12-13  William  MANLEY,  late  of  Manley,  gentleman,  prisoner  in  the  Fleet,  v.  George  IRELAND 
of  Crowton,  esquire,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  heir  of  John  Birkhevid  of  Crowton,  esquire. 
Annuity  of  the  bequest  of  the  said  Birkhevid.  See  File  1309,  No.  11.  Chester. 

14-17  The  same  v.  the  said  George. 

Debt  of  William  Garnerde  (Gardener).  Faded.  Chester. 

18  The  same  v.  Ralph  DUTTON  of  Hatton,  esquire,  son  and  executor  of  Piers  Dutton,  knight. 

Delivery  to  the  said  George  of  a statute  staple  compounded  for  by  arbitration.  Mutilated.  Sec 
File  975,  No.  76.  Chester. 

19-20  John  MARCER  v.  Matthew  ANDREWES  of  Huntingdon  and  John  WHITE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Holbeach,  late  of  John  Marcer,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Answer 
wanting.  See  D.  XI,  40.  Lincoln. 

21  Ellis  MARCUS,  denizen  goldsmith,  v.  William  DENHAM  of  London,  goldsmith. 

Action  of  account  for  plate  entrusted  to  complainant  to  be  remade. 


London. 


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22-25  John  MARYS  v.  Thomas  MARYS  and  Robert  (Thomas)  PETHICKE. 

Lease  of  a tenement  in  Week  St.  Mary.  Mutilated.  Cornwall. 

26  William  MARSHALL,  gentleman,  and  Alice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  Gibson,  v. 
John  and  Thomas  HOWLE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  marsh  in  [Hope]  All  Saints  and  Blackmanstone.  Mutilated.  Kent. 

27  John,  David  and  Robert  MARSHE,  and  Robert,  son  of  Stephen  MARSHE,  deceased  7'. 
David  FORSTALL  and  William  BLYMSTON. 

Messuages  and  land  at  Martin  (Merton)  in  East  Langdon  and  West  Cliffe  of  the  bequest  of  John 
Marshe,  father  of  the  said  John,  David,  Robert  the  elder,  and  Stephen.  Kent. 

28-30  William  MARTIN  of  Garsington,  co.  Oxford,  yeoman,  v.  John  BRADDESTON,  Dorothy 
his  wife,  and  William  WOLLSHOTTE. 

Price  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Comberbury  ( i.e . Congresbury  ?)  repayable  on  the  death  of  William 
Wollshotte,  late  the  husband  of  the  said  Dorothy,  and  father  of  the  defendant  William. 

Somerset. 

31-32  John  MARTYN,  clerk,  v.  Peter  SEYNTLE,  esquire,  and  Thomas  GRYFFITH,  clerk. 
Detention  of  a deed  whereby  the  dean  and  chapter  of  St.  George’s  in  Windsor  Castle  appointed 
complainant  to  be  curate  of  Bradninch.  Devon. 

33  Thomas  MARVYNDE,  a sewer  of  the  Queen’s  hall,  and  Henry  YONG,  his  deputy,  v.  Thomas 
BARNES  and  Robert  BUTTON,  servants  to  Christopher  Metcalf,  knight. 

Wapentake  of  Buckrose  granted  to  the  said  Marvynde  by  King  Edward  VI  together  with  those  of 
Harthill  and  Dickering  and  that  between  Ouse  and  Derwent.  York. 

34-35  William  MARYETE  of  London,  brewer,  grandson  and  heir  of  Robert  Maryet,  yeoman, 
v.  Richard  FRAUNCYS,  yeoman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Willington  (i.e.  Willingham  ?)  claimed  under  a demise  of  Henry  Sydney, 
knight,  and  others.  ' Lincoln. 

36-40  John  MASON  and  Dorothy  his  wife  v.  Richard  WYATT  and  Anne  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Bennington  and  Leverton,  late  of  Peter 
Emery,  deceased,  ancestor  of  the  said  Dorothy  and  Anne.  Lincoln. 

41-43  Leonard  (Bernard)  MASON,  late  chaplain  to  Dr.  Daye,  bishop  of  Chichester,  v.  John 
WOOD  of  Nuthurst,  carpenter,  and  William  COLMAN  of  Henfield,  serving-man. 

Parsonage  of  Nuthurst  to  which  complainant  was  collated  on  the  deprivation  of  Gregory  Dodes 
for  marriage.  Sussex. 

44  The  same  v.  the  same,  John  POLLINGTON,  yeoman,  and  Thomas  BAKER. 

Collusive  distress  on  the  same  parsonage,  whereof  the  said  Pollington  is  complainant’s  tenant. 

Sussex 

45  James  MASSEY,  gentleman,  v.  William  BRETLAND. 

Half  a close  of  pasture  in  Hollingworth  of  the  gift  of  James  Massey,  esquire,  father  of  complainant. 

Chester. 

46  William  MATHEWE,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor  of  London,  servant  to  Walter  Davis, 
citizen  and  clothworker  of  London,  v.  the  mayor,  aldermen  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON  and 
Christian  HOLLESBUSHE  (a  foreigner). 

Action  for  price  of  cloth  called  ‘ brissells  ’ bought  by  complainant  on  behalf  of  his  said  master. 
Certiorari  and  subpoena.  London. 

47  Thomas  MAUNSFOLD,  clerk,  and  William  WODWARD,  executors  of  James  Roolston, 
gentleman,  v.  Roger  TYTHERTON  of  Caldon  and  George  TYTHERTON  of  Uttoxeter, 
executors  of  Thomas  Tytherton,  servant  of  the  said  Roolston. 

Live-stock  of  the  said  Roolston  ( described ).  Stafford. 

48  Richard  MAYE,  ‘ plymer  ’ (i.e.  plumber?),  v.  Thomas  ROWSE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Gaywood.  Norfolk. 

49  Christopher  MAYN,  gentleman,  descendant  and  heir  of  Robert  Morton,  v.  Robert  MORTON, 

gentleman. 

Manors  of  Limpool  and  Hesley  (both  now  in  Bawtry,  co.  Notts).  Pedigree  given.  York,  Notts. 
50-52  William  MAYNARD  of  London,  mercer,  v.  Alice  WOODE. 

Goods  of  complainant  in  the  hands  of  Paul  Stafford,  deceased,  his  apprentice  and  factor.  Mutilated. 

London,  Devon. 

53-5h  Philip  MAYNEWARYNGE,  esquire,  v.  Jane,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  COTTON,  knight, 
Hugh  CHOLMONDELEY,  knight,  her  steward,  and  Thomas  MAYNEWARYNGE. 

Land  in  the  manor  of  Newhall,  late  of  Randolph  Maynewaryng,  knight.  Mutilated.  [Chester.] 

57  James  MEDELTON  of  Salisbury  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Thomas  MORGAN  of  Cantreff. 

Loan  of  money  and  cloth  of  the  said  Joan  before  her  marriage.  Wilts,  Brecon. 

58  William  MELLER  v.  Maude  late  the  wife  of  James  MELLER  and  Ralph  their  son. 

Mill  in  Wetton  of  the  demise  of  the  late  prior  of  Tutbury.  Stafford. 

59  Anthony  MERYE  of  Stoke  Bruerne,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  BACON,  citizen  and  salter  of 
London. 

Detention  of  a bond  made  to  complainant  by  John  his  brother.  Northampton,  London. 

60  George  MEVERELL  v.  Edward  CRYMES  and  others. 

Jewels  of  Mary  Crymes,  who  had  promised  to  marry  complainant.  

61  George  MIDDELMORE  v.  William  ASTEMER. 

Misdescription  of  a document  in  a former  suit  for  the  glebe  and  tithes  of  King’s  Norton. 

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62  John  MIDDELTON  v.  Humphry  BENTLY,  William  CALDEWALL,  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Burton-on-Trent  and  Horninglow  (Hornyngton),  late  of  Thomas  Middelton, 
deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Stafford. 

63-67  The  same  v.  William  CALDWALL,  Henry  BERDMORE,  Christopher  USHERWOODE, 
Thomas  WETTON,  and  John  SMYTH. 

Part  of  the  premises  whence  complainant  was  ousted  by  Humphrey  Bentley,  gentleman. 

Stafford. 

68  William  MOGERYDGE  v.  John  WYLTON. 

Refusal  to  complete  an  assignment  made  by  Thomas  Mompesson  of  Corton.  Mutilated.  Wilts. 

69  John  MOLYNEUX  v.  Thomas  NELSON  and  Cicely  his  wife. 

Debt  of  William  Walker  of  Chilwell,  deceased,  former  husband  of  the  said  Cicely.  Notts. 

70  John  MONESLEY  v.  Thomas  LEE  and  others,  grantees  to  his  use. 

Promise  to  grant  a presentation  to  the  church  of  Eardley  in  consideration  that  complainant  had 
brought  up  Anne  Lee,  a kinswoman  of  the  said  Thomas.  Salop. 

71  John  MOORE  of  Salisbury,  merchant,  v.  Robert  TREVOUR,  Edward  his  son,  the  latter’s 
wife,  and  the  under-sheriff  of  DENBIGH. 

Wrongful  . occupation  of  a tenement  and  imprisonment  of  complainant’s  servants.  Faded. 
Injunction  and  subpoena.  Denbigh. 

72  Hugh  MORE,  gentleman,  v.  [John  EVELEGH]. 

Manor  of  Holcombe  and  messuage  and  land  in  Ottery  St.  Mary  and  Banton.  Mutilated.  See 
File  1369,  No.  74.  Devon. 

73—75  John  MORE  of  Ickleton,  labourer,  v.  John  and  Lettice  WALBANKE. 

Money  entrusted  to  John  More,  vicar  of  East  Winch,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  Norfolk. 

76  Thomas  MORE,  esquire,  v.  William  CHAPLYN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  site  and  demesnes  of  Taunton  priory.  Somerset. 

77-79  Francis  MORGAN,  serjeant-at-law,  v.  Thomas  FORSTER,  gentleman,  and  Elizabeth  his 
wife. 

Detention  in  contempt  of  an  arbitral  award  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Upbury  (L'bburie), 
and  Bylkemore  (both  in  Pulloxhill),  and  Blundells  (in  Silsoe),  and  lands  in  Aspley  Guise,  Birchmore 
(now  in  Woburn),  Upbury,  Pulloxhill,  Silsoe,  Flitt,  Barton-in-the-Clav,  Higham  Gobion,  Maldon, 
Gravenhurst  and  Woburn.  Bedford. 

80  Humphrey  MORGAN,  citizen  and  mercer  of  London,  v.  the  mayor,  sheriffs  and  aldermen 

of  LONDON,  and  Thomas  PARYS. 

Action  for  a debt  paid  on  behalf  of  Richard  Capyll  for  which  the  said  Morgan  and  Parys  were  both 
sureties.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  London. 

81-83  J°hn  MORTON  v.  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  CHAPMAN,  John,  son  and  heir  of 
William  BELL,  and  John  STEPHYNSON. 

Messuage,  loft,  and  garden  in  Boston,  late  of  Thomas  Morton,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Lincoln. 

84-87  Thomas  MOUNGOMERY  v.  Edward  CRYMES. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  messuages  adjoining  Blossoms  Inn  in  St.  Lawrence  Lane.  See  File  1340, 
No.  64.  London. 

88  John  MOUSON,  gentleman,  v.  Humphry  LEGERD. 

Cottage  and  common  in  South  Kelsey.  Lincoln. 

89-91  The  same  (Mounson)  v.  Thomas  MOUNSON. 

Messuages,  cottages  and  land  in  North  and  South  Kelsey,  late  of  Thomas  Mounson,  deceased,  father 
of  both  parties.  Lincoln. 

92-93  Richard  MOWER  of  Oker  (i.e.  Oakover?)  Woodhouses,  co.  Stafford,  yeoman,  executor  of 
Thomas  Mower,  clerk,  v.  Richard  HARRYSON. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  land  of  the  demise  of  defendant  in  the  lordship  of  Weston  and  detention 
of  a bond.  Warwick. 

94  Roger  MOYLE,  gentleman,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  Moyle  of  Bake  (in  St.  Germans), 
esquire,  v.  John  MOYLE,  esquire,  and  Roger  SPRYE. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Landrake  and  St.  Germans  and  burgage  in  Bodmin  High  Street. 

Cornwall. 

95  Edmund  MOYSES  of  London,  haberdasher,  v.  Matthew  HYNE  of  Milnthorpe,  yeoman. 

Manor  of  Heversham  (Eversham).  Westmorland. 

96-99  John  MUNES  (Monnes)  v.  William  COLFORDE. 

Distress  for  sums  awarded  to  defendant  (D.  IX,  58)  and  already  paid  into  this  court  in  a suit  for 
tenements  within  Aldgate  and  in  Romford,  St.  Botolph’s  without  Aldgate,  Whitechapel,  Brent- 
wood and  Warley.  London,  Essex. 

ioo-ioi  George  MUTTON  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  Griffith  ap  Jevan  LLOYD,  David  LLOYD  ap 
Morgan  and  others. 

Money  and  ‘ teles  ’ of  oats  due  as  described  to  complainant  as  ' raglar  ’ and  constable  of  the  county. 

Cardigan. 

102  Philip  MYCHE  v.  Thomas  YVE  and  Thomas  SAMWELL. 

Lands  late  held  of  the  manor  of  Rayleigh  by  John  Myche,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Essex. 

103  Thomas  MYDDELTON,  gentleman,  v.  John  BELL  and  others. 

Crown  land  in  Ripon  York. 


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104-106  George  MYLBORNE  v.  John  ASHECOME,  late  the  husband  of  Agnes,  formerly  the  wife 
of  John  Hartgill,  and  John  ABAROUGHE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ditcheat,  late  of  John  Moone  of  Letsomes  Grene,  deceased,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Somerset. 

107-109  Richard  MYLLAR  and  Richard  TAYLOR  v.  William  BURDON  of  Hundleby  and  John 
his  son. 

Action  for  debts  due  to  the  said  William  and  paid  to  the  said  John.  Lincoln, 

iio-iii  Edmund  MYSITT,  yeoman,  purveyor  to  the  Household,  v.  Gregory  LOWELL,  Joan  his 
wife,  and  Edmund  l'WYNO  his  tenant. 

Manor  of  Wiggenhall  and  lands  thereto  belonging  in  Watford,  of  the  demise  of  James  Josken  of 
London,  gentleman,  former  husband  of  the  said  Joan.  Herts. 


FILE  1455. 

1 MADOC  ap  Harry  ap  Thomas  ap  David  of  London  v.  JEVAN  ap  Res  ap  Jevan. 

Lands  in  Dinlley,  mortgaged  to  defendant's  father  by  David  ap  Hoell,  [?  great-]  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Carnarvon. 

2 [Elizabeth,  late  the  wife]  of  Richard  MADOCKE  of  Church  Ireton,  v.  Alice,  late  the  wife 
of  [Robert?]  TOPLEYS,  Richard  her  son  and  William  FLETCHER  of  Wirksworth. 

Debts.  Mutilated.  See  File  1309,  No.  7.  Derby. 

3-4  Simon  MALORYE,  gentleman,  v.  John  STYLE,  clerk. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Clendon,  late  of  Robert  Malorye,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Northampton. 

5 Henry  MANSER,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Thomas  Arthur,  deceased,  v.  Katherine 
WYNDE  and  John  CROSSE,  executors  of  Edward  Arthur,  father  of  the  said  Thomas. 

Land  in  Wisbech  of  the  demise  of  the  late  Trinity  gild  there  and  goods  ( described ),  late  of  the  said 
Edward.  Cambridge. 

6 MARGARET,  late  the  wife  of ap  Thomas  v.  David  ap  Evor  PHELPOTT  and 

RICHARD  ap  Jones. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Michaelchurch  settled  on  complainant  at  her  marriage.  Radnor. 

7-10  Andrew  MARYSHE  v.  William  EDWARDES. 

Forgery  of  a bond  concerning  a joint  tenancy  of  a tenement  in  Bishop's  Nympton  (Nymet, 
Ninyett).  D.  XI,  23.  Devon. 

11  Thomas  MASCALL  v.  SCOTTE  and  others. 

Lease  by  complainant  of  a messuage,  mill  and  land  in  Lindfield.  Mutilated.  Sussex. 

12  Henry  MATHEWE  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  John  Gruffithe  GOUGHE  of  Llandaff, 
gentleman. 

Money  promised  by  defendant  on  marriage  with  his  daughter,  since  deceased. 

London,  Glamorgan. 

13-14  Henry  MAYNWARYNG,  servant  to  Stephen  [Gardiner],  bishop  of  Winchester,  deceased, 
v.  William  MELTON  (Myltone)  of  Southampton,  gentleman. 

Rights  of  pasture  belonging  to  the  parkership  of  Kingsclere,  together  with  other  profits  ( described ), 
defendant  being  lessee  of  the  herbage  of  the  park.  Hants. 

15  MEREDITH  ap  Lewis,  dwelling  in  Westminster,  v.  Walter  APPOWELL  his  guardian. 
Goods  and  jewels  of  Lewis  ap  Jenkin  of  Brecknock,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Middlesex,  Brecon. 

16  Richard  MERICOCKE,  parson  of  Flourdon,  v.  James  BIGOTT,  gentleman. 

Parsonage  of  Flourdon,  demised  by  a former  parson,  deprived  for  marriage.  Damaged. 

N[orfolk  . 

17  Thomas  MERYMAN,  husbandman,  son  of  John  Meryman,  deceased,  v.  John  SHELTON. 
Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Taddington,  late  of  the  chapel  there. 

Derby. 

18-19  William  MICHELL  v.  Robert  HICKES  of  Wilton,  clerk,  Robert  MARLAND  of  Taunton, 
‘ harderman,’  and  others. 

Embezzlement  at  Billerbroke  (i.e.  Bilbrooke  in  Old  Cleeve?)  of  a bond  given  by  the  said  Hickc.^ 
to  the  said  Marland  who  had  assigned  it  to  complainant.  Somerset. 

20  John  MOLYNAX  of  Drayton,  yeoman,  v.  John  PARRET,  steward  of  the  manor  of  Dor- 

chester, and  Simon  PARRET,  his  deputy. 

Land  late  held  of  the  said  manor  by  John  Molynax,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Oxford. 

21-26  John  MOLYNEUX,  esquire,  v.  John  MARRAM,  knight,  William  ABBOT,  George  LTPTON 
and  others. 

Land  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Thorpe  claimed  as  belonging  to  the  manors  of  Overhall  and. 
Netherhall  in  [East]  Stoke.  Notts. 

27-28  The  same  v.  George  NORTHE. 

Land  in  Stoke  marsh.  Notts. 

29  John  MONKE  of  Honiton,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  ISAAK  of  Colaton  Rawleigh. 

Detention  of  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid. 


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30  Jo  . . MOORES  v.  Alice  MOORES,  mother-in-law  (stepmother  ?)  of  complainant, 

and  others. 

Trespass  and  seizure  of  goods  of  complainant’s  father.  — 

31-34  John  MORE  v.  Robert  BRIGHT  and  John  BARKER. 

Manor  of  Ratlingcope,  and  tenements  and  a mill  there  whereof  the  said  Bright  claims  a Crown 
lease.  Salop. 

35—37  Robert  MOTE  of  Lambeth  v.  Henry,  son  and  executor  of  Robert  CHARE. 

Collusive  suit  against  William  Gardener  for  land  in  St.  Mary  Magdalen  nigh  the  Bridge,  [Bermond- 
sey], late  of  the  abbot  and  convent  of  Bermondsey.  Surrey. 

38-41  Vincent  MUNDY  of  Markeaton,  co.  Derby,  esquire,  v.  Roger  TONGE  and  Thomas  FYNNEY. 
Land  in  Allstonefield,  where  complainant  owns  two-thirds  of  the  manor.  Boundaries  in  answer. 
See  File  1453,  No.  60.  Stafford . 

42-43  George  MYDDELTON  v.  Richard,  son  of  Hugh  LOWTHER,  deceased. 

Embracery,  threats  of  violence,  falsification  of  a writ,  and  unlawful  arrest  to  prevent  the  taking 
of  an  extent  on  a statute  staple.  Cumberland,  York. 

44-46  Francis  MYNSHULL  v.  John  ANYON,  clerk,  and  William  BENNETT,  executors  of  John 
Whitemore,  and  William  HOCKNELL  and  Roger  HURLESTON,  gentleman. 

Messuage,  land  and  common  in  Wimboldsley.  See  File  1368,  No.  116.  Chester. 

47-48  Ralph  MYNSHULL  of  Lincoln’s  Inn,  gentleman,  v.  Hugh  GYBBONS  and  others. 

Lands  in  Minshull  Vernon  of  the  demise  of  Dowce,  late  the  wife  of  John  Starkye  of  Wrenbury. 

Chester. 

49-53  Richard,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  MYRFELD,  esquire,  v.  Thomas,  son  of  John  WENT- 
WORTH, esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Morley,  Fynchedon,  Howley  (in  Ardsley),  Mirfield, 
Hopton,  Dighton,  Batley,  Bolton,  Newstead,  Wakefield,  Gildersome,  Little  Smeaton.  and  Laughton, 
and  messuages,  lands,  mills  and  rent  there  (except  in  Hopton  and  Laughton)  and  in  Kirkheaton, 
Hunderfeld  (i.e.  Huddersfield?),  Stubbs,  Womersley,  Soothill,  Ossett,  Saxton,  Woodkirk,  Little 
Bowling,  Drighlington,  South  Owram,  Chekinlev  and  Frisby.  See  File  1370,  No.  61.  York. 

54-55  The  same  v.  Henry  GRYCE,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  manors  of  Tong  and  Collynghed  and  messuages,  mills  and  land  there 
and  in  Holme  and  Ryecroft  (both  in  Tong),  late  of  Peter  Myrfeld,  father  of  complainant,  and 
messuages,  mills,  lands  and  rent  late  of  the  said  John  (as  above).  York. 


FILE  1456. 

1 William  NANFAN  of  Pendock,  gentleman,  v.  Sybell,  late  the  wife  of  Rowland  NORTON, 

esquire,  and  Margaret  his  daughter. 

Goods  of  Richard  Monyngton  of  Masyngton  (in  Ledbury),  esquire,  deceased  father-in-law  of 
complainant.  See  File  1147,  ATo.  5.  Hereford. 

2-7  William  NANFAN  of  Marton,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  SMYTHE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Fees  of  the  keepership  of  Blackmore  Park  chargeable  on  defendant’s  manor  of  Hanley  Castle. 
(Annexed  is  an  answer  from  John  Hornyold,  purchaser  of  the  park,  with  replication  and  rejoinder.) 

Worcester. 

8 Nicholas  NAPPER  v.  Thomas  PHYLYPPES. 

Partition  of  a Crown  lease  of  the  site  and  demesnes  of  Montacute  priory.  Somerset.. 

9-12  Ralph  NEDEHAM  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Margaret  NEWTON  and  William  and  Thurstan 
her  sons. 

Share  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Glossop,  late  of  William  Ragg,  deceased,  father  of  the  said 
Elizabeth.  See  File  1311,  No.  16.  Derby 

13-15  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  NELE,  v.  John  DYON,  esquire,  and  Rowland  BYRKITT. 
Land  held  of  the  manor  of  Belchford.  Mutilated.  Demurrer  for  insufficiency.  Lincoln. 

16  John  NETHERMYLL  of  Coventry,  draper,  v.  John  [WATERS],  Thomas  BRACEBRYDGE, 
and  others. 

Agreement  concerning  woods  in  Kingsbury.  Mutilated.  See  Files  1291,  No.  51 ; 1330,  No.  66. 

Warwick. 

17-20  Henry  [NEVILLE],  earl  of  Westmoreland,  v.  Humphrey  HATTON. 

Manor  of  Talworth  of  the  demise  of  Robert  Smythe,  solicitor  and  tenant  at  will  to  Ralph,  late  earl. 

Surrey. 

21-25  Alexander  NEVYLL,  esquire,  v.  Anne  NEVYLL. 

Detention  of  a gold  chain  and  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages,  cottages  and  land  in  South  Leverton, 
late  of  Anthony  Nevyll,  knight,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  and  husband  of  defendant. 

Notts. 

26-30  The  said  Anne  v.  the  said  Alexander. 

Corn  and  hay,  late  of  the  said  Sir  Anthony,  lying  ‘ untashed  ' in  the  barns  and  ‘ tuffolds  ’ of 
South  Leverton  and  Matterson.  Notts. 

31-33  John  NEWCOM,  gentleman,  v.  Nicholas  GYRLYNGTON,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  defendant’s  moiety  of  the  manor  of  Barnbow  and  messuages  and 
lands  there  and  in  Barwick,  late  of  John  Grenefeld,  deceased,  grandfather  of  both  parties.  York. 

34  Richard  NEWDICKE  and  John  APULBY  v.  John  RANDES,  Agnes  his  wife,  and  others. 
Land  and  a messuage  in  Leverington,  late  of  Bartholomew  Edmundes,  deceased,  great-grandfather 
of  the  said  Newdicke  and  father  of  the  said  Apulby.  Cambridge. 


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35-38  Benedict,  late  the  wife  of  William  NEWNEHAM  (Newenham),  knight,  v.  William  MARK- 
HAM. 

Loveley  Grange  and  other  lands  in  Oxton  claimed  under  a lease  from  the  late  abbot  and  convent 
of  Welbeck.  Notts. 

39-41  John  NEWSOME,  vicar  of  Hotonbusshell,  v.  William  [EURE],  lord  Eure  (Ewry),  and  others. 
Tithe  hay  of  Ayton  belonging  to  complainant’s  vicarage.  [York.] 

42  John  NEWTON  v.  Thomas  ARUNDELL,  knight,  and  William  JOLYFFE. 

Manor  of  Milton  awarded  against  complainant  in  this  court  ( see  D.  X,  52;  File  1311,  No.  35). 
Mutilated.  Dorset. 

43-45  William  NEYFF  v.  William  NEY'FF  his  first  cousin. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Lesby  (i.e.  Legsby  or  Laceby),  late  of  William  Neyff,  deceased,  grandfather 
of  both  parties.  D.  X,  43.  Lincoln. 

46-48  Lambert  NOLLOTH  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  John  SHORTY’NG  and  Robert  NEWMAN. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Marston,  late  of  Emma,  wife  of  another  Robert  Newman,  and  mother  of  the 
said  Alice.  Norfolk. 

49  William  NORRES  of  Speke,  co.  Lancaster,  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  JOHN  ap  Howell  and 
Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Wrexham.  Denbigh. 

50  Henry  NORREYS,  esquire,  v.  William  LENTALL. 

Lands  in  Cookham,  formerly  of  William  Norreys,  great-grandfather  of  complainant.  Berks. 

51  Edward  NORTH,  lord  North,  v.  John  WYNCHCOMBE  of  Newbury  and  Henry  WY’NCHE- 
C.OMBE. 

Bond  given  on  behalf  of  Robert  Renacre.  Mutilated.  Berks. 

52-53  Walter  NORTHCOT  of  Crediton  v.  John  WELSHE  of  the  same. 

Wardship  of  Walter,  infant  son  and  executor  of  Joan  Harris.  Devon. 

54~55  Robert  NORTHLEY’  (Norley)  v.  Thomas  SOLTTHCOT,  esquire,  executor  of  Thomas 
Staplehill. 

Park  of  Chuley  (Cheveley)  in  Staverton  adjudged  to  complainant  in  the  Common  Pleas.  Devon. 
56  Edward  NORTON  v.  James  HY'ATT,  esquire. 

Detention  of  a bond  for  re-conveyance  of  a barn  and  land  in  Newland  pledged  to  William  Halle. 

Gloucester. 

57-60  Thomas  NOTTY’NGHAM  v.  Francis,  son  and  executor  of  John  SOONE,  gentleman. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid  to  the  executors  of  Peter  Spere,  deceased. 

(>1-63  Robert  and  John  NOY'ES  of  Littleton,  in  Kimpton,  husbandman,  v.  George  DABRIDG- 
COURTE  (Dabiscourte),  escheator. 

Distress  at  Cholderton  (Chelerington)  in  pursuance  of  an  outlawry  subsequent  to  a pardon. 

Hants,  Wilts. 

64  George  NUNNE  v.  John  HOLT,  gentleman,  and  others. 

Corn-rent  of  the  manor  of  Pakenham  Hall  and  tithe-corn  of  Pakenham,  formerly  of  the  abbot  and 
convent  of  St.  Edmund’s.  Descent  traced.  Suffolk. 

65  William  NUTTALL  v.  John  PEARSON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  and  pasture  in  Ely  and  Downham.  Cambridge. 

66-69  J°hn  NUTTELL  of  Tasburgh  v.  William  HUGHSON,  clerk. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Long  Stratton  pledged  to  defendant.  Norfolk. 

70-73  Tohn  NYCHOLAS,  Jane  his  wife,  Nicholas  POLGLAS  and  Alson  his  wife  v.  Jane  TRELY'- 
VER  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Mawgan  in  Pyder,  late  of  John  Bertla,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said 
Jane,  Alsom  and  Jane.  Cornwall. 

74-77  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  William  NY’E,  and  Thomas  NYE  his  youngest  son  and  heir,  v.  Tohn 
PALMER,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  (described)  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Eccleston  (in  Angmering).  Answer  and 
replication  wanting.  Slissex. 


FILE  1457. 

1 Thomas  NANFAN,  esquire,  v.  John  and  William  NANFAN. 

Lands  in  Birtsmorton,  Castlemorton,  Barrow,  and  elsewhere,  late  of  John  Nanfan,  esquire, 
deceased]  father  of  all  parties.  Worcester. 

2 5 Ralph  NAY^LYNGHURST  of  Great  Baddow,  gentleman,  v.  James  DRY'LANDE. 

Hedgebote,  ploughbote,  gatebote,  cartbote  and  iirebote  reserved  on  a lease  of  lands  called 
‘ Mascalles,  Kingstons,  and  Mascalles  Gardeyne,’  and  omitted  from  a subsequent  modification 
thereof.  [Essex.] 

6-9  William  NEDEHAM,  yeoman,  v.  George  COWPER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Fairfield  of  the  devise  of  William  Nedeham,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Derby. 

10-12  Robert  NELE  v.  Robert  and  Laurence,  sons  of  Robert  TRUSSE,  deceased,  and  Matthew 
NAYLER. 

Refusal  to  complete  a purchase  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Horncastle  by  the  said  Robert  the 
father,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  Faded.  Lincoln. 


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13  Thomas  NEVYNZON,  an  infant,  by  Stephen  Nevynzon,  his  guardian,  v.  the  president  and 
scholars  of  MAGDALEN  College,  Oxford,  Thomas  WARREN,  late  mayor  of  Dover,  and 
others. 

Rents  and  lands  in  Old  Romney,  Snargate,  Ivychurch  and  elsewhere  let  by  the  said  president  and 

scholars  to  the  said  Warren  and  to  Christopher  Nevynzon  of  Adisham,  gentleman.  Kent. 

14  William  NEWBOLTE,  butcher,  v.  Nicholas  NEWBOLTE,  shoemaker,  and  Thomas 
RENTE,  blacksmith,  all  of  Dronheld. 

Depasturing  land  in  Dronheld  in  excess  of  agreement.  Derby. 

15-16  Edmund  NEWENHAM,  gentleman,  v.  Benett,  late  the  wife  of  William  NEWENHAM, 
knight. 

Detention  of  a grant  of  an  annuity  in  Caldecote  (Calcott)  made  by  the  said  Sir  William. 

Warwick. 

17  Robert  NEWMAN  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  William  DAVELL  of  Coxwold,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Carlton  [Miniott  ?],  late  of  Richard  Newman,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

York. 


18  William  NEWMAN  of  Harlow,  co.  Essex,  on  behalf  of  Giles,  William,  Elizabeth,  Susan,  and 
Maude,  children  of  Rowland  Edwardes,  late  citizen  and  clothworker  of  London,  and  of 
Cuthbert  and  Nicholas,  sons  of  Nicholas  Fuller,  late  citizen  and  mercer  of  London,  v. 
Thomas  MORE,  citizen  and  mercer  of  London,  and  James  STANDISHE  of  Duxbury,  co. 
Lancaster,  esquire. 

Fraudulent  release  of  a bond  given  for  payments  to  the  said  children  on  account  of  the  marriage 
to  the  said  More  of  Elizabeth  their  mother,  sister  to  the  said  Standishe.  London. 

19  Edward  NEWPORT,  esquire,  v.  Edward  PYE,  esquire,  his  uncle. 

Composition  for  an  annuity  granted  to  defendant  to  qualify  him  as  a justice  of  the  peace. 

20-21  John  NEWPORTE  of  Bridgwater  v.  John  WHITE  of  Cardiff,  executor  of  John  White, 
controller  of  customs  at  Bridgwater. 

Bond  given  to  the  said  controller  to  indemnify  him  for  a disputed  seizure  of  butlerage-wine  at 
Bridgwater.  Somerset. 

22  Richard  NEWTON,  husbandman,  v.  William  HARRYSON  alias  Tumour,  yeoman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  messuages  and  land  in  Newborough.  Stafford. 

23-25  Robert  NEWTON  v.  Robert  BROMLEY  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Horsley.  Derby. 

26-27  NICHOLAS  ap  Rees  v.  John  WYN  ap  Meredith  and  others. 

Village  or  hamlet  called  . . . yn  Wydd  in  the  1 hundred  or  comote  of  Dogvellyn,’  of  the 
demise  of  the  bishop,  dean  and  chapter  of  Bangor.  Denbigh. 

28  Walter  NICHOLL  of  Chollacombe,  husbandman,  v.  John  ROOKE  and  Maude  his  wife, 
executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Dunscumbe  of  the  same. 

Legacy  of  the  said  Dunscumbe.  Devon. 


29  Francis  NOONE  of  Martlesham,  co.  Suffolk,  executor  of  Dame  Eleanor  Lee  of  London, 

‘ avowes,’  v.  [Richard  LEE  of  Maidstone]. 

Manor  of  Great  Deice  and  tenements  in  Chatham  and  Maidstone.  Mutilated.  Kent. 


30  Francis  NOONE  of  Gray’s  Inn.  esquire,  v.  Richard  LEE  of  Maidstone,  esquire. 


Destruction  of  a subpoena.  Kent. 

31-33  Robert  NORCLIFFE  of  London,  son  and  heir  of  John  Norcliff  of  Rochdale,  co.  Lancaster 
v.  Henry  PRESTLEY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Barkisland  and  Southowram.  York. 

34-35  The  same  v.  Thomas  GLEYDALE,  William  PRESLEY,  and  John  BAYLISDEN. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  the  same  places.  York. 

36  The  same  v.  William  WHITLEY  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Southowram.  York. 

37  John  and  Thomas,  sons  of  Thomas  NORTHE  of  Bradway  (in  Norton). 


Commission  to  examine  witnesses  as  to  a lease  made  by  the  abbot  and  convent  of  Beauchief. 

Derby. 


38  John  NORTON  of  London,  joiner,  v.  the  mayor  and  jurats  of  DOVER,  and  Agnes,  late 
the  wife  of  John  BENNET,  and  Henry  HARWOOD  her  stepfather  ('  father-in-lawe  ’), 
deputy-bailiff  of  Dover. 

Action  by  complainant  for  money  stolen  by  the  said  Agnes,  the  court  being  packed  by  the 

lieutenant  of  Dover  castle  with  his  soldiers.  Corpus  cum  causa.  Kent. 

39  Richard  NORTON  7 . Thomas  HAMERTON  of  Stockwith. 

Loan.  Notts. 

40-42  William  NORTON  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  William  HERBART. 

Lands  (described)  in  Thatcham,  late  of  William  Bedford,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Anne. 

Second  answer  wanting.  Berks. 

43  William  NORTON  of  London,  saddler  or  coppersmith,  v.  Thomas  LAXTOX  and  John 
his  son. 

Messuage  and  land  held  of  the  manor  of  Gretton  by  John  Norton,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

See  File  1371.  No.  55.  Northampton. 

44  Nicholas  NOSEWORTHIE  of  Totnes,  merchant,  son  and  heir  of  William  Noseworthie,  v. 
the  mayor  and  commonalty  of  TOTNES. 

Action  by  John  Hackwill  for  trespass  on  burgages  ( described ) in  Totnes.  Certiorari.  Devon. 


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45  The  same  v.  the  same  and  the  said  HACWYLL  and  others. 

Do.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Devon. 

46  Elizabeth  NOTTYNGHAM  v.  Thomas  WRIGHT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Heptonstall.  York. 

47-49  James  NOWELL  v.  Roger  TAYLOUR  of  Northefelde,  co.  Warwick. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Lytle  Barre  ( i.e . Perry  Barr?). 

[Stafford  ?] 

50  Robert  NOYS,  late  of  Littleton,  yeoman,  v.  Anthony  BOSWELL. 

Money  entrusted  to  Robert  Boswell  of  Combe,  deceased  kinsman  of  defendant.  Hants. 

51  Robert  NUNNE  and  Alice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Swanton  of  Bury  St.  Edmunds, 
v.  John  WOODWARD,  shereman,  and  Edward  CRANE,  clothier,  both  of  Stratford. 

Bond,  one  seal  of  which  is  broken.  Suffolk. 

52-53  Ellen  NUTTELL,  [granddaughter?]  and  heir  of  Thomas  Howell,  v.  Robert  WOLLWARD. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  in  Balsham.  Mutilated.  Cambridge. 

54  William  NYCHOLAS  of  Swaffham  Bulbeck  v.  Francis  SKYFF  alias  Skrogges  of  Albury, 
gentleman. 

Cost  of  bringing  up  Elizabeth,  a lame  sister  of  defendant.  Cambridge,  Herts. 

55  John  NYCHOLLES  of  Alveley,  son  and  executor  of  Richard  Nycoiles,  v.  [Joan,  executrix 
and  late  the  wife  of  John  HALL], 

Detention  of  money  and  deeds.  Mutilated.  Salop. 

56-57  George,  son  and  heir  of  William  NYCHOLSON,  v.  lilizabeth  BOWSHER,  executrix,  and 
late  the  wife  of  the  said  William. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Twickenham,  Whitton  (in  Hounslow), 
Heston,  Worton  (in  Isleworth),  Isleworth,  and  East  Greenwich.  Middlesex,  Kent. 

58  John  NYCOLS  alias  Marshe  and  Katherine  his  wife  v.  William  ELSONE. 

Cottage  and  land  in  Birmingham.  Warwick. 

59-60  Roger  NYCOLSON  of  Barking,  smith,  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  George,  son  of  John  SHYNGLFL 
TON  alias  Lee  of  Stanford  Rivers,  deceased. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Little  Warley.  Essex. 


FILE  1458. 


I- 2  Thomas  OCKES  of  High  Offley,  yeoman,  v.  John  CALDWALL  of  Alston. 

Price  of  oxen  sold  by  William  Ockes  of  Flashbrook  (in  Adbaston),  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Stafford. 

3-4  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Detention  of  bonds  and  of  an  inventory  of  the  said  William’s  goods.  [Stafford.] 

5-7  Thomas  ODDYNGSELLES  v.  Richard  SNAPE  and  Edward  GRYFFITH. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Long  Itchington,  late  of  Edmund  Odyngselles,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Warwick. 

8-10  Philip  OKEDEN  v.  Edward  ELDRIDGE  and  — , late  the  wife  of  John  OKEDEN. 

Lands  in  Fordingbridge  bought  of  Philip  Baskervyle  of  Bide,  co.  Wilts.  Hants. 

II- 12  The  same  v.  Cicell,  late  the  wife  of  John  Okeden  his  father. 

Land  in  Linwood  bought  of  the  same  Philip.  Mutilated.  Hants. 


13  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Alderwood  Park  in  Cranborne  demised  to  the  said  John  by  Queen  Anne  Boleyn.  Dorset. 

14-15  Nicholas  OLDEMAN  of  Henley-on-Thames,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  Oldeman  and  of  Elizabeth 
his  wife,  v.  Ralph,  grandson  and  heir  of  Robert  CHOWNE. 

House  called  Goddards  (in  Hambledon),  with  lands  in  Hambledon,  Skirmett  (in  Hambledon)  and 
Turville.  Bucks. 

16-17  Thomas  OLDFELD  v.  Thomas  BLACKWALL,  vicar  of  Twyford. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  vicarial  tithes  of  Twyford.  Hants. 

18  Thomas  ONSLOWE  7).  John  WARDE  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Dispute  as  to  the  extent  of  a grant  of  burgages  in  Baschurch  already  considered  in  this  court  and 
in  the  Star  Chamber.  Much  damaged.  D.  XI,  14-  Salop. 


19  The  same  v.  Francis  WARDE,  son  and  heir  of  the  said  John  and  Joan  and  Katharine  his 
wife. 

F'orcible  entry  on  tenements  awarded  to  defendant  in  the  preceding  suit.  Salop. 

20  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Ousted  from  lands  in  Baschurch  in  contempt  of  former  decrees.  Attachment.  Salop. 

21-22  Thomas  COKE,  husbandman,  v.  Richard  BULWER. 

Messuage  and  lands  in  Dalling  of  the  grant  of  Thomas  Crane.  Norfolk. 

23  John  ORGAR  v.  Robert  CAMPYON  and  Thomas  THLRNALL. 

Lands  in  Babraham,  late  of  John  Orgar,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Cambridge. 

24  Richard  ORMISHAE,  clerk,  v.  Thomas  TYTTELEY  of  Pool,  gentleman. 

Loans  of  money  and  corn.  Chester. 

25  William,  son  and  heir  of  William  OSBORNE,  citizen  and  leather-seller  of  London,  v. 
Richard  BAGOTT,  esquire. 

Reviver  of  a suit  by  the  said  William  the  father  for  land  in  Heatley  and  Bagot’s  Bromley  (both 
in  Abbot’s  Bromley),  formerly  of  William  Osborne  his  kinsman,  deceased.  Stafford. 


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26-28  Anselm  OSGERBEE  of  Beelsby,  yeoman,  v.  John  FRYER  (Frere)  and  Alison  OSGARBIE 
Messuage  and  land  in  Middle  Rasen,  late  of  John  Osgerbee,  yeoman,  deceased,  brother  of  com- 
plainant. Lincoln. 

29—31  Henry  OSMUND  v.  Joan  OSMUND. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  called  Blackborough  in  Kentisbeare  made  to  John 
Osmund,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  and  husband  of  defendant.  Devon. 

32  William  OSS  ANT  v.  Thomas  HOO. 

Action  on  a bond  concerning  a lease  of  the  manor  of  Vewters  and  of  lands  in  Burnham  Overy, 
Burnham  Norton,  and  elsewhere  surrendered  to  defendant.  Norfolk. 

33  John  OVERTON,  husbandman,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Phips,  v. 
John  PHIPS. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Tysoe  bought  by  the  said  Thomas  of  the 
said  John.  Warwick. 

34  OWEN  ap  David  (ap  John)  of  London,  clothworker,  son  and  heir  of  David  ap  John  ap 
Dynyved  and  of  Morvyth  his  wife,  v.  LEWIS  ap  Madoc  and  DAVID  ap  John  ap  William. 

Land  in  Garthewyn.  Denbigh. 

33-36  The  same  v.  JOHN  ap  William  ap  Grono  of  Abergele,  gentleman. 

Do.  Denbigh. 


37  Richard  OWEN,  gentleman,  v.  David  LLOYD  Llewelyn  ap  Morys,  gentleman. 

Price  of  lands  and  wool  sold  by  Edward  Lloyd,  brother  and  servant  of  complainant. 

38  Robert  OWEN,  student  of  Lyon’s  Inn,  London,  v.  MORRIS,  OWEN  and  HUGH  ap  John 
ap  Meyricke. 

Life-interest  of  Gwenhover,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  ap  John  ap  Meyryke,  in  messuages  and  lands 
in  Trevenigan  and  Trewillmet.  Anglesea. 

39  William  OWEN,  gentleman,  son  of  Jane  verch  David  ap  William,  v.  Thomas  WYN  and 
William  LEWES  ap  Morgan. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  the  ‘ parisshes,  towenes,  felds,  and  hamlettes  ' of  Treyvarchoyll,  Treyva- 
chiad  and  Treyllwndiaid  in  the  lordship  of  Maynoll  Bangor  (i.e.  Vaynol  in  Pentyr?). 

Carnarvon. 


40  Roger  OWTON  of  London,  mercer,  v.  William  OWTON,  executor  of  Joan,  mother  of  com- 
plainant. 

Multiple  actions  for  the  same  debt  on  a bond  and  otherwise.  Mutilated,.  London. 

41-43  Richard  Marshall,  dean  of  Christ  Church,  OXFORD,  and  his  chapter  v.  Henry  BERKELEY, 
lord  Berkeley,  and  Robert  KNIGHT  his  chaplain. 

Advowson  of  the  church  of  Wotton-under-Edge  and  chapel  of  Nibley,  late  of  the  abbot  and  convent 
of  Tewkesbury.  Gloucester. 

44-48  The  Chancellor,  masters,  and  scholars  of  OXFORD  University  v.  John  WAYTE,  late  mayor 
of  Oxford. 

Dilapidation  of  St.  Mary  College,  Oxford.  Oxford. 

49  Parnell  OXLEY  v.  Nicholas,  son  of  Edward  OXLEY. 

Annuity  charged  on  a messuage  and  land  in  Tunbridge  by  Nicholas  Oxley,  father  of  complainant. 

Kent. 

50  Richard  OXLEY,  clerk,  v.  John  REY,  late  vicar  of  Scartleffe  (i.e.  Scarcliff). 

Payment  for  serving  defendant’s  cure.  [Derby.] 

31-56  Richard  OYE  v.  Robert  son  and  heir  of  John  PYKE,  and  Robert  CLARKE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Oadby  (Odeby,  Odeley),  stated  by  the  said  Pyke  to  have  been  granted  by 
William  Oye  for  repair  of  highways.  Leicester. 


FILE  1459. 

1 Agnes,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William  PALMER,  v.  John  BLOUNT  of  Burton-on- 

Trent,  gentleman,  and  John  ALSOPP  of  Blore  Woodhouse. 

Messuage  in  West  Broughton  and  lands  in  Sudbury  and  Morton  whereof  the  rent  is  payable  to  the 
said  Alsopp  for  a debt  of  the  said  Blount.  Derby,  Stafford. 

2-4  George  PALMES,  clerk,  receiver  of  Crown  revenues  in  the  diocese  of  York,  v.  Francis 
LASCELLES,  William  HOBSON,  John  DIGHTON,  John  NOWELL  and  others. 
Appropriated  tithes  of  Golcar,  Beaghall,  Gatenby,  Sedbergh  (Sadburye),  Hoggett,  Thorpe,  Maltby, 
Barton,  Kippax,  and  Ripon.  Mutilated.  York. 

5 The  same  v.  Robert  HALL  of  York,  alderman,  and  others. 

Appropriated  tithes  of  Clifton  and  parsonage  of  Wressell.  York. 

6 The  same  v.  John  GRESSAM  of  London,  knight. 

Corn-rent  of  the  parsonage  of  Swine.  York. 

7 The  same  v.  Jenett  SAVELL  and  others. 

Terms  of  the  parsonages  of  Darton,  Bradford,  Womersley,  Bingley,  Acaster  Malbis,  and  Marshe. 

York. 

8 The  same  v.  Richard  WHALLEY  of  Welbeck,  co.  Notts,  esquire. 

Farm  of  the  parsonage  of  Scarborough.  York. 

9 The  same  v.  Edmund  KNEVETT. 

Spiritual  profits  of  the  parsonage  of  Kirby-on-the-Hill.  York. 

10  The  same  v.  Thomas  VVATERTON  of  Burn,  knight,  and  John  BONY,  esquire. 

Tithe  of  West  Bretton  and  farm  of  the  parsonages  of  Sandall  and  Warmfield. 


York. 


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ir  The  same  v.  John  WRYGHT. 

Spiritual  profits  of  the  parsonage  of  VVelvvick. 

12  The  same  v.  Henry  NEVELL  of  London,  knight. 

Spiritual  profits  of  the  prebend  of  South  Cave. 

13  The  same  v.  William  EATON,  gentleman. 

Pension  issuing  from  the  parsonage  of  Bambroughe  (i.e.  Barnbrough). 

14  The  same  v.  Robert  GRAVES  of  Newark,  co.  Notts,  gentleman. 
Pension  issuing  from  the  parsonage  of  Walton. 


Y'ork. 


Y'ork. 


Notts  ( rectius  York). 

York. 

15  The  same  v.  Robert  NOWELL,  Robert  HALL,  Henry  GASCOYGN,  knights,  Marmaduke 
CLAREGENETT,  and  others. 

Appropriate  tithes  of  Beaghall,  Hollym,  Holmpton,  Clifton,  Burnestone,  Gatenby,  Sedbergh, 
Hipswell,  West  Stansfield,  Checkers,  Ryttinges,  Wheatley,  Balne,  Brompton,  Norton,  Scampton, 

. . . orton,  Rillington,  Holme-on-the-Wolds,  Wyllesdale,  Rillisdale,  Ripon  and  South  Duffield, 

pensions  of.Howgate,  Gilling,  Ryther,  and  West  Runckford,  and  parsonage  of  Bingley.  Mutilated. 

York. 

16  The  same  v.  Reginald  LEE  of  Southwell. 

Corn-tithes  of  Fiskerton.  Notts. 

17-18  The  same  v.  Philip  LOVELL,  Joan  SAVELL,  Richard  WHALLEY,  Nicholas  FARFEX, 
knight,  Reynold  Lee,  and  others. 

Arrears  of  rents  and  tithes  in  Skelton,  Darton,  Billington,  Scarborough,  Golcar,  Catterick,  Alne, 
Tollerton,  Wharram  Percy,  Fiskerton,  Ratcliffe,  Sutton-on-Trent,  Normanton,  and  the  deanery  of 
Pontefract  Castle.  Mutilated.  York,  [Notts], 

19-20  The  same  v.  Robert  GYER. 

Farm  of  tithes  of  Thixendale  (Thistildall)  in  Wharram  Percy.  York. 

21-22  John  PANSFOTE,  gentleman,  son  of  Richard  Pansfote  of  Hasfield  (Asfyld),  esquire,  v. 
Richard  SKULL  (Scwll). 

Waste  of  lands  ( not  described)  intended  to  be  settled  on  complainant  at  his  marriage.  (Defendant 
pleads  a judgment  of  this  court.)  Gloucester. 

23  Thomas  PARAMOUR  v.  Thomas,  son  of  William  CHEVYN,  and  John  and  Robert  KERE. 
Obtaining  the  annulment  of  a fine  of  the  manor  of  Says]  in  the  Isle  of  Harty  in  complainant’s 
absence.  Mutilated.  D.  XII,  18.  Kent. 

24-31  Humphrey  PARKER  of  Stoke  by  Winchester  and  Alice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Lee, 
gentleman,  v.  Richard  RO(Y)DON,  grandson  and  heir  of  Hamnel  Ley,  and  Katherine 
YARDELEY  his  aunt. 

Land  in  Backford  bought  of  Thomas  Gawllowe  (Yallowe).  Chester. 

32-35  Roger  PARKER  of  Cheshunt  v.  Robert  HOBSON  of  London,  merchant  tailor. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  overpaid  by  distress.  Herts,  London. 

36  Thomas  PARKER,  vicar  of  Mildenhall,  v.  Roger  WRIGHT,  late  vicar,  deprived  for  simony, 
and  Margaret  WODOWES. 

Ousted  from  the  vicarage  by  colour  of  a lease  from  the  said  Wright.  Suffolk. 

37  Anthony  PARRY  v.  William  . . . 

Land  in  Farnborough  held  of  the  royal  manor  of  Hanhams.  Mutilated. 


Somerset. 


38  Thomas  PARRYS,  citizen  and  mercer  of  London,  v.  William  LANE,  chaplain  of  Bristol. 
Debt  of  defendant  to  William  Dormer,  citizen  and  mercer  of  London,  who  assigned  it  to  complainant. 

London,  Gloucester. 

39-42  William  PARSONS  of  Salisbury,  freemason,  v.  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  George  PARSONS. 
Burgage  in  Nether  Stowev  of  the  bequest  of  John  Parsons,  yeoman,  father  of  complainant. 

Somerset. 

43-44  John  PASCALL  of  Great  Baddow  v.  the  mayor,  aldermen  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON  and 
Richard  BRETT. 

Action  on  a bond  for  delivery  of  money  and  a lease  of  the  manor  of  Barnhall  lost  in  transit  by 
complainant’s  servant.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Essex. 

45  The  same  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON  and  George  FOYSTER  of  London,  carrier. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  overpaid.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  London. 

46  Thomas  PASCALL  of  Ipswich  v.  Richard  WYLES. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Pascall,  late  of  Richard  Pascall,  deceased,  cousin  of  complainant.  Suffolk. 

47  John  PASCHALL  v.  Mary,  late  the  wife  of  John  SPONER,  gentleman. 

Leases  of  Dengie  Hall  and  Steeple  Grange  and  goods  of  Robert  Arthur  of  Great  Baddow,  deceased, 
whose  executors  were  the  said  Paschall  and  Sponer.  whence  legacies  are  claimed  by  Humphrey 
Bagshawe  and  others'  [File  1291,  No.  2.)  Mutilated.  Essex. 

48  Nicholas  PAULYN,  Eleanor  his  wife,  and  others  v.  Richard  LE,  esquire. 

Leasehold  in  Boxley  of  the  demise  of  Eleanor  Le  of  London,  ‘ vowes,’  defendant  having  the  reversion. 
See  File  1457,  No.  29.  Kent. 

^-54  George  PAYNE,  gentleman,  v.  John  CASELEY,  late  vicar  of  Winscombe  (Wynchecombe) 
deprived  for  marriage. 

Bond  to  assure  an  annuity  to  complainant  on  his  resignation,  for  which  complainant  has  given  the 
advowson  of  the  vicarage  of  Wedmore.  Somerset. 

55  The  same  v.  Thomas  ARTHUR,  gentleman. 

Money  paid  on  defendant’s  behalf. 


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56  Gwenllian  PAYNE  of  London  v.  David  BEDOWE,  husbandman. 

Lands  in  Clyro,  late  of  John  ap  Howell,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Radnor. 

57~58  John  PECKE  v.  Thomas  PADLAYE  and  others. 

Peas  sown  on  land  of  the  demise  of  William  Padlaye.  Mutilated.  Notts. 

59  Robert  PECOCKE,  alderman  of  York,  v.  Thomas  SOWDEN,  mayor  of  Boston,  and  William 
KYDD,  late  mayor. 

Refusal  to  award  process  against  William  Johnson  on  a judgment  debt.  Lincoln. 

60  John  PERNNE  of  Balsham. 

Commission  to  examine  witnesses  as  to  a conditional  bequest  by  John  his  father  of  a messuage 
and  land  in  East  Bilney  and  North  Elmham.  (Names  endorsed  are  William  Perne,  W.  Baxter,  and 
Christopher  at  Howe.)  Norfolk. 

61  Tiiomas  PEROTT,  yeoman,  and  Thomas  his  son  v.  Michael  THRALE,  gentleman. 

Crown  rent  due  for  corn-tithes  and  a barn  in  Luton  and  Challey  ( i.e . Chaul  End  in  Caddington  ?), 
late  held  by  Robert  Perott,  deceased,  son  of  the  said  Thomas  the  elder.  Mutilated.  D.  IX,  49; 
XIV,  58.  See  File  1373,  No.  49.  Bedford. 

62  Hugh  PERRYN,  esquire,  v.  Mabel,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  de  LA  CLOCHE  and  Clement 
their  son. 

Land  and  houses  in  St.  Martin’s  recovered  by  the  said  Thomas  against  Clement  Nordest,  husband- 
man, since  deceased,  who  transferred  to  complainant  his  rights  therein.  Jersey. 

63  John,  youngest  son  and  heir  of  Richard  PERYN,  v.  Lancelot  HARRYSON,  citizen  and 
grocer  of  London. 

Quitclaim  of  a messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Walthamstow  obtained  by  false  pretences. 

Essex. 

64-68  Richard  PERYN  of  Launcells  v.  Denyse,  late  the  wife  of  John  TREVERTHYN  of  Newlyn, 
butcher,  and  Christopher  his  son. 

Debt  of  the  said  John,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  Cornwall. 

69  John  PETER  alias  Anthony  v.  John  and  Raymond  MEDLAND. 

Land  adjoining  a river  called  ‘ Hedweyr  ’ in  Hatherleigh.  Devon. 

70  Robert  PETITE,  an  overseer  of  the  will  of  John  Thomas  of  Hailsham,  husbandman,  v. 
John,  son  and  executor  of  Richard  WYNNAM. 

Legacy  of  the  said  John  Thomas  to  Mary  his  daughter,  Alice  his  widow  having  married  the  said 
Richard.  Sussex. 

71  Robert  PEYCOKE  of  Over  Tabley,  husbandman,  v.  Evan  DEANE. 

Arrest  within  the  liberties  of  the  Duchy  of  Lancaster  on  a suretyship  for  which  defendant  had 
given  an  oral  release.  Chester. 

72  Morgan  PHILLIPES,  B.D.,  prebendary  of  Tref  Garon  (Charon  alias  Trecharon),  v.  John 
WYGLE  and  others. 

Lease  of  the  said  prebend  by  Richard  Rawlyns,  late  prebendary,  deprived  for  heresy  and  marriage. 
See  File  1376,  No.  47.  Cardigan. 

73  William  Thomas  PHILLIPPE  and  John  Appowell  GETHYN,  both  of  Henley-on-Thames, 
yeomen,  v.  Morice  APPRICE,  clerk,  and  others. 

Messuage,  barn  and  land  in  Reatt,  late  of  Rice  ap  Llewelyn  and  Evan  ap  Pretheraghe.  Radnor. 

74-75  Roger  PHILYPPES  v.  Thomas  PRESTON,  William  LAYTON,  Christopher  MAUGHALL, 
and  others. 

Lease  of  a tenement  in  Rawcliffe  occupied  by  the  said  Layton  and  other  goods  of  William  Morlay 

alias  Adams  and Dyconson,  felons,  claimed  by  complainant  under  a grant  of  royalties  and 

casualties  in  the  manor  of  Snaith  and  Cowick.  See  File  1375,  No.  33.  York. 

76  William  PICKERINGE  of  London,  knight,  son  of  William  Pickeringe,  knight,  v.  Roger  ap 

John  WYN. 

Tithes  of  Bryn-tangor  belonging  to  the  church  of  Bryn-Eglwys,  of  the  demise  of  King  Henry  VIII. 

Denbigh. 

77-78  Thomas  PIGAS,  yeoman,  v.  Edmund  ESTOFTE,  gentleman. 

Trespass  by  defendant  on  land  in  Reedness  bought  of  him.  York. 

79-81  Richard  PLUMSTEDE  of  Ely  v.  John  BUCKTON. 

Tenement  in  Churchgate  Street,  Bury  St.  Edmunds,  acquired  of  Nicholas  Estaw.  Suffolk. 

82-83  Robert  PON  YARD  of  Barkway,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  HOLTE  of  Royston. 

Action  on  a bond  for  reconveyance  of  copyhold  in  Wedyngton  held  of  New  College,  Oxford,  on 
condition  of  repayment  of  money.  Herts. 

84  Baldwin  PORTER  of  Coventry,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  OLIVER,  yeoman,  and  Alice  his  wife, 
late  the  wife  of  Robert  Porter,  and  formerly  of  Robert  Akars. 

Escote  Hall  and  other  lands  in  Berkswell,  late  of  John  Porter,  esquire,  deceased,  father  of  the  said 
Baldwin  and  Robert.  Warwick. 

85  John  PORTYNGTON  of  Portington,  gentleman,  Anne  his  wife,  William  YAXLEY  of 
Boston,  gentleman,  and  Rose  his  wife  v.  Thomas  LYTLEBURYE  of  Stainby,  esquire,  and 
Ellen  MYDDELTON  of  Wintringham,  administrators  of  the  goods  of  Rose  Eland  of 
Kingston-upon-Hull,  deceased,  late  the  wife  of  John  Eland,  knight. 

Bequest  of  a gold  chain.  York,  Lincoln. 

86  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  POULE,  v.  John  WALTON  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Leominster. 


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87  Henry  POWCOCKE  of  Speldhurst  v.  [John,  son  of  William  WALLER], 

Messuage  and  land,  late  of  Thomas  Saker,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Mutilated. 

Kent. 

88  Gregory  and  Richard  PRATT,  executors  of  William  Pratt  of  Ryston,  gentleman,  v.  William 
ADAMS,  gentleman,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Craneham 
of  Downham,  yeoman. 

Loan  of  money  and  a silver  spoon.  Norfolk 

89-90  Richard  PRATTE,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  John  Pratte  of  Ervill’s  Exton  (Ervvldes) 
deceased,  v.  John.  ISEMONGER. 

Goods  of  deceased  whose  widow  defendant  has  married.  Hants 

91  Richard  PRATTE,  student  of  Cambridge  and  prebendary  of  Llandarog  (Llandorock)  in 
the  college  of  Abergwili,  v.  Davy  PENRY,  gentleman. 

Arrears  of  a pension  due  to  complainant’s  predecessor  for  a school  in  the  college  of  Brecon. 

Carmarthen,  Brecon. 

92  Griffith  PRICE  of  London,  yeoman,  son  and  heir  of  Rice  Appowell,  yeoman  v.  David 
Thomas  BEDDO  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Llandovery,  Pencarreg,  and  Llanybyther. 

Carmarthen. 

93-95  J°hn  PROWTE,  clerk,  v.  Thomas  SOMERLAND  of  Lytle  Byrkyll,  innkeeper. 

Rings  and  money  belonging  to  George  [Dowdall],  deceased,  archbishop  of  Armagh,  entrusted  to 
Henry  Long,  who  died  in  defendant’s  house.  [Bucks.] 

96  William  PYE,  B.D.,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  William  Harper,  alderman  of  London,  on  a bond  for  a debt  of  Thomas  [Radcliffe],  Lord 
Fitzwater,  lord  deputy  of  Ireland,  already  paid.  Certiorari.  London. 

97-100  Nicholas  PYERS  of  St.  Nicholas-at-Wade,  Anne  his  wife,  and  John  MOSEREDE  her  son 
v.  George  BYNGHAM,  gentleman,  and  George  TOFTES,  executors  of  Richard  Newell  of 
Canterbury,  gentleman. 

Repair  of  sea-walls  in  the  manor  of  St.  Nicholas  Court,  of  the  demise  of  the  president  and  fellows 
of  Queen’s  College,  Cambridge.  Kent. 

101-102  Peter  de  Rochia  PYMENTILL,  merchant  stranger,  v.  the  mayor,  aldermen  and  sheriffs  of 
LONDON,  and  Elizabeth  WILFORD  and  Thomas  her  son. 

Action  for  balance  of  an  account  payable  at  Viana  in  Portugal  and  not  in  London.  Certiorari  and 
subpoena.  London. 

103  Piers,  son  and  heir  of  John  PYTTES,  v.  Robert  STEPHYN  and  Thomaysyn  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  at  Pitten  in  Yealmpton.  Devon. 


FILE  1460. 

1 William,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  PACHETT,  and  of  Agnes  his  wife,  v.  William  BECKE 

and  Richard  CARPENTER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  lordship  of  Bromsgrove  formerly  of  Thomas  Pachett.  Worcester. 

2-3  Anthony,  son  of  William  PAGE,  deceased,  v.  William  BRYDGES. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  held  of  the  manor  of  Hurst.  (Demurrer  that  it 
has  not  been  pleaded  that  the  premises  are  demisable  by  copy  of  court  roll,  etc.)  Gloucester. 

4-5  Richard  PAGETT,  citizen  and  stationer  of  London,  v.  the  mayor  and  aldermen  of  LONDON 
and  Thomas  LENTHORPE,  citizen  and  grocer  of  London,  late  servant  to  Edward  Moreton, 
deceased. 

Action  on  a bond  given  in  return  for  a promise  to  obtain  money  from  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  the  said 
Edward,  and  now  the  wife  of  complainant.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  London. 

6-7  Ralph  PAIGE,  gentleman,  v.  John  ELWYN  (Elvyn),  executor  of  John  Elwyn  of 
Weasenham. 

Legacy  payable  to  complainant  by  direction  of  Edmund  Elwyn,  deceased’s  son.  Norfolk. 

8-11  John  PALMER  of  London,  draper,  v.  Peter  WYTT  of  Yarmouth. 

Money,  household  goods  and  herrings  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  Katharine, 
daughter-in-law  of  defendant.  Answer  wanting.  London,  Norfolk. 

12  Richard  PANNELL  (Paynell),  esquire,  v.  . . . 

Settlement  of  lands  in  Boothby  [Pagnell]  on  Francis  Panned  and  Dorothy  Hewes  alias  Newell  at 
their  marriage.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

13-15  John  PARKYNS  v.  Gregory  LOVELL,  esquire,  farmer  of  the  manor  of  Richmond. 
Messuage  and  land  in  the  said  manor,  late  of  Henry  Parkyns,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Surrey 

lb  John  PAROTT,  knight,  v.  Francis  [HASTINGS],  earl  of  Huntingdon. 

Wood  in  Belton,  late  of  the  abbey  of  Grace-Dieu.  Mutilated.  [Leicester.] 

17-19  Leonard  PATERICKE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  both  of  Rugeley,  co.  Stafford,  v.  Robert 
WHELER,  Thomas  RYCROFTE,  and  others. 

Lands  at  Mewton  (in  Chisbury)  of  the  demise  of  John  Bad(d)y  of  Bishop’s  Castle.  Mutilated. 

Salop. 

20-23  John  PATRIKE  of  Ingrave,  yeoman,  and  Joan  his  wife,  formerly  Joan  Foster,  v.  Geoffrey 
VAUGHAN  and  Walter  HYNTON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Creshed  ( i.e . Creeksea?),  late  of  Elizabeth,  wife  of  John  Patrike,  and 
mother  of  complainant.  Essex. 


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24-27 


Robert  PAWLING  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Robert  Partriche,  v.  Thomas 
PYE  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Messuages  called  Cattmers  and  Caltons  in  Orford.  Suffolk. 

28  The  said  Robert  PAWLING  and  Robert  his  son  v.  the  same. 

Reviver  of  the  preceding  on  the  death  of  the  said  Joan  Pawling.  Mutilated.  Suffolk. 

29  The  said  Robert  the  elder  and  Joan  his  daughter  v.  the  said  Joan  PIE. 

Reviver  of  the  past  suit  on  the  death  of  the  said  Thomas.  Suffolk. 

30-36  William  PAWLL  of  Little  Burton  v.  Richard  SMYTH  of  Sherford,  esquire,  and  William 
PYWALL. 

Joint  lease  of  a pasture  in  Stretton  Baskerville  to  complainant  and  the  said  Pywall.  Warwick. 
37  Francis  PAWNUS  and  another  v.  [William  LUDLOWE]. 

Bond  given  on  behalf  of  Edward  Ludlowe,  esquire,  supposed  to  be  deceased.  Damaged. 

38_3g  William  PAYNE,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  MYDDYLCOTE,  clothier. 

Rent  of  a falling-mill  with  two  ‘ stockes  ’ in  Raydon  (i.e.  Rodden?).  Somerset. 

40  George  PEARSON  of  London,  salter,  and  Katharine  his  wife  v.  RICHARD  ap  Owen. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  late  of  Bedo  ap  Gough  {sic),  grandfather  of  the  said  Katherine. 
Faded.  Radnor. 

41-43  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  William  PECKE,  of  St.  Neot’s  [co.  Huntingdon],  v.  Robert 
ROGERS  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Chapman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Burne  demised  with  clause  of  re-entry  to  William  Chapman,  deceased, 
father  of  the  said  John.  [Lincoln  ?] 

44  Nicholas  PENNYCOT  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  John  ERLEY,  gentleman. 

Plates,  household  goods  and  money  late  of  Jane  Dorrell,  deceased,  whereof  the  said  Anne  is 

administratrix.  

45-49  The  same  v.  George  DORRELL  (Derrell,  Darrell),  esquire,  and  others. 

Do.  {described).  Province  of  Canterbury. 

50  Roger  PENSON  v.  . . 

Cottage  and  land  in  Bloxwich,  late  held  of  the  manor  and  lordship  of  Walsall  by  William  Barker 
and  Mary  his  wife.  Mutilated.  Stafford. 

51-52  Thomas  PERESON  and  Thomas  and  Robert  LEMINGE  his  uncles  and  guardians  v.  John, 
son  and  executor  of  Nicholas  PERESON. 

Dilapidation  of  messuages  and  lands  on  the  castle,  ditch  and  elsewhere  in  Wysby[che],  and 
detention  of  plate  {described)  and  household  goods.  Mutilated.  [Cambridge.] 

53  Jane  PERNELL  v.  John  BERNABEY. 

Messuage  in  Witney  late  of  Thomas  Smyth,  deceased  grandfather  of  complainant.  Oxford. 

54  John  PERSONS  of  Chatwall,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  Persons,  v.  John  HARLEY  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Rodington.  Salop. 

55  Oliver  PERYN  v.  Robert  RYCHARD  alias  Bose. 

Detention  and  forgery  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Gwinear  acquired  of  Philip  John. 

Cornwall. 

56-57  John  PETEFYLDE,  vicar  of  Earl’s  Colnes,  r.  John  LEE,  late  vicar. 

Crown  debt  of  defendant.  Essex. 

58  Philip  PHARYE  v.  John  POND. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  East  Orchard  held  of  the  manor  of  Iwerne  Minster.  Dorset. 

59-62  Morgan  PHILLIPP,  B.D.,  parson  of  Deddington,  co.  Oxford,  and  precentor  of  St.  David’s, 
v.  George  A LEE,  merchant,  WILLIAM  ap  Ryce,  and  John  BOULTON. 

Prebends  of  Lampeter-Pont-Stephen  and  Spittall  and  manors  of  Trefgaron  and  Landrodeon. 
See  File  1376,  No.  47.  [Cardigan],  Pembroke. 

63  Thomas  PHILLIPPS  of  Montacute,  esquire,  v.  John  HORSEY,  knight. 

Recompense  promised  for  the  next  presentation  to  the  church  of  South  Perrott.  Dorset. 

64  The  same  v.  Thomas  WHITE  of  Poole. 

Detention  of  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid  by  the  hands  of  the  said  Sir  John.  Dorset.] 

65-66  Agnes  PHIPTON  v.  Thomas,  Richard  and  Henry  FLEMYNGE. 

Lands  in  Kynges  Tetnhall,  late  of  William  Phipton,  deceased,  husband  of  complainant.  Damaged. 

[Stafford.] 

67  Richard,  son  of  William  PHYLYPP  and  Rycherd  {sic)  his  wife,  r.  Anthonv  GREDYN  and 
others. 

Land  in  Maker  of  the  gift  of  John  Dymmer.  Cornwall. 

68  Roger  PHYLYPPE  v.  Matthew  PENKNEY  and  Thomas  HUTCHYN  of  Snaith. 

Rent,  toll  and  casual  taxes  belonging  to  a tenement  held  of  the  Duchy  of  Lancaster.  Mutilated. 
See  File  1375,  No.  33;  1459,  No.  74.  York. 

69-70  The  same  v.  Richard  GLEDOWE,  husbandman. 

Toll  of  hay  in  the  manors  of  Snaith  and  Cowick,  which  cannot  be  collected  through  ignorance  of 
the  amount.  York. 

71-72  William  PICKERINGE,  knight,  son  of  William  Pickeringe,  knight,  v.  John  EDWARDES. 
Parsonages  and  chapels  of  Chirk,  Halton,  Llansaintfraid  Glyn-ceiriog]  and  Bryn-y-groes. 

Denbigh. 

73-75  Bartholomew  PLATE  (Plott)  v.  Thomas  WATSON  and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of 
John  Edmondes. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Grafton  in  Langley,  bought  of  John,  son  of  the  said  John  Edmondes. 

Oxford. 


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7 b Reynaldo  POLE,  cardinal  archbishop  of  Canterbury,  v.  John  VEYSER  and  others. 

Wreck  in  the  manors  of  Grain  (Grene)  and  Stoke.  Kent. 

77-79  Thomas  POOLE  v.  Matthew  COLTHURST,  esquire. 

Land,  water-mill  and  cottage  held  of  the  manor  of  Combe.  Somerset. 

80-84  John  POPHAM  and  Amy  his  wife  v.  ROGER  ap  William. 

Messuages,  cottages  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Castleton  in  St.  Athan  pledged  by  Hugh  Adams, 
father  of  the  said  Amy,  to  Robert  ap  William,  father  of  defendant.  ' Glamorgan. 

85  William  POPLE  of  Sampford  v.  William  LANCASTER,  a churchwarden  of  Milverton. 

Contract  for  rebuilding  Milverton  -church.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 

86  Stephen  PORTER  and  Margery  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William  Chester,  v. 
John,  son  and  heir  and  executor  of  John  Baker. 

Manor  of  Langney  (be.  Longney?)  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Cromwell,  lord  Cromwell,  and  after- 
wards of  King  Henry  VIII.  [Gloucester?] 

87  Richard  POTTER,  esquire,  v.  Robert  CROWE. 

Rent  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Westham  (be.  Westerham?)  bought  of  William,  son  of  John 
Cripps.. Kent. 

88  Lewis  POWELL  of  Westminster,  yeoman,  v.  Hoell  ap  Morgan  IGHAN  and  others. 

Lands  in  Merthyr  [Cynog],  Mutilated.  Brecon. 

89  Thomas  POWLE,  husbandman,  v.  Michael  and  John  WATTY,  executors  of  Watty  Antron, 
grandfather  of  complainant. 

Bequest  of  household  goods.  Cornwall. 

90  ...  POWLE,  one  of  the  Six  Clerks  of  Chancery,  and  George  FILBIE,  clerk  attendant 
therein,  v.  Silvester  COWPER,  gentleman. 

Sale  of  woods  ( described ) in  the  manor  of  Uckfield.  Mutilated.  Berks. 

91-92  Miles  PRAUNCE  v.  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  John  WATTON,  and  John  their  son. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid  to  the  said  John  the  father,  whose  executors  defendants 

are.  

93  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Part  of  the  above  debt  which  complainant  had  set  off  against  a debt  of  the  said  Margaret.  — 

94-98  Thomas  PRESTE  of  Wisbech,  co.  Cambridge,  clerk,  v.  Thomas  KYMME  of  Stickney  and 
Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Spalding  and  Pinchbeck,  late  of  Richard  Bettes,  deceased,  great-grandfather 
of  complainant.  Lincoln.  . 

99  Thomas,  son  of  Arthur  PRESTON,  deceased,  v.  William  FARFAX,  knight. 

Annuity  due  in  exchange  for  the  manor  of  Bilbrough-on-the-Hill  and  messuages,  cottages,  mills, 
land  and  rent  there.  York. 

100  William,  John,  George  and  Richard  PRETTYE,  Christopher  LYSTER,  Joan  his  wife, 

, Mary  his  wife,  Christopher  WITLOCKE  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  [William  HODYE], 

Henry  CROXSTON,  and  others. 

Money  to  be  raised  by  sale  of  copyhold  in  Little  Munden,  late  of  John  Prettie,  deceased,  father  of 
the  first  four  complainants  and  of  the  said  Joan,  Mary,  and  Alice.  Mutilated.  Herts. 

101  John  PRIOUR  of  Bramley  v.  Sir  William  WHARAM,  husband  of  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife 
of  John  More  of  Sherfield,  and  Walter  BEKENSALL. 

Lands  in  Pamber,  Chedwell  and  elsewhere,  late  of  the  said  More.  Mutilated.  Hants. 

102-104  John  PROCTOUR  v.  John  WOMOCKE,  butcher. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Fenton,  formerly  of  Anthony  Thorney, 
gentleman.  Notts. 

105-107  Thomas  and  John,  sons  of  Thomas  PULHAM,  v.  John  CURTEIS  and  Alice  his  wife,  late  the 
wife  of  the  said  Thomas  the  elder. 

Land  in  the  manor  of  North  Poorton  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Arundell,  knight,  deceased. 

Dorset. 

108-109  William  PYE,  D.D.,  parson  cf  Chedzoy,  v.  Nicholas  MASON,  late  parson. 

Dilapidations  by  defendant,  who  was  deprived  for  marriage.  Somers. 

110-112  Edmund  PYKE,  Katharine  his  wife,  and  Simon  and  William,  their  sons,  v.  John  BARWYKE, 
esquire. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  and  lands  ( described ) in  Wilcot  for  which  payment  had 
been  made  to  William  Allen  of  Caine,  the  former  owner.  Wilts. 


113  Thomas  PYKE  of  London,  skinner,  v.  Henry  CAMPYON  and  Thomas  FYSSHER  of 
Itchington. 

Licence  to  export  beer  granted  to  Edmund  Robertes.  Mutilated.  London,  Warwick. 

1 14  Ralph  PYLMER  and  Margery  his  wife  v.  George,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  SHELD. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  land  in  Derherst  (File  1373,  A ro.  96).  D.  XII,  48.  [Gloucester.] 

115-1x8  Agnes  (Annys),  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Simon  PYNDER,  v.  Christopher  EGMANTON, 
gentleman. 

Price  of  geldings  which  defendant  states  to  have  been  given  for  a lease  of  closes  in  Adling[fleet]. 
Faded.  [York.] 

119  Thomas  PYNDER,  clerk,  v.  John  KYCHYN. 

Debt. 


Suffolk. 


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120-121  John  PYPER  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  John  HANFORD. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Dennington  in  Swimbridge,  formerly  of  John  of  Denyngton,  ancestor  of 
defendant  and  of  the  said  Joan.  Pedigrees  given.  See  Files  1252,  No.  89  ; 1462,  No.  76.  Devon. 


FILE  1461. 

1 Alexander,  son  of  Alexander  PAGE  and  of  Maude  his  wife,  v.  Thomas  DENYS,  knight,  and 

William  WARD  his  steward. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  (sic)  of  Littleham  and  Exmouth  of  the  demise  of  John  Mere,  late  abbot 
of  Sherborne.  Mutilated.  D.  XII,  36.  Devon. 

2-4  William  PAGE  of  Cullompton,  merchant,  v.  Richard  VOWLER  (Fowler)  of  Kingswear, 
shipmaster,  and  George  PERYMAN,  servant  of  John  Petor  of  Exeter,  merchant. 

Money  paid  to  defendants  in  Spain  by  Henry  Foxe,  servant  of  complainant,  who  had  received  it 
for  kerseys  and  linen.  D.  XV,  41.  Devon. 

5-6  William  PALLEY  of  Wigston,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  CATER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Evington.  Leicester. 

7-8  John  PANNELL  of  Pentlow,  yeoman,  v.  Alice  and  Anthony  CARTER. 

Excessive  distress  for  a debt  due  to  Geoffrey  Carter,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Anthony,  and  of 
[John]  the  said  Alice’s  former  husband.  Essex. 

9 The  same  v.  Thomas  WALE  and  the  said  Alice,  now  his  wife. 

Do.  Essex. 

10  Bartholomew  PARROTT  v.  William  MYLLER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  an  annuity  charged  on  messuages  and  land  in  Great  Brickhill  by 
John  Davy,  stepfather  of  complainant.  Buckingham. 

n-12  John  PAYNE  and  Agnes  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  John  Lopdell,  v.  Thomas 
BURTON  and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  Lopdell. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  ( described ) in  Eastbourne,  Willingdon,  and 
Hailsham,  Sussex. 

13-14  Thomas  PAYNTER  of  Tewkesbury,  co.  Gloucester,  husbandman,  v.  George  FRANCKELYN. 
Price  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Sir  Thomas  Pope’s  manor  of  North  Leigh.  Oxford. 

15  John  PECKE,  husbandman,  v.  Isabel,  Thomas,  and  George  PADLEY. 

Crops  of  land  in  Heyton  hired  of  William  Padley,  deceased.  Mutilated.  See  File  1459,  No.  57. 

[Notts]. 

16-17  Leonard  PECKSON  v.  William  CHAUNTRY,  executor  of  John  Chauntry. 

False  valuation  of  goods  of  the  said  John,  who  owed  complainant  for  grain.  

18-21  John  PEERSON,  clerk,  v.  Margaret  LEEKE  and  George  ELYNGETHORPE,  clerk. 

Rectory  of  Warsop.  Notts. 

22  Margaret  PEGLER  v.  William  SOMERS  and  James  OSWALDE. 

Seizure  of  a gelding  on  a false  pretence  of  the  Queen’s  service.  

23-25  John  PENFORD  v.  Matthew  PENFORD  and  others. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Brewood.  Mutilated.  Stafford. 

26  John  PERRYN  and  Philippa  his  wife  v.  Philip  LAMPRIERE. 

Lands  late  of  Clement  Lampriere  and  Janette  his  wife,  parents  of  defendant,  and  grandparents  of 
the  said  Philippa.  (Custom  of  the  island  described.)  Damaged.  Jersey. 

27-28  William  PERWYCHE  of  Brixworth,  gentleman,  v.  Henry  BROKE,  esquire,  and  Mary  his 
wife. 

Manor  of  Lubbenham  and  messuages  and  lands  in  Middleton  and  Collingtree  of  the  entail  of 
Richard  Perwvche,  esquire,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Northampton. 

29  Francis,  son  and  heir  of  John  PETT,  v.  Philip,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  FORMAN  of  Abingdon, 

co.  B[erks], 

Messuage  and  land  in  Adderbury.  Oxford. 

30-33  Richard  PEYTON,  student  in  Grays  Inn,  v.  Frances  PEYTON. 

Legacy  of  Robert  Peyton  of  Isleham,  knight,  father  of  complainant  and  husband  of  defendant. 

Cambridge. 

34-35  Thomas  PHELYPPES  of  Montacute,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  CHRISTOPHER. 

Account  of  ‘ avereynge  ’ money  and  other  profits  as  complainant’s  deputy-havwarcl  in  the  royal 
manor  of  Shapwick.  Somerset. 

36  Thomas  PINCHESTER,  husband  of  Katharine,  late  the  wife  of  William  Best  of  the 
Grocers’  Company,  v.  Sir  John  LION  of  the  same  company,  alderman  of  London. 

Money  lent  to  King  Henry  VIII  and  repaid  to  defendant  for  distribution.  (Defendant  pleads  for  a 
remedy  quicker  than  the  ordinary  Chancery  process.)  Commission  to  the  Lord  Mayor  and  others. 

London. 

37-41  John  POLLY,  esquire,  v.  Elizabeth,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  John  HARRYE,  esquire. 
Marriage  settlement  of  complainant’s  daughter  with  William,  son  of  the  said  John.  Suffolk. 

42  48  Agnes,  daughter  and  heir  of  Thomas  POLLARDE,  v.  Thomas  POLLARDE  and  Richard 
SMYTHE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  lands  in  Ashington,  Washington,  Wiston,  and 
Thakeham.  See  D.  XV,  3.  Sussex. 

49  Adrian  PONYNGES  v.  Peter  KNIGHT. 

Land  in  Burmarsh  in  Romney  Marsh,  late  of  Thomas  lord  Poynings,  deceased,  brother  of  com- 
plainant. Kent. 


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50  ...  POOARE,  clerk,  v.  Nicholas  SHEPHERDE  of  Almondsbury  (Amesbury),  butcher. 

Price  of  tithe  calves.  Mutilated.  Gloucester. 

51-52  William  PORCOUR  of  Mark,  husbandman,  v.  John  ESGAR  of  South  Brent. 

Waggon,  iron  ropes,  a ' solowghe,’  a ‘ solowghe  share,’  a ‘ putteshyde,’  and  other  farm  implements 
entrusted  to  John  Esger,  deceased,  father  of  defendant,  and  guardian  of  complainant. 

Somerset. 

53-54  Stephen  PORTER  and  Margery  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Chester,  v.  Richard 
KITSON  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Clement  Poweslye,  and  formerly  of  Thomas 
Chester. 

Debt  partly  repaid  by  a lease  of  land  in  Langley  ended  by  the  death  of  John  Chester,  son  of  the  said 
Thomas,  and  ward  of  the  said  Clement  and  Joan.  Sussex. 

55  John  PfORTMAN  ?]  v.  Nicholas  HALSWELL. 

Tenement  in  Badgworth,  formerly  of  Henry  Portman.  Faded.  Somerset. 

56-57  Hugh  POTTER  v.  Robert  WRYGHT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Caston  belonging  to  James  Bulle,  an  infant,  and  claimed  by  complainant  as 
his  guardian  admitted,  and  by  defendant  and  Katherine  his  wife,  mother  of  the  said  James,  as 
his  guardians  in  socage.  Norfolk. 

58-59  Richard  POUNTNAY  and  John  WESTE,  churchwardens  of  Lacock,  for  themselves  and  all 
the  parishioners,  v.  Grace,  late  the  wife  of  William  SHARINGTON,  knight,  formerly  Grace 
Pagett. 

Church  house  of  Lacock  built  on  a site  of  the  gift  of  William  Draper.  Wilts. 

60-63  Richard  PRESTON  of  Preston,  co.  Lancaster,  gentleman,  v.  Henry  GELLESTROP 
(Gollestrop),  Edmund  JACKESON,  and  others. 

Crown  lease  of  the  manor  of  Fulford  to  Dame  Elizabeth  Taylebushe.  York. 

64-67  William  PRETYMAN,  grandson  and  heir  of  William  Pretyman,  v.  Thomas  COLVYLE 
(Coveld)  and  Katherine  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Cotton,  Bacton,  Mendlesham  and  Finingham  whereof 
defendants  claim  the  reversion.  Suffolk. 

68  Ries  David  PRICE  of  London  v.  John  and  Philip  HOELL. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Llangattock,  late  of  David  Price,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Monmouth. 

69-70  John  PROCTOR  v.  John  FOXE  of  Retford. 

Refusal  to  complete  a demise  of  a messuage  and  close  in  Sturton.  Notts. 

71-73  Hugh  PRUST  of  Gorvin  (in  Hartland)  v.  John  PRUST. 

Tenement  called  Elmscott  and  land  in  Hartland  late  of  John  Prust,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of 
complainant.  See  File  1149,  No.  78.  Devon. 

74  Hugh  PRYNKLETT  v.  Thomas  and  Margaret  WYNTER  [executors  of  Joan  Evans], 

Sale  and  loan  of  household  goods.  Mutilated.  — 

75-76  Richard  PUTTO  of  Chelmsford,  yeoman,  v.  John  DL1N  of  the  same. 

Tenement  and  garden  in  Moulsham  bought  of  defendant.  Essex. 

77-78  John  PYNKE,  husbandman,  v.  Andrew  BROUNSMYTHE,  parson  of  Bradley,  and  John 
MICHELL,  vicar  of  Candover. 

Bond  given  to  the  said  Michell  in  consideration  of  a lease  of  the  said  Brounsmythe’s  parsonage, 
defeated  by  his  resignation.  Hants. 

79-80  John,  great-grandson  of  Thomas  PYWALL,  v.  Barnaby  HOLBACHE. 

Lands  in  the  manor  of  Fvllongley,  where  defendant’s  brother  is  steward.  Mutilated. 

[Warwick.] 

81  Richard  P . . . ER  of  Bow  . . . v.  [John  GYLES,  executor  of  W’illiam  Gyles]. 

Payment  made  on  behalf  of  . . . Cassewell  on  account  of  a messuage  in  Totnes  and  lands  there 

and  in  Bowden  (in  Totnes),  Tybbycombe  and  Bloden  in  dispute  in  this  court.  Damaged.  Devon. 


FILE  1462. 

x John  PACON,  Margery  his  wife  and  others  v.  Richard  WINECOTT,  clerk. 

Land  held  of  the  Countess  of  Bedford’s  manor  of  Milton  Abbot.  Devon. 

2 Robert  PAGE  of  Carlton,  co.  Northants,  grandson  and  heir  of  William  Cleypole  and  of 

Margaret  his  wife,  v.  Robert  KYNG. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Billesdon.  Leicester. 

3-5  John  PARKE,  parson  of  Nailstone,  v.  George  MEDLEY,  esquire,  half-brother  of  Henry 
[Grey],  late  Duke  of  Suffolk. 

Lease  of  complainant’s  parsonage  by  a lay  patron.  Leicester. 

6 Henry  PARKER  v.  Richard  WARNER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Little  Hormead,  late  of  John  Parker,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Herts. 

7 John  PARKER,  esquire,  v.  William  HEWE  of  Nynehead,  co.  Somerset,  yeoman. 

Land  and  common  of  pasture  in  Broad  Clist.  Devon. 

8-9  John  PARROTT,  knight,  v.  . . . NYCOLLES,  Robert  COOKE,  and  others. 

Crown  grant  of  messuages,  cottages  and  land  in  Kingsthorpe.  Mutilated.  (Defendants  claim  a 
grant  of  the  manor  of  Kingsthorpe  to  the  tenants  thereof.)  Northampton. 

10-11  Francis  PAWLINES  v.  Richard,  son  and  heir  of  John  LIULPONK. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Bayhurst.  Mutilated. 


[Hants.] 


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12  John,  great-grandson  and  heir  of  Thomas  PAYN,  v.  John  WHELER  and  Thomas  LOTMAN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Ardingly.  Sussex. 

13-15  J°hn  PAYNE,  husbandman,  v.  Richard  WHYTLEY. 

Land  in  dispute  between  the  manors  of  Flamstead  and  Humbershoe.  Herts,  [Bedford.] 

16-17  Thomas  PAYNE,  gentleman,  supervisor  of  the  mill  of  John  Myller,  gentleman,  v.  Agnes 
WYND,  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  Baskervile,  gentleman,  and  formerly  of  the  said  Myller. 
Wardship  of  Margaret,  daughter  of  the  said  John  Myller,  and  of  the  manor  of  Peresons  and  other 
lands  in  Thornham  and  of  the  rectory.  Norfolk. 

18-21  Richard  PAYS  (Payee)  of  Studham,  butcher,  v.  Richard  PEYTWYN  (Pettwyn)  of  the 
same,  painter. 

Tenement  and  garden  in  Studham,  late  of  Thomas  Pays,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Bedford. 

22-23  John  PEARDE,  husbandman,  son  of  Orydge  Pearde,  widow,  v.  William  FUTTES. 

Promise  of  a lease  of  lands  called  Linton  in  Welcombe.  Devon. 

24  John  PEDLEY,  husbandman,  v.  John  NEWMAN. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Waresley,  late  of  Thomas  Pedley,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Huntingdon. 

25-28  Nicholas  PEKE  v.  William  ALMON. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  land  in  Ash  by  Sandwich.  See  D.  XIII,  9.  _ Kent. 

29  John  and  Thomas  PELHAM  v.  William  HOLI.YNGWOD  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Terrington.  Norfolk. 

30  John  PENFORDE  of  Horsebrook  (in  Brewood)  v.  Matthew  PENFORDE  and  others. 
Pasture  in  Brewood  of  the  demise  of  William  Penforde,  father  of  the  said  John  and  Matthew. 

Stafford. 

31  John,  son  of  Alice  PETT,  v.  John  WARNER. 

Agreement  for  defeasance  of  a bond  to  surrender  the  reversion  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Braughing. 

Herts. 

32-39  John,  son  of  George  PETVYN,  gentleman,  deceased,  v.  Florence,  late  the  wife  of  Walter 
PETFYN,  gentleman,  Andrew  STOURTON,  esquire,  and  Katharine  his  wife. 

Site  of  the  manor  of  Rimpton,  and  lands  and  a mill  there.  Devon. 

40-41  William  PHILLIPPES  of  Chichester,  merchant,  v.  James  BENNET. 

Beer  which  proved  sour  when  exported  to  Amsterdam.  Sussex. 

42-43  James  PLUMLEY  v.  Richard  WYLKYNSON  and  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  MUNNE. 

Corn-tithes  of  Frindsbury  and  Hoo  farmed  jointly  by  the  said  Plumley  and  Wylkynson.  Kent. 
44  47  Henry  POOLE,  esquire,  Dorothy  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Smythe,  esquire,  and 
Roger,  Francis,  Clement,  Ambrose,  Erasmus,  William,  Robert,  Anthony,  George  and  Margery 
SMYTHE,  children  of  the  said  John,  v.  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  SAPCOTES,  knight. 
Action  for  rent  of  lands  in  Gunthorpe  (in  Oakham)  and  Martinsthorpe  (Marsthorpe),  paid  in  advance 
of  the  specified  time.  Mutilated.  D.  XII,  43.  Rutland. 

48-50  Anthony  POPE,  esquire,  v.  Nicholas  HARRYSON. 

Detention  of  an  entail  made  by  John  Pope,  father  of  complainant,  of  tenements  called  the 
M aydenheade  in  Petty  Wales  and  Beer  Lane.  London. 

51  William  POUNDE,  esquire,  and  Anthony  WINSOR,  gentleman,  v.  Joan  CHEKE  and 
Robert  ANDROWES. 

Lands  in  Arreton,  late  of  Thomas  Troyes,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainants.  Hants  (I.W.). 

52-54  John,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  PREDYAUX,  of  Orcherton  (in  Modbury),  esquire,  v. 
Agnes  PREDYAUX  of  Tavistock,  late  the  wife  of  John  Predyaux,  and  William  their  son. 
Manor  of  Strete  and  messuages  and  lands  there  and  in  Burleston  and  Fuge  (all  in  Blackawton). 
See  Files  1253,  No.  50;  1376,  No.  69.  Devon. 


Thomas  PRESTON  of  Burwell  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  William  CRYSPE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Fordham,  late  of  Robert  Sprynge,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Agnes. 

Cambridge. 


56  John  PROCTOUR  v.  Thomas  SYGISWYCKE  and  others. 

Joint  use  of  a bull  in  respect  of  tenancies  in  Wynterskell.  York. 


57-58  John  PROLTSE,  esquire,  v.  John  ROWE. 

Messuage  and  land  called  Wave  in  Chagford,  late  of  Laurence  Prouse  of  Exeter,  deceased  grand- 
father of  complainant.  Devon. 


59  Tristram  PRUDHAM  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Belye, 
QUYCKE,  clothier,  and  others. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Newton  St.  Cyres  of  the  demise  of  John  Howe,  late  prior  of 
Mutilated.  See  File  1463,  No.  1. 


v.  Andrew 

PlymptonJ. 
Devon  . 


60-61  Laurence  PRYDE  v.  Cicely,  late  the  wife  of  John  FLAGGE  and  others 

Land  formerly  held  of  the  bishop  of  Salisbury’s  manor  of  Candall  Bisshopp  by  John  Hylborn. 

[Dorset.] 

62-69  Thomas  PRYME  of  Halesworth,  Ele  his  wife,  and  John  FLYCKE  v.  Elizabeth  SUCKLYNG, 
stepmother  of  the  said  Ele,  and  William  JENTYLMAN  her  son. 

Messuage  in  Southwold,  late  of  Richard  Colford,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Ele  and  John. 

Suffolk. 

70-71  Beatrice,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  PUNCHUN,  v.  Thomas  BROWNE,  esquire. 

Charges  for  embanking  land  bought  of  defendant.  Mutilated.  Answer  and  replication  wanting. 

Kent. 


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Ralph  PYNDER  of  London,  grocer,  v.  Jane,  wife  of  Hugh  WYLLOUGHBY,  knight,  said 
to  be  gone  beyond  seas,  and  George  BERESFORD,  gentleman,  steward  of  the  lordship  of 
Arnold. 

Cottages  and  closes  in  the  said  lordship  bought  of  the  said  Sir  Hugh  when  a prisoner  in  the 
Counter  in  Bread  Street,  London.  Notts 


76  John  PYPER  and  Joan  [his  wife]  v.  John  [HANFORDE], 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Swimbridge. 
No.  120. 

FILE  1463. 


Damaged. 


See  File  1461, 
Devon. 


1 Alice  QWYCKE,  executrix  of  Andrew  Qwycke,  v.  Nicholas  BROWNSCOMBE  and  John 
ROBERTES. 

Heriots  in  the  manor  of  Newton  St.  Cyres.  See  File  1462,  No.  59.  Devon. 

2 John  RADBERD,  parson  of  Fontmell,  v.  Henry  HASKALL. 

Lease  of  defendant’s  parsonage  by  a former  parson.  Mutilated.  Dorset. 

3-6  James  RAGOZZYN,  stranger  and  merchant,  v.  William  WEBBE  of  Salisbury  and  Thomas 
BINGLEY,  merchants. 

Action  in  the  King’s  and  Queen’s  Bench  for  tin  bought  of  John  Melhuys,  merchant  of  Cornwall, 
since  bankrupt.  Cornwall. 

7-9  Thomas  RAMPSTON  v.  John  DARNELL. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Manningtree  awarded  to  complainant  in  this  court.  See  File  1155,  No.  1. 

Essex. 

10-12  Myles  RAVEN  v.  William  BANKES,  both  of  London,  merchant  tailors. 

Loan  repayable  for  purchase  of  a messuage  in  Budge  Row  in  St.  John's,  Walbrook.  (No.  11  is  an 
answer  by  Thomas  Aynesworth.)  London. 

13-16  Alyn  RAWLYNS  v.  Richard  BALLARD. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Titton  (in  Hartlebury)  held  of  the  manor  of  Hartlebury,  and  acquired  in 
reversion  from  John  Ballard,  deceased,  father  of  defendant.  Worcester. 

17-18  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  John  RAYMONT  of  London,  v.  Giles  RAYMONT  and  Robert 
VADY. 

Messuage  in  Gold  Street,  Walden,  and  land  there.  Essex. 

19-22  John  RAYNOUR,  parson  of  Wells,  v.  John  BAN  YARD. 

Lease  of  complainant's  parsonage  made  by  James  Lomlyn,  a layman,  and  acquired  by  defendant 
in  exchange  for  the  presentation  to  the  church  of  Foulsham.  Norfolk. 

23  Henry  REDINGE  of  Exeter,  scrivener,  v.  Thomas  MARSHALL  of  the  same,  merchant, 
and  Eleanor  his  wife. 

Bond  given  on  defendant’s  behalf  for  part  price  of  a messuage  in  Exeter  High  Street  purchased  of 
William  Blackall(er).  Devon. 

24  John  REDMAN  of  Great  Shelford,  co.  Cambridge,  gentleman,  v.  William  HOGGE  of 
Brandon  Ferry,  warrener. 

Rent  of  part  of  a messuage  called  the  Maides  Heddc  in  Brandon  Ferry  acquired  of  Edmund 
Sewarde,  yeoman.  Suffolk. 

25-26  Francis  REEDE,  gentleman,  v.  Christopher  STEDMAN,  William  SMYTH,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Benacre,  Henstead  and  Wrentham.  Suffolk. 

27  Henry  ROBARTSON  of  Southwell,  merchant,  v.  James  INCKERSELL. 

Bond  given  jointly  to  Reynold  Lee  on  behalf  of  John  Gilbye.  Notts. 

28-31  Thomas  ROBERTSON,  D.D.,  archdeacon  of  Leicester,  v.  Richard  MUNDEY  and  Peter 
CROKER  of  London,  grocers. 

Loan  to  William  Bellers  of  Bristowe,  co.  Leicester,  deceased,  whose  executors  defendants  are. 

Leicester. 

32-36  John  ROBYNSONNE  v.  Richard  SALKELD,  descendant  of  John  Prodishow. 

(Continuation  of  File  1466,  No.  41).  Pedigrees  given. 

Cumberland. 

37-41  Thomas  ROCKLEY  of  Deptford  Strond,  co.  Kent,  v.  Henry  SAVELL,  knight,  grandson-in- 
law of  William  Fytzwilliam,  knight. 

Messuage  and  land  in  W’entbridge  (in  Darrington  and  Thorp  Audlin)  and  Darrington,  late  of 
William  Llalydaye  of  East  Hardwick,  grandfather  of  complainant.  York. 

42  Anthony  ROSLEY  v.  William  CARTER  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Cheadle.  Stafford. 

43  The  same  v.  Richard  DETLIICKE,  parson  of  Breadsall. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  tithe-hay  in  Breadsall  to  last  during  complainant’s  lease  of  Cottall. 

Derby. 

44  Ralph  ROWLET,  knight,  v.  Richard  RAYNESHAWE. 

Action  on  a bond  for  arbitration  concerning  waste  done  in  the  manor  of  Pre  (in  St.  Albans). 
Mutilated.  Herts. 

45  Charles  RUGGE  of  Newton  Poppleford,  baker,  and  William  . . .,  clothmaker,  v. 

Thomas  LEE  and  John  FAR(E)WELL. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  in  reversion  of  land  in  Aylesbeare.  Damaged.  Devon. 

46-48  Robert  RYCE  and  Florence  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Ellis  Wymarcke,  v.  Guy  WOOD, 
brother  of  the  said  Florence. 

Debt  due  to  the  said  Florence  by  John  Grenberye  and  paid  to  defendant.  London. 


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49-50  Eleanor  RYCHARDES  and  others  v.  Richard  SPYLLESBURY. 

Corn-rent  in  the  Bishop  of  Worcester’s  manor  of  Hallow  of  the  demise  of  the  late  prior  and  convent 
of  Our  Lady  of  Worcester.  Worcester. 

51  John  RYCHARDSON,  merchant  of  the  Staple  of  Calais,  v.  Lawrence  SHARPE  of  South 
Kyme,  carpenter. 

Contract  to  build  a house  on  complainant’s  land  at  Conisby.  Lincoln. 

52-53  Eleanor,  late  the  wife  of  John  WYSEMAN  of  Great  Thornham,  co.  Suffolk,  esquire,  v.  Henry 
CHYTTYNG. 

Joint  purchase  of  the  manor  of  Thornborough  in  Thornton  and  other  lands  from  Edward  Cham- 
barlayne,  esquire.  (Bill  addressed  to  Stephen,  bishop  of  Winchester,  chancellor.)  Commission. 

Bucks,  Oxford, 

54-57  Anthony  RUSSHE  and  the  said  Eleanor,  now  his  wife. 

Petition  to  make  replication  in  the  above  suit.  See  D.  XIV,  15.  Answer  wanting. 

Bucks,  Oxford. 

58  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Moiety  of  repurchase  price  of  the  premises.  Mutilated.  [Bucks,  Oxford.] 

59-60  Robert  RYVE,  prebendary  of  Bitton,  v.  John  AYLWORTH  and  John  SEYMOUR,  esquires. 
Lease  of  the  said  prebend  by  George  Wolfett,  late  prebendary,  the  confirmation  whereof  by  the 
bishop  and  chapter  of  Salisbury  is  void  because  they  are  ‘ not  trewly  named  accordyng  to  their 
corporation.’  Gloucester. 


FILE  1464. 

1-2  Reynold  RABET,  gentleman,  v.  William  ELMYE  of  South  Elmham,  yeoman. 

Detention  of  rents  and  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Bramfield,  Thorrington,  Westleton,  and 
Swaffham  Bulbeck,  late  of  Reynold,  his  father,  and  lands  in  Halesworth,  late  of  Margaret  Hird 
his  grandmother,  mother-in-law  of  defendant.  Suffolk,  Cambridge. 

3 Thomas  RAGLANDE  of  Wallington,  knight,  v.  John  BULL,  yeoman,  and  William  HOGGE 

of  Brandon. 

Action  on  a bond  for  sale  of  barley,  which  complainant’s  servants  delivered  in  insufficient  quantity. 

Norfolk. 

4-5  John  (Thomas),  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  RANDALL,  v.  Thomas  DEARYNGE,  gentleman. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Stodham  (in  Liss)  and  Cokkyslande  (c/. 
Crockerislonde  in  Liss.  V.C.H.  Hants,  IV,  84).  Hants. 

6-8  William  RATCLIFF  of  [Exeter],  merchant,  v.  George  ARRUNDELL,  gentleman. 

Action  for  a loan  of  which  the  interest  is  partly  paid.  [Devon.] 

9 Thomas  READER,  parson  of  Thornton,  v.  William  TATHAM  and  others,  all  of  Ingleton, 

husbandmen. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  complainant’s  glebe.  York. 

io-ii  Richard  REDINGHURST  v.  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  JENYNGES,  and  daughter  of 
Richard  Redinghurst. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Binstead,  late  of  Joan  Locke,  deceased,  wife  of  the  said  Richard  the  elder, 
and  grandmother  of  complainant.  Hants. 

12-15  Thomas  REYNES  (Raygnes)  v.  Richard  his  brother. 

Loan.  

16-18  Joan  REYNOLDES,  sometime  the  wife  of  Richard  Moreton,  v.  William  FYSSHER, 
Margaret  his  wife,  Nicholas  BROWNE,  Alice  his  wife,  and  James  and  Margery  TREWYNE. 
Lands  and  half  a burgage  in  Week  St.  Mary  and  Jacobstow,  late  of  Nicholas  Moreton  (Marten), 
clerk,  deceased,  great-uncle  of  the  said  Richard,  Margaret  and  Alice.  Pedigrees  given.  Cornwall. 

19  William  RICE,  esquire,  Thomas  THROCKMERTON,  esquire,  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  John 
LITTLETON,  esquire. 

Water-mill  and  land  in  Tibbington,  late  of  William  Whorwood,  deceased,  father  of  the  said 
Margaret,  and  of  Anne,  wife  of  Ambrose  Dudley,  knight,  after  whose  attainder  his  moiety  was 
granted  to  the  said  Rice.  Stafford. 

20-22  Robert  ROBERTES  v.  William  FYDLER  (Fylder)  his  son-in-law. 

Water-mills  in  Otford  and  Alton  of  the  demise  of  [William]  Waram,  late  ‘ bushopp  ’ of  Canterbury. 

Kent,  Hants. 

23-24  Thomas  ROBERTES  v.  Nicholas  WHYTE  and  Alice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas,  son 
of  complainant. 

Life  annuity  for  which  complainant  granted  messuages  and  lands  in  Staplehurst  to  his  said  son. 

Kent. 

25-26  John  ROBYNS,  prebendary  of  M[o]nmore  in  the  church  of  Wolverhampton,  v.  John  LUSON, 
esquire  (gentleman). 

House  and  land  belonging  to  the  said  prebend  (in  Wolverhampton).  Stafford. 

27-29  John,  Richard  and  George  ROBYNSON  v.  Richard  HODE,  John  BURGES  his  tenant,  and 
others. 

Tan-house  and  land  in  Robertsbridge,  late  of  Richard  Hoode,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complain- 
ants and  of  the  defendant  Richard.  Sussex. 

30  Richard  ROBYNSON,  gentleman,  v.  John  LAYTON  of  West  Layton,  co.  York,  gentleman, 
and  Nicholas  YONGE,  yeoman,  servant  to  Robert  Menell,  serjeant-at-law. 

Slanders  and  suits  in  the  courts  of  the  bishopric  of  Durham  for  lands  in  Heighington  and  Auckland 
St.  Andrew,  formerly  of  John  lord  Scrope.  Durham. 


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31-33  Thomas  ROCHESTER  and  John  WALGRAVE,  gentlemen,  v.  William  CURSON  and 
William  ANDREWE,  esquires. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Becke  in  Billingford  and  messuages  and  lands  in 
Billingford,  Bylaugh,  Foulsham,  Wood  Dalling,  Wood  Norton,  Brisley,  Bawdeswell,  Hoo,  Foxley, 
Worthing,  Swanton,  Over  and  Nether  Guist,  Sparham  and  elsewhere.  Norfolk. 

34  Richard  ROGERS  of  Whittington,  co.  Gloucester,  and  Emma  his  wife  v.  Thomas  BOYSE. 
Moiety  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Elmley  Lovett,  late  of  John  Carter,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the 
said  Emma.  Worcester. 

35-38  Thomas  ROLF  the  younger  v.  Thomas  ROLF  the  elder. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Lyminge,  late  of  Robert  Rolf,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of  complainant 
and  grandfather  of  defendant.  Kent. 

39-41  John  ROLLE,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  CLOTWORTHY  and  John  his  son. 

Waste  of  lands  in  Winkleigh  during  a lease  by  George  Rolle,  esquire,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Devon. 

42-45  Richard  ROLLESLEY,  gentleman,  v.  Constance,  late  the  wife  of  Anthony  ROLLESLEY. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Osleston.  See  File  1377,  No.  67.  Derby. 

46-48  John  ROSIER  of  Parham  Hacheston  v.  Joan,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas 
SMYTH  of  Halesworth,  and  John  his  son  and  heir. 

Detention  of  a mortgage  of  lands  called  ‘ Bysshoppes  ’ and  ‘ Elmhams  ’ (in  Hacheston?)  made  by 
John  Seman.  Suffolk. 

49  Stephen  ROTHERAM  alias  . . . am  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  Henry  ROWTON,  clerk, 

and  others. 

Forcible  entry  on  meadows  in  Cottingham  and  seizure  of  a mare  and  deeds.  York. 

50  William  and  Richard,  sons  of  John  ROWESWELL,  deceased,  v.  John  PARKER,  gentleman. 
Lands  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Torrel’s  Preston  (in  Milverton),  of  the  demise  of  King  Henry  VIII. 

Somerset. 

51  John  ROWLEY  of  Rudgewey  v.  John  CROXTON,  chaplain,  and  others. 

Burgage,  one-third  of  a salt-house  of  six  leads,  barn  and  rent  in  Nantwich  (Wyche  Malbane). 
Mutilated.  [Chester.] 

52  Thomas  ROYLE  of  Newbold  v.  Juliana,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Robert  WYLCOCKES. 

Bond  for  price  of  sheep  sold  to  John  Pagett  of  Ravenstone  (Raunson),  chapman.  (The  writ  is 
addressed  to  Thomas,  archbishop  of  York,  but  the  date  is  proved  by  the  mention  of  the  queen’s 
reign.)  Stafford,  Derby. 

53—55  Anne  RUDSTONE,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Fowler,  esquire,  v.  Agnes,  late 
the  wife  of  Thomas  CAREWE  of  Swaffham  Bulbeck,  husbandman. 

Loan  to  the  said  Carewe  for  the  health  of  the  soul  of  the  said  Fowler.  Essex,  Cambridge. 

56-57  Thomas  RUNCORNE,  parson  of  Crawley,  v.  William  SENTELL. 

Common  of  pasture  in  the  manor  of  Crawley,  whereof  defendant  is  lessee.  Hants. 

58  John,  son  and  heir  of  Henry  RYSHETON,  v.  Ralph  RYSHETON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Holt  and  land  in  Studley.  Warwick. 

59-65  Thomas  RYVETT  of  London,  mercer,  v.  Millicent  LEIDES  of  Milford,  Thomas  her  son,  and 
George  BAWNE,  yeoman. 

Cottages,  lands  and  messuages  in  Lowthorpe,  Skerne,  Kilham  and  Pockthorpe  bought  of  John 
Bransbie,  clerk,  deceased,  brother  of  the  said  Millicent.  York. 


FILE  1465. 

1-3  Francis  RAIGNOLDE,  executor  of  Robert  Raignolde,  v.  Robert  COLE. 

Action  on  a bond  for  arbitration  concerning  lands  in  the  manors  of  Spencers  and  Newhall. 

Suffolk. 

4-6  John  RAMBRIDGE,  dean  of  Lichfield,  and  Robert  ATKINS,  his  servant,  v.  Peter 
BRYSTOWE  of  London,  grocer. 

Closes  demised  to  defendant  by  Henry  Williams,  late  dean,  to  his  own  use  in  view  of  his  impending 
deprivation  for  marriage.  Stafford. 

7 John  RAMSDEN  v.  Robert  MEYNELL,  serjeant-at-law. 

Judgment  on  a bond  given  on  behalf  of  W’illiam  Ramsden  for  prosecuting  a writ  of  error,  which  he 

could  not  do  because  imprisoned  by  order  of  the  Council.  

8-1 1 Robert  RANNEWE,  husbandman,  v.  Robert  LONGE  of  Little  Thurlow,  draper,  and  Isabel 
his  wife. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  tenements  in  Dullingham.  Cambridge. 

12-14  Humphrey  RATCLYFFE,  knight,  v.  William  CROWDER. 

Loan  of  jewels  (described)  which  proved  to  be  false.  London. 

15-19  Thomas  RALTSLEY  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  William  MASON  and  Matthew  SMYTHE,  sons-in- 
law  of  Richard  Beseby,  and  Christopher  GIBSON. 

Land  in  Atterby,  late  of  Thomas  Witton,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Joan.  Lincoln. 

20-21  Christabel  RAYNARDE  v.  William  HUNTE. 

Land  in  Cotingham,  late  of  John  Raynarde,  deceased,  husband  of  complainant.  Damaged. 

[York.] 

22-23  Margaret,  Thomas,  William  and  John  RAYNES,  executors  of  Thomas  Raynes,  v.  Thomas 
BEDWOLFF,  cooper. 

Loan  spent  on  a bargain  of  wines.  


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Suffolk. 


Lincoln. 

Lincoln- 

Suffolk. 
v.  Richard 

Devon. 


24  John  RAYNHAM  v.  Roger  LANGLEY. 

Croft  in  Stoke  by  Nayland,  late  of  John  Raynham,  deceased,  father  of  complainant 

25—27  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  REDE,  v.  George  LOSEMORE  and  William  REDE. 

Half  a mill,  messuage,  land  and  rights  of  common  in  the  said  Losemore  to  manor  of  Templeton 
(Temple).  Devon. 

'28-32  William  REY,  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Lancaster  of  Denshanger,  co. 
Northants,  v.  Simon  MARKBYr  alias  Swyne. 

J Messuage  and  land  in  Mumby  of  the  demise  of  the  abbot  of  Bawlings. 

] 33  The  said  Joan  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Simon. 

34-35  Do.,  the  said  William  and  Simon  being  dead. 

36-37  John  REYDE  (Reade),  husbandman,  v.  William  NEWPORTE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Haughley  Street,  Stowmarket. 

38  John  REYNOLDES  and  Cycyle  his  wife,  daughter  of  Thomas  Lowman,  deceased 

CARWYTHEN  and  Katharine  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Lowman. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Honiton  (Honnyngton)  of  the  demise  of  Hugh  Pollard,  knight. 

39-40  Philip  RIDEOUT  v.  Richard  SEWARD  (Sheward),  esquire,  and  John  VAGGE. 

Joint  demise  to  complainant  and  the  said  Vagge  of  the  reversion  of  a mill  and  land  in  the  said 
Seward’s  manor  of  Chilcompton.  Somerset. 

41  William  ROBERDES  of  the  Inner  Temple  v.  Isabel,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Edward 

BYRD,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Gillingham  All  Saints.  Damaged.  Norfolk. 

42-47  Nicholas  ROBERT  v.  John  DALE,  clerk  of  the  market  of  Bodmin. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  a messuage  in  Bodmin,  failure  to  return  a gelding  lent,  and  interference 
with  the  sale  of  fish  in  Bodmin  market.  Cornwall. 

48  Giles  ROBERTES  v.  John  ROBERTES. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Charlton,  late  of  William  Robertes,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Wilts. 

I9-50  Robert,  grandson  and  heir  of  Robert  ROGER,  v.  Richard  ROGER. 

Forcible  entry  on  messuages  and  land  in  Ewell  contrary  to  a decree  of  Lord  Audley  in  this  court, 
and  action  in  the  Common  Bench.  Surrey. 

51-55  John  ROGERS,  knight,  and  Katherine  his  wife  v.  Richard  ROGERS,  esquire,  his  son  and 
heir  apparent,  and  John  CHETTELL,  gentleman. 

Annuity  promised  in  return  for  a mortgage  of  the  manor  (sic)  of  Langton(-Long-Blandford)  and 
Littleton  (in  Blandford  St.  Mary)  and  lands  there  to  raise  money  for  the  said  Richard's  relief. 

Dorset. 

56  Roger  ROLFFE  of  Hadleigh,  co.  Suffolk,  clothier,  v.  the  mayor  and  burgesses  of  BOSTON, 
and  James  WEST. 

Action  for  price  of  wool  bought  to  ‘ indrape. ’ Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Lincoln. 

57—58  The  same  v.  the  said  mayor  and  burgesses,  and  Laurence  MERIALL. 

Do.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Lincoln. 

59  John,  son  and  heir  of  George  ROLLE,  esquire,  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  William  SCOURRIER, 

merchant  of  Taunton. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  houses,  burgages  and  gardens  in  Taunton.  See  file  1314,  No.  78. 

Somerset. 

60-63  Francis,  brother  of  John  ROLLESTON,  deceased,  v.  Edward  ASTON,  knight. 

Land  and  tithes  in  Mayfield  of  the  demise  of  the  prior  and  convent  of  Tutbury.  Stafford. 

64-66  William  ROMMESDEN  (Ramsden)  v.  Thomas  GRENE  and  others. 

Land  at  Bramley  in  Leeds.  Mutilated. 

67-68  John  ROUNDE  (Bounde)  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Anne  AFFORDE. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  the  manor  of  Ruscombe  Southbury  demised  to 
William  and  Richard  Aforde. 

69  Richard  ROWE  v.  Simon  BRADMEADE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a leasehold  in  Crediton  (Kyrton). 

70  John  ROWLAND  of  Hove  v.  George  ROWLAND  of  Marston. 

Goods  of  Alice  Hardham,  deceased,  mother  of  both  parties. 

71-74  Michael  ROWSE  of  St.  Minver  v.  John  TRENOWTHE. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Gluvian  Wartha  in  St.  Columb  (Major),  late  of  John  Rowse  of 
yeoman,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

75-77  Thomas  ROWSELEY'  v.  Edward,  brother  of  John  ROWESLEY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Royston,  etc. 


York. 

the  said  Alice  and  to 
[Berks.] 

Devon. 

Sussex. 


St.  Breock, 
Cornwall. 


[Herts.] 


78 


Laurence  ROY’DE  of  Templecombe,  co.  Somerset,  gentleman,  v.  Anthony  VENABLES, 
gentleman,  and  Dowse  VENABLES. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Aston  by  Pickmere  of  the  grant  of  George  Woode  of  Balterley,  co.  Stafford, 
gentleman.  Chester. 

79  John  ROYDON,  doctor  of  physic,  v.  William  PEKYNS. 

Falsification  of  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Cuddesdon.  Oxford. 

80-81  Grace  RUDDE  of  Croxton,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Rudde,  esquire,  v.  John 

HOPKYNSON  and WYLLIAMSON,  clerk. 

Closes  in  Newhouse  (Newsome)  held  of  Edward  Hanbie  by  the  said  John  Rudde  and  by  Robert 
Hopkynson  of  Kirmington,  deceased.  Lincoln. 


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82  John  RUDIERD  v.  Alexander  WOOLLEY  and  Charles  his  son. 

Close  in  Silkstone  of  the  demise  of  Matthew  [Stewart],  earl  of  Lennox.  York. 

83-85  Lybeus  RYCHARDSON  v.  John  EAGER. 

Pasture  in  Toynton  by  Spilsby  formerly  in  dispute  in  this  court  ( Files  1314,  A ro.  39 ; 1379,  Afo.  42.) 

Lincoln. 

86-88  Richard  RYCHE  v.  Thomas  RYCHE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Linton  sold  to  both  parties  separately  by  Thomas  Tuttesham,  gentleman, 
and  Isabel  his  wife,  and  awarded  to  defendant  in  this  court  ( see  File  1379,  No.  93).  Kent. 

89  Evan  RYES  of  Frodsham,  co.  Chester,  gentleman,  v.  Griffith  RYCHARD  and  JOHN  ap 
Madock  ap  Edward. 

Repairs  of  a water-mill  in  Trimley  of  the  bequest  of  Ryes  ap  Evan  of  Leeswood,  gentleman. 

Flint. 

FILE  1466. 

1-2  Thomas  RAGLAND,  knight,  v.  John  TUCKER  and  Katherine  his  wife,  niece  of  David 
Maddock. 

Messuage  and  land  in  complainant’s  manor  of  Molton,  claimed  under  a lease  from  John  Ragland, 
knight,  his  father.  Glamorgan. 

3~5  John,  son  of  John  RANALDES  (Reynoldes),  v.  Thomas  TUNBRIGE,  gentleman. 

Messuage  ( described ) in  Buntingford  Street  in  John  Fylpote’s  manor  of  Aspeden.  Herts. 

6 Crystyne,  sister  of  Richard  RAWLE,  v.  Richard  WHYFFYN  and  others. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Sturminster-Newton  Buckland.  Dorset. 

7 Michael  RAWLYN,  husbandman,  v.  Benett  RAWLYN. 

Messuages,  lands  and  rents  in  Trembeth  (i.e.  Trembleath)  in  St.  Mawgan  (in  Pyder),  late  of  Isabel 
Rawlyn,  grandmother  of  complainant  and  mother  of  defendant.  Cornwall. 

8-9  Richard  RAWLYNS  of  Henley-on-Thames,  storeman,  v.  Henry,  son  of  Henry  VYNES, 
and  others. 

Pasture  ( described ) in  the  lordship  of  Remenham  demised  by  the  said  Henry  the  elder  to  Robert 
and  Anne,  parents  of  complainants.  Mutilated.  Berks. 

10  The  same,  alias  Rawlynson,  v.  John  BEVINGTON,  gentleman,  and  John  VENER,  yeoman. 

Detention  of  the  lease  of  the  above  and  forcible  ouster.  Berks. 

11  Richard  RAWLYNSON  v.  William  MASTEN  alias  Westall. 

Cottages  and  land  in  Greasbrough  (Gresbroke),  Greasbrough  Byerlaw,  and  Rotherham,  late  of 
Robert  Masten  alias  Westall,  uncle  of  complainant.  York. 

12-14  John  READER  v.  Nicholas  ELSTON  (Elverston). 

Messuages  and  land  in  Wormshill  bequeathed  to  both  parties  jointly  by  John  Pratt  of  Lenham 
to  the  use  of  his  mill.  Kent. 

15  Thomas,  grandson  and  heir  of  Richard  REDE,  esquire,  v.  William,  son  and  heir  of  Henry 

SQUERRY  (Scurry). 

Wrongful  occupation  of  messuages  and  land  in  Petersfield  during  the  absence  of  Richard,  father  of 
complainant,  in  King  Henry  VIII’s  service  at  Terouenne  and  Tournay.  D.  X,  37.  ( See  File  146 7, 

No.  39).  Hants. 

16-18  Joan  REIGNOLDES  v.  William  FYSSHER,  Margaret  his  wife,  Nicholas  BROWNE,  Alice 
his  wife,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  and  half  a burgage  in  Week  St.  Mary  and  Jacobstow,  whereof 
the  said  Margaret  and  Alice  are  tenants  in  reversion,  being  complainant’s  daughters.  Cornwall. 
19  Anthony  RESTWOLD,  esquire,  v.  Richard  VERNEY,  knight. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Hurst  and  lands  there  sold  by  complainant  to  Thomas 
Warde,  esquire.  Berks. 

20-21  REYNOLD  ap  John  of  West  Horsley,  co.  Surrey,  clerk,  v.  JOHN  ap  David  ap  Richard  and 
AGNES  verch  Griffith. 

Meadow  in  Llanynys  in  the  lordship  of  Dyffryn  Clwyd,  late  of  Madoc  ap  Llewelyn,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainant.  Bill  in  duplicate.  Denbigh. 

22-27  The  same  v.  JOHN  ap  Harry  ap  Howell  and  JOHN  ap  Griffith  ap  Hugh,  grandson  and 
heir  of  Hugh  ap  Eigyon,  clerk. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Halkin  and  Ewloe,  late  of  David  ap  Res,  deceased,  great-uncle  of  com- 
plainant. Flint. 

28  RICHARD  ap  John,  yeoman,  v.  David  GOZ  ap  Griffith  ap  Edneved  and  JEVAN  ap  Moris. 

Loan.  London,  Merioneth. 

29  RICHARD  ap  Hoell  v.  John  JEVAN  ap  Pullo  ap  David. 

Seizure  of  stock  after  procuring  complainant’s  imprisonment  on  a charge  of  murder.  Brecon. 

30  Richard  ap  Hoell  v.  JEVAN  ap  Thomas. 

Action  on  a bill  satisfied  by  a feoffment  of  land  in  Llanvigan,  the  consideration  never  having  been 
paid.  Brecon. 

31  The  same  v.  THOMAS  ap  Thomas,  husbandman,  and  THOMAS  ap  Meredith. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Llanvigan  of  the  demise  of  complainant.  Brecon. 

32  RICHARD  ap  John  of  London,  baker,  v.  MARGARET  vergh  John  and  JOHN  ap  Llewelyn. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Brogyntyn  (Porkynton),  formerly  of  David  ap  Hoell,  grandfather  of  com- 
plainant. Salop. 

33-34  RICHARD  ap  Robert,  parson  of  Bryngwyn,  v.  RICHARD  ap  Hoell,  gentleman. 

Lease  of  complainant’s  parsonage  by  Humphrey  Lloyd,  late  parson.  Radnor. 


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35  RICHARD  ap  Llewelyn  v.  Roger  VYCARYS  and  William  CONNOP. 

Land  in  Pembryge,  late  of  Thomas  ap  Llewelyn  (sic),  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Herts  ( reclius  Hereford). 

36  RICHARD  ap  Thomas  ap  Griffith,  serving-man,  v.  WILLIAM  ap  Mathewe  and  others,  all 
of  Chirbury,  co.  Salop. 

Land  in  Worthin,  late  of  Thomas  ap  John  ap  Griffith  (sic),  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Radnor. 

37  Nicholas  RICHMAN  of  Great  Yarmouth  v.  Victor  MOLLINGE. 

Land  in  Heringham  bought  of  Agnes  Bixteley  alias  Cowper.  Norfolk. 

38  Robert  RIGGELEY  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  William  TANNER. 

Goods  of  John  Tanner,  deceased,  brother  of  defendant,  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Agnes. 

39  ROBERT  ap  John  ap  Jevan  v.  MARGARET  verch  Jevan  ap  Tedder. 

Land  in  Dyserth  (Thesserte),  late  of  Thomas  ap  Jevan  ap  Tedder,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant. 

Flint. 

40  John  ROBERTES  of  Clifford's  Inn,  gentleman,  son  of  Robert  ap  Howell  ap  Gruffydd,  v. 
HUGH  ap  Meredith  ap  Ryes. 

Land  in  Penmen  Beyno  formerly  of  David  Robert,  Annes  verch  Lewis  his  wife,  and  others 
(named).  Carmarthen. 

41  John  ROBYNSON,  great-nephew  and  heir  of  Richard  ROBYNSON,  clerk,  v.  Richard 
SALKED. 

Lands  in  [Brigham]  of  the  late  chantry  of  Mosser  founded  within  the  parish  church  of  Brigham. 
See  File  1463,  No.  32 ; also  Calendar  of  Patent  Rolls,  Edward  VI,  vol.  II,  p.  70.  Cumberland. 

42  Thomas  ROGER  v.  John  CHECHESTER,  gentleman. 

Lands  in  Frythstocke  of  the  demise  of  the  monastery  of  Frythestocke.  Mutilated.  [Devon.] 

43  Owen  ROGERS  of  London,  stationer,  and  Rose  his  wife  v.  JOHN  ap  Griffith  ap  John. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Bodfari,  late  of  David  Lloid,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Rose.  Denbigh. 

44  Richard  ROKEBYE,  gentleman,  v.  John  RASKELL. 

Leaseholds  in  Stoke  and  Ponton.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

45-46  Edward,  son  and  heir  of  John  ROLFFE  v.  Joan  ROLFFE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Bottisham.  Cambridge. 

47  William  ROOKES  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Nicholas  HARVY. 

Messuage  called  the  Middle  House  in  Halstead,  late  of  Robert  Harvye  of  Great  Maplestead,  deceased, 
father  of  the  said  Margaret.  Essex. 

48-51  Anthony  ROSLEY  (Rollesley)  v.  William  CATER  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Cheadle. 


Stafford. 


52-55  Ralph  ROSYER  of  London,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  ARRUNDELL,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  a bond  for  a sum  already  paid  in  respect  of  defendant’s  marriage  with  Margery  West, 
step-daughter  of  complainant.  Damaged.  London. 

56  Lionel  ROULSTON  of  Pontefract  v.  Agnes,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  LAWE 
of  Saxby. 

Barley  which  the  said  John  had  contracted  to  deliver.  York,  Lincoln. 

57  Thomas  ROWE  of  Halesowen,  butcher,  v.  William  SOWTHALL  of  Frankeley,  husbandman. 

Non-delivery  of  cattle  sold.  [Worcester.] 

58  Margaret  RUDDING  of  St.  Neot’s,  co.  Huntingdon,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  Thomas 
Rudding,  v.  John  PILGRYME  of  Elmdon,  husbandman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Claveton.  Essex. 

59  William  RUDSTONE,  gentleman,  v.  Christopher  BURGOINE,  esquire. 

Money  and  lease  of  the  manor  of  Oakington  (Okenton,  Hoggkenton)  promised  on  complainant’s 
marriage  with  Elizabeth,  daughter  of  defendant.  Cambridge. 

60-61  William  RUSSKE  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  RUSSKE. 

Lands  in  Castle  Thorpe  (in  Hanslope),  late  of  Thomas  Russke,  deceased,  grandfather  of  com- 
plainant. Mutilated.  Buckingham. 

62-63  Edmund  RYDDELSTONE  of  Manchester,  yeoman,  v.  Francis  PENDELTON  of  the  same, 
cotton-man. 

Seizure  of  a shop  and  stock  in  Manchester  demised  by  defendant  to  work  on  shares.  Lancaster. 

64-67  Lancelot  RYDLEY,  D.D.,  v.  Thomas  PARKYNSON  [clerk]  his  brother-in-law. 

Parsonage  of  Willingham  whereof  complainant  expected  to  be  deprived  by  reason  of  his  marriage. 
Damaged.  Cambridge. 

68-70  William,  Robert,  Thomas  and  Thomas  (sic)  RYE  v.  Salmon  WYLKYNS. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Preston  and  Luddenham,  late  of  Edward  Rye,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainants. Kent. 

71  Christopher  RY[SBYE],  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  SMYTHE  of  Carlton,  co.  Northants, 
husbandman. 

Messuage  and  close  in  the  royal  manor  of  Easton,  late  of  Henry  Rysbye,  deceased,  cousin  of  com- 
plainant. Leicester. 

72-73  Roger  RYSSHETON  (Russheton)  v.  John  WHITEHED  alias  Holden,  vicar  of  Ryall. 

Lease  of  defendant’s  vicarage.  See  File  1 377,  No.  91.  Rutland. 

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74  Thomas  RYTHE  and  Constance  his  wife,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  Constance,  wife  of 
Roger  Lewkenor,  knight,  v.  Edmund  FORDE. 

Conveyance  of  the  manor  of  Harting  and  lands  in  East  and  West  Harting,  Wenham  (in  Rogate), 
Rogate  and  Ashurst  (Atchurche)  alias  Fridinghurst  (in  Chiddingfold)  obtained  by  undue  influence 
from  Henry  Wyndesore,  brother  of  the  complainant  Constance.  Damaged.  Sussex,  Surrey. 

75  John  son  and  heir  of  Robert  RYVETT  of  Waldringfield  v.  Andrew  RYVETT. 

Annuity  secured  on  the  site  of  the  manor  of  Cretingham  instead  of  on  the  whole  manor  as  promised. 
Mutilated.  Suffolk. 

76-80  John  RYXMAN,  vicar  of  Brixham,  v.  John  PLUMLEY  and  Edward  HARRYS. 

Rent  (including  wine)  and  tenths  of  complainant’s  benefice.  Devon. 

FILE  1467. 

1-3  John  SACKFORDE  v.  Anthony  RUSSHE,  esquire. 

Lease  of  the  manor  of  Mere  Hall  in  PJayford?],  Bealings  and  Rushmere,  and  of  lands,  sheep-courses 
and  fisheries  there  and  in  Bucklesham,  Martlesham  and  Newbourne.  Mutilated.  Suffolk. 

4 John,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  SANBAGE,  v.  Richard  INGRAM  and  John  his  brother. 

Lands  in  Little  Wolford  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Richard  Ingram.  Warwick. 

5-7  Thomas  SAVAGE  of  Stafford,  mercer,  v.  Thomas  WATWOOD  (Wetwood)  and  Richard 
ALYN,  bailiffs  of  Stafford. 

False  return  of  no  effects  to  a writ  of  execution  against  James  Clemence.  Stafford. 

8-11  Henry  SAXY  of  London,  mercer,  and  William  his  brother,  clerk,  v.  Edmund  [BONNER] 
bishop  of  London. 

Presentation  to  the  treasurership  of  St.  Paul’s,  the  grant  of  which  by  the  late  bishop  has  been 
burnt.  London. 

12  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  SHADWELL,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  John  Dyer, 
deceased,  v.  Thomas  ASTLEY  and  John  COX  of  Ludlow,  gentleman. 

Non-payment  of  rent  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Leintwardine,  and  detention  of  a lease  thereof 
made  by  the  abbot  and  convent  of  Wigmore.  Hereford. 

13  William  SHAKESPERE  v.  Roland  DAVID. 

Messuage,  barn  and  land  in  Stockwellgate,  Mansfield,  late  of  Robert  Shakespere,  deceased,  father 
of  complainant.  Notts. 

14-17  William  SHAWE  of  London,  skinner,  v.  John  CROWE. 

Tenement  in  Markington,  late  of  Richard  Wrightson,  husbandman,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of 
complainant  and  grandfather  of  defendant.  York. 

18-20  Michael  SHORTE  of  Reepham,  husbandman,  v.  William  RAWCEBY,  Agnes  his  wife, 
Thomas  STANLEY,  and  John  BOLTON,  husbandman. 

Lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Willingham  acquired  of  the  said  William  and  Agnes.  Lincoln. 

21  John  SMYTH  of  Isebroke,  co.  Glamorgan,  husbandman,  v.  John  WATTES,  mayor  of 
Bridgwater. 

Iron  seized  as  pirate’s  goods.  Somerset. 

22  Richard  SMYTHE,  parson  of  the  church  (sic)  of  Brington,  Bythorn,  and  Old  Weston,  v. 
Thomas  ROWSELEY,  gentleman. 

Lease  of  complainant’s  parsonage.  Huntingdon. 

23  Thomas  SMYTHE  of  Birmingham  v.  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Hugh  ESTWICKE  of  Bewdley, 
and  Henry  Segewyck  her  brother. 

Price  of  iron  sold  to  the  said  Hugh,  who  has  taken  sanctuary  at  Westminster  and  conveyed  his  goods 
to  the  said  Henry.  Warwick,  Worcester. 

24-25  Thomas  SMYTHE  v.  Edward  LEWES,  son-in-law  of  William  Parramour. 

Manor  of  Over  Stanway  and  messuages  and  land  in  Nether  Stanway.  Salop. 

26-28  Thomas  SMYTHE  v.  Makelene,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  STEPHYN  and  administratrix  of 
his  goods. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a loan  already  repaid  and  on  another  bond  for  assignment  of  a lease  of  mills 
called  ' Crasse  Mylles  ’ in  St.  Botolph’s.  Mutilated.  Middlesex. 

29-31  George  SOUTHCOTE  v.  Richard  HARTE. 

Clerkship  of  the  peace,  to  which  complainant  was  appointed  by  letters  patent  of  King  Henry  VIII, 
and  defendant  by  Thomas  Denys,  knight,  custos  rotulorum.  Devon. 

32-36  George  SOUTHEWORTH  of  ‘ the  Highe  Felde,’  esquire,  v.  Herman  CURTALL  of  Derby, 
surgeon. 

Fee  to  be  returned  in  default  of  cure.  (Defendant  pleads  that  complainant,  contrary  to  his  orders, 
ate  eggs  at  midnight,  green  apples  sodden  in  milk,  and  peascods.)  Lancaster,  Derby. 

37  Francis  SOUTHWELL,  esquire,  and  Alice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  MYNNE,  v. 
Nicholas  LUTTRELL,  esquire. 

Messuages  and  land  in  the  royal  manor  of  Week  Fitzpaine,  now  farmed  by  defendant. 

Somerset. 

38  Edward,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  SPROTT,  v.  Hugh  HYLL. 

Seizure  from  a tenement  in  Ashmorebrook  (in  Lichfield)  held  at  will  of  defendant  of  goods  and  deeds 
relating  to  messuages  and  lands  there  and  in  Great  and  Little  Abnall  and  Pipe  (in  Lichfield), 
Chorley,  Hammerwich,  Burtonwood,  Longdon,  Cannock,  Rugeley,  Barr,  Walsall,  and  barewell, 
and  burgages  in  Lichfield.  Stafford. 


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39-40  William  SQUERY,  gentleman,  nephew  and  heir  of  Philip  Squery,  v.  Thomas  REDE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Petersheld  recovered  in  this  court  against  Robert  Acton,  knight,  and 
Margaret  his  wife  (D.X,  27.)  Damaged.  See  File  1466,  No.  15.  Hants. 

41  John  STANDERWYK,  executor  of  John  Pinney,  vicar  of  Stokenham,  v.  John  HALS, 
esquire,  and  others,  inhabitants  of  Stokenham. 

Arrears  of  rent  of  the  chapel  and  tithes  of  Sherford,  part  of  complainant’s  benefice.  Devon. 

42-43  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  SWALLOWE,  v.  Roger  WENTWORTH,  esquire. 

Land  in  Booking  held  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Booking  Hall  and  claimed  as  profit  for  non-payment 
of  rent.  Essex. 

44-46  The  same  v.  John  WENTWORTH,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  the  said  Roger. 

Do.  Essex. 

47-51  Robert  SWETE  v.  Thomas  CRAYKE. 

Goods  of  Henry  Swete,  clerk,  deceased,  whereof  complainant  is  administrator. 

Diocese  of  Lincoln. 

52-57  Henry  SYDDALL,  vicar  of  Walthamstow,  v.  Edmund  WYTHYPOLL,  gentleman. 

Vicarage  and  part  of  glebe  of  Walthamstow.  Essex. 

58-64  Robige  (Robryge),  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Robert,  son  and  executor  of  Thomas 
SYLLY,  v.  George  HARNYGE,  Mary  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Compton  gentleman 
Peter  BRYSTOW,  and  Henry  GAYLORD. 

Tenements  in  Yeovil  of  the  demise  of  John  Burnell  and  claimed  as  held  of  the  said  Harnyge’s  manor 
of  Newton  Sermonville.  ' Somerset. 

65-66  Richard  SYMOND  of  Fittleworth,  yeoman,  and  Thomas  BROWNE  a minor  v Alice 
BROWNE. 

Legacy  of  Edward  Browne  of  Fittleworth,  father  of  the  said  Thomas,  of  whose  will  the  said 
Symond  is  supervisor  and  defendant  is  executor.  Sussex. 

67-70  Hugh  SYNCOK,  husbandman,  v.,  John  WALSHE,  Joan  his  wife,  Richard  BAGYLHOLE, 
Thomasyne  his  wife,  and  William,  son  of  John  CLYVERDON,  feoffee  to  user. 

Share  of  messuages  and  land  at  Milford  and  South  Hole  in  Hartland,  late  of  John  Cola,  yeoman, 
deceased,  grandfather  of  the  female  defendants  and  of  Agnes,  mother  of  complainant.  Devon. 
71  Richard  SYSMER  v.  John  SYSMER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Liddington  and  Thorpe,  late  of  Richard  Sysmer,  deceased,  father  of  both 
parties.  Rutland. 

72-75  Brian  SYSMER  of  Over,  co.  Cambridge,  son  of  the  above  complainant,  v.  the  same. 

Do.  Rutland. 

FILE  1468. 

1-3  The  masters,  scholars  and  fellows  of  ST.  JOHN’S  COLLEGE,  Cambridge,  v.  John  HERON 
Edward  SLEGGE,  and  John  PYNDER,  a fellow  of  the  college. 

Lease  of  Hilton  Farm  void  by  alienation  and  dilapidation.  Huntingdon. 

4-7  Griffith  SALESBURY,  gentleman,  brother  and  heir  of  John  Salesbury,  v.  GRIFFITH  ap 
John  ap  Meredith,  gentleman,  son-in-law  of  Robert  Salesbury,  deceased. 

Lands  in  Istorabrill  and  Mathebroyde  awarded  to  complainant  in  this  Court  (D.  IX,  56). 

Denbigh. 

8-9  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  Christopher  SALTER,  and  Joan  and  Jane  his  daughters  and  heirs 
v.  Henry  SALTER. 

Lands  in  Buckerell,  formerly  of  William  Salter,  father  of  the  said  Christopher  and  Henry.  Devon. 

10-13  Agnes  and  Alice,  daughters  of  Richard  SAMWELL,  deceased,  v.  William  ALBRIGHT, 
brother  and  heir  of  Elizabeth  Samwell. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Offley,  late  of  John  Samwell,  deceased,  brother  of  the  said  Richard  and 
husband  of  the  said  Elizabeth.  Herts. 

14-15  William  SCAILLES,  discoverer  of  concealed  lands,  v.  William  GASCOIGNE,  knight, 
Michael  WRIGHT  of  Islington,  innholder,  and  others. 

Maintenance  in  a suit  for  debts  supposed  to  be  due  from  complainant  to  the  said  Wright  and  paid 
by  the  said  Sir  William.  Middlesex. 

16-19  John  SCKOSE  of  Menheniot  v.  Stephen  MABYN  of  the  same,  husbandman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Penquite  (in  St.  Ive),  late  of  John  Shore 
deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Cornwall! 

20  Henry  SEMER  of  Blandford  Forum,  capper,  v.  Thomas  KEYNELL  of  Hinton  St.  Mary, 
yeoman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a tenement  in  Blandford  and  a close  in  Langton.  Dorset. 

21-22  William  SEVEGAR  alias  Sugar  of  Bridgwater,  shoemaker,  executor  of  William  son  of 
John  Baker,  v.  Simon  JENKYN  and  John  BRADLEY. 

Half  a messuage  and  land  in  Bicknoller  of  the  demise  of  Giles  James  alias  Sweting.  Somerset 
23-25  Alexander  SEYMOR  v.  Thomas  GODDERD. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Blandford,  late  of  Isabel,  mother  of  complainant  (Elizabeth,  wife  of  Alexander 
Seymor  the  elder?)  and  daughter  of  Tristram  Stoke.  Dorset 

26  William  SHAFTE  and  Thomas  NELE  v.  William  NELE,  father  of  the  latter. 

Board  and  lodging  in  a messuage  called  the  Lyon,  in  Shaftesbury,  promised  to  the  said  Thomas  on 
his  marriage  with  the  said  William  Shafte’s  daughter.  Dorset 

27-28  John  SHARPE  v.  John  BOTHOME. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  called  the  Angel  in  Derby. 


Derby. 


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29  William  SHELDON,  esquire,  v.  William  BARNES. 

Land  in  Chelmscote  (in  Brailes)  and  Brailes,  late  of  the  gild  of  St.  George  in  the  chapel  of  St.  James, 
Warwick.  Warwick. 

30  Robert,  son  and  executor  of  Matthew  SHEPARD,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  PERSSEY  of  Islington, 
gentleman. 

Manor  of  Farnhelds  and  lands  in  Harringay  of  the  demise  of  Hugh  Oldham,  late  bishop  of  Exeter. 

Middlesex. 

31-32  William,  son  and  executor  of  Thomas  SHERRARD,  v.  William  MAYOT  and  Elizabeth  his 
wife. 

Money  buried  by  the  said  Thomas  in  his  house  at  Cowall  for  fear  of  robbers.  Stafford. 

33-34  Thomas  SIMCOKE  v.  Humphrey  HOLFORD  his  stepfather  and  Edward  GOLBORNE. 
Leasehold,  messuages  and  land  of  the  bequest  of  Thomas  Simcoke,  father  of  complainant. 
Mutilated.  Chester. 

35  Edmund  SKELTONE  of  London  v.  Oswald  SKELTONE. 

Messuage,  tenant-right  and  land  called  Lyntwayte,  late  of  Roger  Skeltone,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Cumberland. 

36  William  SMODINGE,  yeoman,  v.  John  MORSE. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  land  in  Aylesford  of  the  demise  of  John  Seath  of  Milton,  gentleman,  and 
Thomas  his  son,  and  false  charges  in  the  King’s  and  Queen’s  Bench.  Kent. 

37-39  Nicholas  SMYTH,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  Joan  wife  of  Thomas  Smyth,  v.  George 
NORTON,  knight,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Lord  Audley  [of  Walden], 

Land  held  of  the  manor  of  [Saffron]  Walden.  D.  XV,  1.  Essex. 

40  William  SMYTH  v.  John  PANKERS  and  others. 

Cattle  and  household  goods  ( described ) of  the  bequest  of  Richard  Smythe  of  Farnham,  whose 
executors  defendants  are.  Sussex. 

41  Ambrose  SMYTHE  of  Whepstead,  co.  Suffolk,  yeoman,  v.  Nicholas  LEGGE,  scrivener. 

Bargain  of  lands  in  Sturston,  Tottington  and  Stanford.  Damaged.  Norfolk. 

42  William  SNEDE,  knight,  v.  William  CLIFF,  dean  of  Chester,  and  William  WALL  and 
Nicholas  BUCKSEY,  prebendaries. 

I ease  of  a messuage  in  Northgate  Street  and  two  closes  in  Chester,  invalid  by  reason  of  a former 
lease.  Chester. 

43  Edward,  a son  and  executor  of  Adam  SOWGATE,  v.  Christopher  ROPER,  esquire. 

Detention  of  a lease  made  by  the  master,  fellows  and  scholars  of  St.  John’s  College,  Cambridge,  of 
a messuage  and  land  called  Elverland  in  Ospringe.  See  File  1384,  No.  42.  Kent. 


44-46 

Do. 


The  same  v.  Robert  SAYER. 


Kent. 


47-48  William  SPARROWE  v.  John  HARVYLL  and  Margaret  his  wife. 

Loan  to  the  said  Margaret  as  a merchant  sole.  

49  Ralph  SPRATT,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor  of  London,  v.  Thomas  PIERSON  of  Wrexham, 
mercer. 

Debt  due  to  Thomas  Spratt  of  London,  salter,  brother  and  debtor  of  complainant. 

London,  Denbigh. 

50  Robert,  great-grandson  and  heir  of  Robert  STABULL,  v.  William  ATKYNSON,  mayor  of 
Nottingham. 

Land  (described)  in  the  women’s  market  at  the  end  of  the  flesh-shambles  of  Nottingham,  claimed 
on  behalf  of  the  mayor  and  commonalty.  See  File  1380,  No.  57.  Notts. 

51  Gawyn  STANGER  of  London  v.  James  STANGER,  Richard  his  brother,  and  others. 
Non-performance  of  an  award  made  by  Thomas  lord  Wharton,  lord  [warden]  of  the  East  and 
Middle  Marches,  to  compromise  an  appeal  of  the  murder  of  Richard  Stanger,  father  of  complainant. 

London  [Northampton], 

52-56  Walter  STAPLEHILL  of  Exeter,  gentleman,  v.  Joan  STAPLEHILL,  Richard  CHUDDE- 
LEGHE,  knight,  Thomas  SOUTHCOTTE,  esquire,  and  Thomas  COLLYN. 

Manors  of  Bremyll  alias  Bremlegh  (in  Trusham)  and  Chevelegh  (in  Talaton?),  and  lands  there 
and  in  Ashton,  Christow,  Kennick  (in  Christow),  Tryssame  alias  Trysme  (i.e.  Trusham),  Kingsteignton, 
Ilsington,  Highwell,  Staplehill  (in  High  week),  Kylmescroft  (cf.  Kiln  Down  in  Christow),  Kyddon 
(cf.  Kiddon’s  Plantation  in  Higher  Ashton),  Exminster  and  Wolcombe.  See  Files  1268,  No.  66  ; 1382, 
No.  42.  Devon. 

57  Randolph,  son  of  John  STARKEY,  deceased,  v.  John  TENCHE,  clerk,  an  executor  of  the 
said  John,  and  Ralph  TWYSE. 

Goods  of  Mary  Starkey,  sister  of  complainant.  [Chester  ?] 

58  Robert  STARLYNG  of  Dedham,  clothier,  v.  Mark  ANTHONY  of  London,  merchant 
stranger. 

Goods  of  Geoffrey  Rayman,  late  of  London,  a debtor  of  complainant,  and  debt  due  to  him. 

Essex,  London. 

59-60  Thomas  STEPHYN  of  Berythropp  (i.e.  Burderop  in  Chisledon?),  v.  Joan  his  mother. 

Action  for  dower  in  the  manor  of  Inglesham  already  compounded  for.  Mutilated.  Wilts. 

61-62  Joan  STEVENS  v.  Thomas  her  son. 

Refusal  to  join  in  an  action  against  Thomas  Key(es),  M.A.  of  Oxford,  on  a bond  for  the  education 
of  Jerome,  also  her  son.  [Wilts?] 


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63  John  STEVYNS  v.  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Humphrey  TALBOT. 

Path  of  Blockley  and  keepership  thereof  with  a warren,  and  tithes  of  corn  and  hay  at  Northwick  in 
Blockley  (Northewake).  " Worcester. 

64-67  William  STOKES  v.  John  BYRON,  knight,  and  Richard  HUMFREY,  esquire,  feoffees  to 
uses,  Richard  HUDDELSTON,  and  Margery  his  wife. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Barton-on-the-Wold,  Prestwold,  Wymeswold,  Barrow-on-Soar,  Quorndon, 
Sileby,  Woodthorpe,  Knight-Thorpe,  Thorpe  Acre,  Sheepshed,  Osgathorpe,  Belton,  Breedon, 
Castle  [Donington  ?],  Nenyborowe  ( rectius  Queniborough  ?),  Slawston,  Dodesworth  ( i.e . Diseworth?) 
and  Cotes,  formerly  of  William  Stanton.  Leicester. 

68-70  Robert  STONESBY,  gentleman,  and  Bartholomew  HYLTON,  grandsons  and  heirs  of  Bryan 
Stabler,  v.  William  GRYMSTON  and  others. 

Rent  charged  on  a messuage  and  land  of  the  said  Grymston  at  Mowthorpe  in  [Kirkby]  Grindalythe. 

York. 

71-72  John  SYBSAY,  late  of  King’s  Lynn,  co.  Norfolk,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  MASSYNGBERD, 
esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Thorpe  and  Freston,  late  of  William  Thorpe  of  Partney,  gentleman,  deceased. 
Rival  pedigrees  given.  Lincoln. 


FILE  1469. 

I Eleanor,  late  the  wife  of  William  SACKVILE  of  Dorking,  esquire,  and  administratrix  of  his 
goods,  v.  Thomas  MONYNGES,  executor  of  John  Monynges,  lieutenant  of  Dover  castle. 

Action  of  debt  left  undefended  on  a promise  to  abide  the  arbitration  of  Robert  Broke,  knight, 
C.J.C.P.,  since  deceased.  Surrey,  Kent. 

2-6  Otes  SAGAR,  vicar  of  Warmfield,  v.  Nicholas  TEMPEST  of  Wadland,  esquire. 

Claim  of  right  of  way  through  a close  in  Wakefield  bought  for  the  foundation  of  an  almshouse. 

York. 

7 Robert  SAVAGE,  parson  of  St.  . . .,  Bristol,  and  William  BEDFELDE,  churchwarden, 

v.  Thomas  PACYE  and  others. 

House  built  for  the  parson  of  the  said  church  by  David  Leyson  of  Bristol,  merchant,  deceased. 
Damaged.  Gloucester. 

8 John  SELYOCK  v.  Richard  CRYMES  and  John  HARRYSON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Dronfield  and  Redbourne.  Derby,  Leicester. 

9 John  SELYOCKE  of  Hazlebarrow  (in  Norton),  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  DIGNAM. 

Extent  of  the  manor  of  Dronfield  for  an  annuity  whereof  the  redemption  money  has  been  paid. 

Derby. 

10  Henry  SERLE  of  Histon,  co.  Cambridge,  gentleman,  licensed  carrier  of  grain,  v.  John 
ALMONSON. 

Action  on  a bond  for  shipment  of  grain  from  Cambridge  to  Dover,  which  was  stopped  at  Lynn  by 
the  Queen’s  command.  

II  Luke  SERRET  v.  Harry  LANGYFFORD. 

Land  at  Sowton  in  Petertavy.  Devon. 

12  The  same  v.  Stephen  and  John  SOWTON. 


The  same  v.  William,  nephew  and  heir  of  Richard  LANGIFFORD. 


Devon. 


Devon. 


Do. 

13-18 
Do. 

19  Alen  SHARRAT  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  Thomas  Cotton  of  WHITCHURCH. 

Contempt  of  an  order  of  commissioners  appointed  by  this  court  to  permit  the  redemption  of  lands 
pledged  by  Thomas  Mawdley,  father  of  the  said  Anne.  Salop. 

20-23  William  SHAWE,  yeoman,  v.  Giles  BRYDGES. 

Assessment  by  the  Commissioners  of  Sewers  on  pasture  in  West  Ham  held  of  defendant.  Essex. 
24-26  Thomas  SHEREWOOD  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Richard  CHAPMAN  alias  Tanner  of  Chideock 
(Chedwike). 

Lands  in  Whitchurch,  late  of  Mabel  . . . dys,  mother  of  complainant.  Faded.  Dorset. 

27  William  SHEREWOOD,  student  at  Oxford,  v.  John  PARSONS,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the 
wife  of  John  Horne,  and  others. 

Sheep  entrusted  by  John  Gregory  to  John  Horne  of  Hordley  (Herdley),  father  of  the  said  John, 
to  provide  an  annuity  for  complainant.  Oxford. 

28  Ralph  SHERMAN,  yeoman  of  the  Ewry,  and  Margery  his  wife,  a daughter  of  Piers  Dutton, 
knight,  v.  Ralph  DUTTON,  her  brother. 

Money  due  to  the  said  Margery  out  of  the  manors  of  Halton  by  Waverton,  Brixton,  etc.,  and 
messuages  and  lands  there  and  in  Waverton,  Chowley,  Claverton,  Pulford,  Golbourn-Bellow, 
Rushall,  Tattenhall,  Crook -Aldersey  (in  Carden),  Kettlehulme,  Marbury,  Norbury,  Great  and 
Little  Barrow,  Littleton,  Christleton,  Wardle  (Wordhull),  Milton,  Allostock,  Nether  Peover, 
Hawarden,  Mancott,  Handbridge  and  Chester.  Damaged.  Chester,  Flint. 

29-30  Thomas  SHITTELWORTH  v.  Simon  HOPSTER. 

Price  of  goods  supplied.  


31-32  Katharine,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  SKARDEVYLE,  and  Robert  his  youngest  son  and  heir, 
v.  John  SKARDEVYLE  his  eldest  son. 

Messuage  and  land  held  of  the  manor  of  Hunston.  Answer  wanting.  Sussex. 


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John  SKETE,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  GAWDYE  of  Rockland,  esquire. 

Building  and  land  in  Wortwell,  Redenhall,  and  Denton,  late  of  Nicholas  Skete  of  Norwich,  deceased, 
brother  of  complainant.  Norfolk. 

34  The  same  v.  the  same  and  Francis  GAUDYE  of  London,  gentleman. 

Do.  Norfolk. 

35  John,  youngest  son  and  heir  of  William  SLUTTER,  of  West  Grinstead,  husbandman,  v. 
Roger  GRATWEKE. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  H . . . , formerly  of  the  chantry  of  St.  Leonard.  Mutilated. 

Sussex. 

3O  Henry  SMYTH  of  Milton  (Medylton),  co.  Kent,  yeoman,  v.  Edward  LEWYS. 

Messuage  in  Dudley,  late  of  Thomas  Smyth,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Worcester. 

37-39  Richard  SMYTH  alias  Pergetour  v.  Edmund  ANYSLE  of  Cornwell,  executor  of  Thomas 
Smyth,  and  Bartholomew  REDHED  of  Highgate,  co.  Middlesex. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Chipping  Norton,  Stow  and  Slaughton,  late  of  Richard  Smyth  alias  Pergetour, 
deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Oxford,  Gloucester. 

40-43  The  same  v.  Bernard  NICOLLSON  and  John  RYDDER,  sons-in-law  of  Thomas  Smyth,  and 
Emma  Smyth  his  daughter.  • 

Messuage  and  land  in  Chipping  Norton.  Oxford. 

44-48  Robert  SMYTH  of  Derby,  pewterer,  v.  Ellen,  late  the  wife  of  Humphrey  BENTLEY. 

Messuage  called  ' Fraunces  House  ’ with  grounds  in  Derby.  Derby. 

49  Thomas  SMYTH  of  Petworth,  co.  Sussex,  weaver,  and  William  SMYTH  v.  John  STEVYNS 
of  Godaiming,  weaver. 

Messuages,  barn  and  land  held  of  the  royal  manor  of  Godaiming  by  Richard  Smyth  of  Godaiming, 
weaver,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  both  deceased.  Mutilated.  Surrey. 

50  John  SMYTHE  of  London,  grandson  and  heir  of  entail  of  Robert  Horne,  v.  Lancelot 
HARRYSON  of  London. 

Action  on  a bond  for  conveyance  of  messuages  and  land  held  of  the  manor  of  Walthamstow  Tony. 

Essex. 

51  John  SMYTHE,  clerk,  LL.D.,  collector  of  tenths,  etc.,  for  Cardinal  Pole  in  the  diocese  of 
Llandaff,  v.  Thomas  MORGAINE,  knight. 

Parsonage  of  Caldicott,  late  of  the  monastery  of  Llanthony.  [Monmouth.] 

52-54  Richard  SMYTHE  of  Boxford,  yeoman,  and  John  SMYTHE  of  Bures  St.  Mary,  mercer,  v 
Robert  ROOKE  and  Katharine  his  wife. 

Bedding  and  cattle  entrusted  to  defendants  by  Thomas  Smythe,  clerk,  deceased,  whereof  com- 
plainants are  administrators.  Suffolk. 

55  Robert  SMYTHE  v.  Richard  EMERYE  and  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  FANNE. 

' Hedde  manor,’  houses,  lands  and  feedings  ( described ) in  Thaxted,  of  which  a lease  with  exceptions 
was  promised  by  the  said  John  the  elder.  Essex. 

5O  Thomas  SMYTHE  v.  William  REDE,  gentleman,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Ralph 

Colyn,  deceased. 

Action  on  a bond  for  conveyance  of  the  life-interest  of  Joan,  mother  of  complainant,  since  deceased, 
in  a house  and  garden  in  the  parish  of  St.  Katherine  Coleman.  London. 

57  Henry  SNOWE  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Colynson,  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the 
wife  of  Philip  LYN,  and  John  his  brother. 

Forgery  of  acquittance  of  a debt  due  to  the  said  Collynson,  whose  executors  complainants  are. 

58  Edward  SOUNDE  v.  Robert  SOUNDE  and  others. 

Land  in  Church  Shocklach  and  Shocklach  of  the  demise  of  Robert  Sounde,  father  of  complainant, 

Chester. 

59  Robert  SOUTHWELL,  knight,  Robert,  Michael  and  William  FOSTER,  George  CRISTMAS, 

Bridget  his  wife, Cotton,.  . . his  wife,  and  Ja[ne  FOSTER?]  v.  Alice,  executrix 

and  late  the  wife  of  George  FOSTER. 

Issues  of  the  manors  of  Easthorpe  and  Great  Birch  of  the  bequest  of  Robert  Foster,  esquire,  father 
of  the  said  George  Foster,  Robert,  Michael,  William  and  the  female  complainants.  Mutilated. 

Essex. 

bo-62  Nicholas  SPURGEON  v.  John  HALE  and  Robert  BRYANT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Great  Maplestead  of  the  bequest  of  John  Spurgeon,  father  of  complainant. 
Terms  of  will  disputed.  Essex. 

03  Randle  SPURSTOE  of  Wolseley,  co.  Stafford,  esquire,  v.  Robert  WADE  of  Church  Minshull. 

Leasehold  in  Tarporley  pledged  to  defendant.  Mutilated.  Chester. 

04  William  SQUIRE  of  Hanbury  v.  the  bailiffs,  aldermen  and  chamberlains  of  [WORCESTER]. 

Action  by  . . . Wynnes,  Dorothy  his  wife,  and  George,  son  of  John  Newport  of  Droitwich, 

.rentleman,  for  a rent  of  wood  payable  for  the  keepership  of  the  park  of  Feckenham.  Corpus  cum 
causa.  Mutilated.  Worcester. 

(>5  Roger  STANDYSHE  v.  Thomas  FLETWODE  (Fyltwode),  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Shevington  and  Standish.  Lancaster. 

(ip  Thomas  STAPLE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Monoux,  v. 

William  LYTTELTON. 

Part  price  of  timber,  stone,  and  household  goods. 


Worcester. 


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67  Thomas  STAPULLS  of  Buckby,  yeoman,  Alice  his  wife,  George  CARTER  of  Bishop’s 
Itchington,  Agnes  his  wife,  Thomas  BOTT,  and  John  BOTT  his  guardian  in  socage  v.  John 
KEY,  William  WYSSETTER,  and  Margaret  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Dunchurch  and  Toft,  late  of  William 
Tytley,  deceased,  father  of  the  female  complainants,  and  of  Isabel,  mother  of  the  said  Thomas 
Bott.  Mutilated.  Warwick. 

68  William  STAVELEY  of  London,  grocer,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON  and 
Nicholas  STAVELEY  of  London,  mercer. 

Action  on  a bond  given  on  behalf  of  Christopher  Staveley  of  London,  grocer,  brother  of  the  said 
William,  who  was  then  a minor  and  his  apprentice.  Certiorari,  subpoena  and  commission. 

London,  York. 

69  John  STELE  of  Heteley,  co.  Stafford,  v.  Humphrey  GRONEDYRDGE,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Donington  [in  Holland],  late  of  William  Stele,  deceased,  uncle  of  com- 
plainant. See  File  1352,  No.  59.  Lincoln. 

70  John  STEPHYNS,  servant  to  Mr.  Holmes,  [master?]  in  Chancery,  v.  William  STEDMAN 
of  Minsterley. 

Rent  of  sheep-pasture  in  [Minsterley?]  of  the  demise  of  Richard  Stephyns  of  Minsterley,  deceased, 
father  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  Salop. 

71-72  William  STOCK  WITH,  clerk,  v.  William  SYMCOTTES. 

Hospital  of  St.  John  the  Baptist,  Huntingdon,  with  messuages  and  lands  in  Stukeley,  Folksworth, 
Stilton  and  Yaxley.  Huntingdon,  Northampton. 

73  John  STODEARD  of  London,  clothworker,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON,  and  Robert 
[RICHARDES  ?],  Thomas  STANNYLANDE,  and  others. 

Action  concerning  stock  in  the  hands  of  complainant  bequeathed  to  him  and  the  said  Stannylande 
for  six  years’  use  by  John  Toloes,  alderman  of  London,  their  master.  Certiorari  and  subpoena. 
Mutilated.  London. 

74  Thomas  STOKAM  v.  Robert  ROGER  and  Jane  his  wife. 

Waste  and  refusal  to  obtain  on  complainant’s  purchase  of  the  reversion  of  a messuage  in  Moregate. 

Notts. 

75  Adrian  STOKES,  esquire,  and  Frances,  duchess  of  SUFFOLK,  his  wife,  v.  Henry  [STANLEY] 
lord  Strange. 

Sale  of  wood  pending  a partition  of  the  manor  of  Curry  Rivell  and  the  forest  of  Neroche  (Roche). 

Somerset. 

76-79  William  STOKES,  gentleman,  v.  Robert  SHEFFELD. 

Land  in  Great  Gidding  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  lord  Vaux  of  Harrowden.  Huntingdon. 

80  John  STORYE,  D.C.L.,  v.  John  READE  of  Westminster,  gentleman. 

Prebend  of  Kentish  Town  (Canteloes),  claimed  under  a lease  from  — Layton,  late  prebendary. 

London. 

81-83  Jane  STOURTON  of  Up-Cerne,  co.  Dorset,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Roger  Stourton, 
v.  Thomas  STANTOUR  of  Horningsham,  esquire. 

Sheep  and  cattle  pastured  by  defendant  at  Longford.  Wilts. 

84-87  The  same  (Sturton)  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Thomas  STANTOLTR  and  Roger 
his  son. 

Do.  Wilts. 

88  Giles  STRACHY  and  Joan  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William  Heme  (Heron) 
of  Sudbury,  merchant. 

Petition  for  a commission  of  bankruptcy  for  the  said  Herne’s  debts,  the  said  Joan  being  his  creditor 
for  dower.  Four  names  endorsed,  presumably  creditors  or  debtors.  Suffolk. 

89  William  STRANGWAIES  of  Haselbury  Brian  v.  Richard  AGAR  and  Elizabeth  his  wife, 
executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  John  B(r)istoo. 

Detention  of  a bond  delivered  to  the  said  Bristoo  to  implead  John  Symcott,  a clerk  in  the  King's 
Bench.  Dorset. 

90  John  STRETE  of  London,  vintner,  v.  John  AWDREY. 

Money  obtained  under  pretext  of  getting  a licence  for  complainant  to  sell  wines  which  he  had  met, 
though  a member  of  the  Innholders  Company.  Mutilated.  London. 

91  John  STROWDE  v.  William  GYLLET  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages,  cottages  and  land  at  Watercombe  in  Warmwell. 

Dorset. 

92-93  Thomas  STRUTTE  v.  Peter  HARPER  alias  Clerbecke,  both  of  Southwark,  carpenters. 

Cost  of  board  and  lodging  to  be  set  against  a loan.  Surrey. 

94  Thomas  STURMEY  of  Mourdon  v.  William  DYETTE. 

Action  on  a bond  for  hire  of  sheep,  whereof  payment  has  been  tendered.  Mutilated.  ? 

95-97  William,  son  of  Thomas  STURTON  (Storton,  Stourton,  Turton)  v.  Ralph  LEAKE  of  Hasland 
(Housland),  co.  Derby,  esquire,  and  Robert,  Guy,  William  and  Richard  SAMPOLE. 
Messuage  called  the  Crown  and  land  in  Bawtry  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Leake.  See  File  1307, 
No.  14.  York. 

98  Henry,  son  and  heir  apparent  of  Thomas  STYLE  (Stille)  of  Talaton,  gentleman,  v.  John 
EVELEGH,  gentleman,  Thomas  WEKES,  and  Margaret  his  wife. 

One-third  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Larkbeare  settled  on  complainant  at  his  marriage  with 
Thomazyn  Skynner,  kinswoman  of  the  said  Evelegh.  Faded  Devon. 


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99-101  John,  son  and  heir  ol  John  SWETEALL  v.  Robert  CURTEIS  of  Mendham,  co.  Norfolk. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Somerleyton.  Replication  wanting. 

Suffolk. 

102-X03  Humphrey  SWYNERTON,  esquire,  v.  Robert  NOWELL. 

Falsification  of  a bond  given  to  James  Nowell  of  Hylcotte,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

[Wilts  ?] 

104  John  Sym  . . .,  vicar  of  . . .,  v.  Richard  MYCHELL. 

Lease  of  tithe  corn  made  by  Robert  Pytman,  late  vicar,  who  ‘ of  his  carnall  and  dyvelyshe  mynde 
tuke  and  maryed  a wyff.’  Mutilated.  Somerset. 


FILE  1470. 

1 The  dean  and  chapter  of  the  cathedral  church  of  ST.  AUSTEN,  . . .,  v.  Humphrey 

WORTHE,  gentleman. 

Parsonage  of  Somerton,  of  the  demise  of  [Edward  Seymour]  duke  of  Somerset.  Mutilated. 

Somerset. 

2 Thomas  Trysham,  knight,  prior  of  ST.  JOHN  OF  JERUSALEM  in  England,  and  his 
co-brethren,  v.  John  THROUGHGOOD  and  Anne  COCKE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Clerkenwell,  Newington  Barrow  alias  Highbury, 
Hackney,  etc.  Middlesex. 

3-5  Henry  SALESBURYE  of  Whitechapel  v.  Jacomyne,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Boniface 
MEURES  alias  Vawse  of  London,  beer-brewer. 

Compensation  for  bad  beer  supplied  for  export.  Middlesex. 

6 Christopher  SAUNDERS,  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Cockes,  and  Nicholas  and 

John  COCKES,  her  sons,  v.  Robert  MUTTYLBURY. 

Life-rents,  leases,  etc.,  promised  in  exchange  for  the  lease  of  the  barton  and  capital  mansion  of 
BucKerell  and  of  land  there.  Devon. 

7-8  Anthony,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  SAUNDERSON,  v.  William  ALLYSON,  John  JACSON, 
and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Frizington  (some  of  defendants  cannot  appear  in  court,  being  warned  by 
the  Lord  Warden  of  the  Marches  for  service  at  an  hour’s  notice).  Cumberland. 

9-10  Richard  SAVERY  of  Totnes  v.  Henry  FOXE. 

Price  of  sack,  which  defendant  declares  to  have  been  taken  by  the  King’s  butler  at  Dartmouth,  so 
that  he  never  received  it.  Devon. 

11-13  John  SEINT  JOHN,  gentleman,  King’s  and  Queen’s  serjeant-at-arms,  v.  George  CARR. 

Crown  lease  of  Ticknall  grange.  Derby. 

14  John  SELTFORD  and  Agnes  TWYGG,  executors  of  Richard  Twygg,  v.  William  CART- 
WRIGHT of  Wybunbury,  Joan  his  wife,  and  Thomas  HOLME  of  Avenbury. 

Money  and  lease  of  land  in  Stockton  made  by  Richard  [Sampson],  late  bishop  of  Coventry  and 
Lichfield.  Chester. 


15-16  Isabel,  late  the  wife  of  Alexander  SEYMOUR,  v.  Thomas  MATHEW  and  John  GODERD. 
Manors  of  Wendlebury  and  Marchehad  . . . and  messuages  and  land  in'  the  parish  of  Byrse 

. . . (i.e.  Bicester?)  claimed  by  complainant  as  dower  and  on  behalf  of  the  said  Mathew  in 

reversion.  Mutilated.  Oxford. 

17  The  same  v.  Peter  COWPER  alias  Mownsell  and  John  OLYVER. 

Lands  entailed  by  complainant’s  father.  Mutilated.  Dorset. 

18  George  SHARPE,  vicar  of  Wandsworth,  v.  Myles  KNARESBROWE,  farmer  of  the  rectory. 

Tithes  of  corn.  Surrey. 

19-23  Ralph  SHEFFYLDE  v.  William  VAUX,  lord  Vaux  of  Harrowden. 

Lease  of  a mill  and  meadow  in  Irthlingborough  promised  on  the  surrender  of  a former  lease  by 
Giles,  brother  of  complainant.  Northampton. 

24  John  SHERWOOD  v.  John  ATMERE  and  John  BACON. 

Debt  of  Nicholas  Everard  for  which  complainant  was  bound,  and  which  was  assigned  to  the  said 
Bacon  by  the  custom  of  the  city  of  London.  London. 

25-27  Edward  SHOVELER  of  Maldon,  mercer,  guardian  pour  cause  de  nortitre  of  Henry  and 
Elizabeth  Bedwell,  v.  Thomas  EDWARDES,  late  the  husband  of  Agnes  their  mother. 
Household  goods  of  the  bequest  of  Simon  Bedwell  of  Hullbridge  in  Hockley,  father  of  the  said 
wards.  Essex. 


28  [JohnJ  grandson  [and  heir  of  Swythen  SKERNE]  v.  Margaret,  William  and  Thomas 
HUSSEY. 

Houses  and  lands  in  Kingston-upon-Thames,  Southwark,  St.  Sepulchre’s  without  Newgate,  and 
[Skerne].  See  File  1382,  No.  18.  Surrey,  London,  York. 

29  Simon  SMALLEY  of  Weston,  co.  Stafford,  yeoman,  and  Maude  his  wife  v.  Francis 
MOUNTFORDE,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  called  Wynnley  (i.e.  Windley?)  in  Sutton  Coldfield,  late 
of  Thomas  Mountforde,  esquire,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Maude.  Warwick. 

30  Ambrose  SMYTH  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Roger  POTTER  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Whepstead.  Suffolk. 

31-32  John  SMYTH,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  Sir  Clement  Smyth,  v.  Nicholas  ANDREWES  and 
Barbara  his  wife. 

Action  for  price  of  a messuage  in  Knightrider  Street  already  paid.  London. 


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33-34  Ralph  STANDISSHE,  fellow  of  Trinity  College,  Cambridge,  and  doctor  of  physic,  v. 
William  HARMAN,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  and  Anne  ROBERTES. 

Legacy  of  Richard  Standisshe,  D.C.L.,  brother  of  complainant,  whose  executors  the  female 
defendants  are.  Cambridge. 

35-36  William  STOCKER,  clerk,  v.  Thomas  BENGER. 

Prebend  of  Milton  Manor  in  Lincoln  Cathedral,  claimed  under  a lease  from  James  Courthopp,  late 
prebendary.  [Oxford.  ] 

37  Robert  STYLE,  executor  of  John  REYNER,  v.  Charles  FRAMLINGHAM,  administrator 
of  the  goods  of  Dame  Elizabeth  Tylney,  deceased,  late  the  wife  of  Lionel  Tallmage,  esquire. 
Farm  called  ‘ Kyttes  of  the  Felde  ’ and  other  lands  in  Ash-Bocking  and  Hempston.  See 
File  1067,  No.  58.  Suffolk. 

38-39  John  SUTTON  v.  Roger  JELYON. 

Pasture  in  Leverton,  late  of  John  Sutton,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Lincoln. 

40-41  Godfrey  SWAYNE  v.  Edward,  son  of  George  LUMBARDE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  two  messuages  near  the  Round  Church  in  Cambridge,  one  called 
the  Horne.  Cambridge. 

42-45  John  SWYGO,  ‘ merchant  millenor,’  an  executor  of  Baptist  Boron  of  London,  ‘ merchant 
millenor,’  v.  Adrian  (VAN)  AFFRAN,  Dutchman. 

Bed-furniture  of  crimson  velvet  awarded  to  complainant  in  the  Admiralty  and  in  this  court. 
Ne  exeas  regnum  and  injunction.  London. 

46-49  Richard  SYVYAR,  Joan  his  wife,  Thomas  MORBRED,  and  Alice  his  wife,  v.  Robert  LAMBE, 
gentleman,  and  Mabel  his  wife,  great-granddaughter  and  heir  of  Robert  Ponte. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Salehurst,  late  of  Thomas  Andrew  of  Robertsbridge,  yeoman,  father  of  the 
female  complainants.  Sussex. 


FILE  1471. 

1-2  Andrew  SADELER  of  Aston  Tirrold,  yeoman,  v.  Anne,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of 
Thomas  READE  of  Abingdon,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Long  Wittenham.  Berks. 

3-5  John  SAMPSON  and  Joan  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Jamys,  and 
Isote  JAMES  v.  Martin  JAMES,  clerk,  and  others. 

Goods  of  the  said  Thomas,  father  of  the  said  Isote,  of  whose  will  defendants  claim  to  be  supervisors. 

Cornwall. 

6-9  John  SAUNDER  of  Yearde  v.  Thomas  TAWKE  of  Rookley  (in  Arreton). 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  Westborne  (i.e.  Westbrook  in  Brading  ?)  in  exchange  for  sheep. 

Hants  (I.W.). 

10-14  Edward  SAUNDERS,  knight,  C.J.K.B.,  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses,  and  the  mayor,  bailiffs 
and  commonalty  of  COVENTRY,  v.  Thomas  BONDE. 

Land  in  Old  Fillongley  granted  by  Thomas  Bonde,  grandfather  of  defendant,  to  establish  a ‘ beade 
howse  or  an  almes  howse  ’ at  the  Bablake  in  Coventry.  Warwick. 

15  John,  Richard  and  . . .,  gentlemen,  sons  of  Laurence  SAVAGE  of  Wall  Grange,  esquire, 
deceased,  v.  Mary,  late  the  wife  of  Edmund  SAVAGE,  knight. 

Goods  entrusted  to  the  said  Sir  Edmund  and  to  John  Savage,  knight,  for  division  among  com- 
plainants. Mutilated.  Stafford. 

16  Robert  SAY,  gentleman,  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Anthony  AGAR  of  Fleet. 

Detention  of  a copper  pan  ('  lead  ’)  and  nails  and  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  ( place  omitted ), 
late  of  Simon  Whyte,  former  husband  of  the  said  Alice.  Lincoln. 

17  John  SENHOUSE  of  Seascale,  Elizabeth  his  wife  and  Anne  BARDSEY  v.  Walter  STRICK- 
LAND of  Sizergh,  esquire,  and  Eleanor  EGLESFELDE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Eldenborough  (Alenburghe)  and  Eaglesfield  and 
messuages  and  lands  in  Drigg,  Carleton,  Whinfell,  Blindbothel,  Gilcrux  and  Dearham,  late  of 
Richard  Eglesfelde,  esquire,  deceased,  brother  of  the  female  complainants  and  husband  of  the 
said  Eleanor.  Cumberland. 

18-20  George  SERLE  v.  Thomas  CHEKE  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  a reversion  of  pasture  in  Shalfleet.  Hants  (I.W.). 

21-25  William  SHERLEY  of  West  Grinstead,  gentleman,  v.  Francis  SHERLEY  of  the  same  and 
others. 

Goods  ( described  in  answer),  late  of  Thomas  Sherley,  esquire,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  William 
and  Francis.  Sussex. 

26  William  SKAILLES  and  Margery  his  wife  v.  John  JENKYNSON,  late  of  Cusworth,  labourer. 
Cottage  in  Womersley  of  the  demise  of  William  Gascoigne  of  Cusworth,  knight,  since  deceased. 

York. 

27  John  SMARTE,  parson  of  Wallington,  v.  Robert  NEWPORTE  of  Sandon. 

Occupation  of  complainant’s  parsonage  under  a lease  from  John  Eyreson,  late  parson,  deprived. 

Herts. 

28  The  same  v.  the  same  and  George  NEWPORTE  his  brother. 

Contempt  of  an  injunction  in  the  above  suit.  Herts. 

28  George  SMYTH  v.  Philip  OCDEN. 

Manor  of  Linwood,  late  of  Nicholas  Smyth,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Hants. 

30  Hugh  SMYTH  and  Richard  FENTON  v.  Roger  FOLJAMBE,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Sheffield  of  the  bequest  of  Anne  Fenton,  mother  of  the  said  Richard.  York. 


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John  SMYTH  v.  John  SPENCER,  Agnes  his  wife,  Thomas  HARRISON,  and  Thomasyn 
his  wife. 

Tenement  in  Wirksworth  bequeathed  with  others  in  Derby,  Idridgehay  and  Higham  by  Robert 
Smyth,  uncle  of  complainant.  Derby. 

32-37  J°hn  SMYTHE  of  Barnstaple,  son  and  heir  of  Paul  Smythe,  v.  Robert  GREEDE  (Grade), 
Thomas  THORNE,  and  others. 

Tenements  in  the  town  or  burgage  (sic)  of  North  Molton  of  the  bequest  of  John  Hethehurd  Atwyll 
(sic).  Dkvon. 

38-39  Richard  SMYTHE  v.- Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  HUDSON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Louth,  late  of  John  Smythe,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Lincoln. 

40  Robert  SMYTHE  of  Derby,  pewterer,  v.  Robert  and  Thomas,  sons  of  John  BROCKHOUSE 
(Brookehouse),  of  the  same,  tanner. 

Money  promised  by  the  said  John  on  complainant’s  marriage  with  his  daughter.  Dkkby. 

41-43  Anne  SPARKE  v.  Henry  MUSKETT. 

Land  held  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Harleston  Hall  by  Andrew  Sparke,  late  the  husband  of  com- 
plainant. Suffolk. 

44  John  SPARLING  of  London,  ‘ abiding  in  service  . . . towardes  the  lawe,’  v.  Ralph 

HARKEY  of  Harwhaite,  yeoman. 

Cattle  promised  in  compromise  of  a slander.  Yokk. 

45-47  Leonard  STAFF'ORD,  parson  of  Newton  Tony,  John  THISTALTHWATH,  gentleman,  and 
Richard  ANDREWES  of  Dean,  yeoman. 

Parsonage  of  Newton  Tony,  claimed  under  a lease  from  John  Smithe,  late  parson.  Wilts. 

48-51  Walter  STAFFORD,  esquire,  v.  Walter  WHITALL,  gentleman,  Richard  WORTHINGE- 
TON  (Warrington),  John  STONE,  and  others. 

Claim  of  common  in  Bentley  Hay,  demised  to  Henry  [Stafford],  late  lord  Stafford,  with  the  hays 
of  Alrewas,  Cheslyn,  Ogley,  Gailey,  and  Teddesley.  Stafford. 

52-55  William  STANBRIGGE  of  Frome  Selwood  v.  Richard  LECETOUR  and  Katherine  his  wife. 
Messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Wraxall  demised  jointly  to  complainant  and  to  John  Stokes, 
former  husband  of  the  said  Katherine.  Somerset. 

56-60  Thomas,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  STANDBRIDGE,  v.  John  STANLEY  and  Robert 
SEBROKE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Cheddington,  formerly  of  Hugh  Standbridge,  grandfather  of  the  said  John. 

Buckingham. 

61-62  Thomas  STANLEY,  lord  Monteagle,  and  William  PARRE,  marquis  of  Northampton,  v. 
Christopher  and  Thomas  ROGERSON. 

Land  in  Sedbergh  claimed  under  a lease  from  the  late  abbot  of  Jervaulx.  [York.] 

63  John  STANYFORTH  of  Gere  Lane,  smith,  v.  Thomas  HOLME. 

Land  held  of  the  manor  of  Eckington  by  Joan  Stanyforth,  deceased,  mother  of  complainant. 

Derby. 

64-65  Thomas  STEBBYNG  of  Belchamp  Walter,  butcher,  v.  Thomas  MAN  alias  Noschall,  Crysten 
his  wife  and  Henry,  son  and  heir  of  Edmund  IPESWYCHE  and  of  Anne  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Little  Maplestead,  late  of  John  Stebbyng,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Essex. 

66  Richard  STEPHENS  of  the  Middle  Temple,  gentleman,  v.  George  HUNTLEY,  esquire,  son 
of  John  Huntley. 

Rent  of  the  site  and  demesnes  of  the  manor  of  Standish,  the  lease  being  destroyed  ‘ by  the  senester 
practisinge  and  counsell  of  certen  persons  whome  your  Graces  oratour  dare  not  name.’ 

Gloucester. 

67  William  STEPHENSON,  clerk,  and  John  STEPHENSON  v.  Katherine  BELL. 

Messuage,  barn  and  land  in  Leake  and  Leverton.  Lincoln. 

68  ...  STEPHENSON  v.  John  WESTLAND  and  Richard  CLARKES. 

Gavelkind  lands  in  Leake  and  Leverton.  Mutilated.  See  D.  XV,  5.  Lincoln. 

69  Leonard  STEPHYNSON,  parson  of  Ilchester,  v.  Thomas  JEFFREY  of  the  same,  tailor. 

Glebe  of  Ilchester.  Somerset. 

70  Henry  STORIE  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  Richard  GASCON (GE),  gentleman. 

Land  in  bold  Ingleton  awarded  to  complainant  in  the  late  Court  of  Augmentations.  York. 

71-73  Leonard  STUBBYS  v.  Thomas  SAUNDERSON,  yeoman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Leake  of  the  demise  of  complainant.  Lincoln. 

74-77  Richard  STUCKEY  v.  Henry  BOCHER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Spreyton.  Devon. 

78-79  William  SUDBURY  alias  Gonne  of  Wickham,  yeoman,  v.  Robert  HACON  of  Rendham, 
carpenter. 

Price  of  cattle  and  rent  of  land  in  Rendham  to  be  set  against  a debt.  Suffolk. 

80-81  Henry  SWAYNE  of  Tiverton,  ‘ toker,’  ?•.  Richard  HAGGELEY  of  the  same,  ‘ toker,’  and 
Edward  WEBBER  his  servant. 

Burning  of  complainant’s  shop  in  Tiverton  while  in  defendant’s  occupation  with  his  receipts  as 
factor  to  John  Prouse.  Devon. 

82  Alexander  SYMSON  of  Skarthoe,  smith,  v.  Richard,  William,  and  Thomas  CURTEYS, 
executors  of  Simon  Marchaunt,  parson  of  the  same. 

Recompense  promised  by  the  testator  for  frivolous  suits.  [Lincoln.] 

83  James  SYMSON  of  York  v.  Richard  ABEE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  barley. 


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239 


FILE  1472. 


John  LEWSON,  esquire. 


Dorset. 


Flint. 

[Herts.] 

Warwick. 

Wilts. 
v.  William 

Wilts. 

Suffolk. 


I John  [SALCOTE  alias  Capon],  bishop  of  Salisbury, 

Manors  of  Holnest  and  Burton. 

2-6  John  SALESBURY,  knight,  Robert  SALESBURY,  esquire,  and  Dorothy  his  wife,  late  the 
wife  of  Fulk  Salesbury,  v.  Thomas  [GOLDWELE],  bishop  of  St.  Asaph. 

Lease  of  the  archdeaconry  of  St.  Asaph. 

7 John  SAPCOTE  v.  William  ERMYSTED,  canon  of  Westminster,  and  others. 

Rectory  and  manor  of  Therfold  of  the  demise  of  John  Whyting,  parson.  Damaged. 

8-9  Edward  SAUNDERS,  knight,  J.C.P.,  v.  William  STOKE  of  Foleshill,  esquire. 

Claim  of  rent  from  messuages  ( described ) in  Smithford  Street,  Coventry. 

10  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  William  SAYE,  v.  John  CLARK  and  Anthony  DAVERS. 

Land  held  of  the  manor  of  Dauntsey. 

II  Nicholas  SEBORNE  alias  Plomer  of  Wotton-under-Edge,  co.  Gloucester, 

GORWEY. 

Tenement  in  Wootton  Bassett  of  the  gift  of  Robert  Seborne,  father  of  complainant. 

12-15  Peter  SENTHILL  v.  William  KEMPE. 

Rent  of  t-he-manor  of  Akenham.  See  File  1270,  No.  25. 

16  Brian  SEWELL  v.  Oliver  WOODHEDD  and  others. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Whitwell  and  Worsoppe  (i.e.  Worksop?),  late  of  John  Sewell,  deceased, 
father  of  complainant.  Derby,  Notts. 

17  William  SHEFFELD,  clerk,  v.  John  DEAN,  rector  of  . . . and  . . . gton. 

Half  profits  of  defendant’s  parishes  promised  as  a recompense  for  serving  them.  Damaged. 

Notts. 

18  Arthur  SHEPPARD  of  Shipton  Moyne,  miller,  v.  John  ASIDE  alias  Sadler. 

Seizure  of  brass  and  pewter  from  complainant’s  house  during  his  arrest  on  a charge  whereof  he 
was  acquitted.  Gloucester. 

19-21  Richard,  grandson  of  William  SHOTE,  v.  William  CRUCHE  (Crowche),  gentleman. 

Water-mill  and  land  held  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Hampton  by  Claverton,  late  of  the  bishop  of 
Bath  and  Wells.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 

22-23  John  SKUTTE  v.  John  STOCKER. 

Annuity  payable  by  defendant  to  his  wife  for  which  complainant  has  given  bond.  

24-26  Nicholas  SIvYRES,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Humphrey  Skyres,  deceased,  v.  Richard 
DREWE. 

Land  in  Chertsey  (Chessey)  of  the  demise  of  the  abbot  and  convent  of  Chertsey.  Mutilated. 

Surrey. 

27-28  John  SLATER  v.  Beatrice,  late  the  wife  of  William  SLATER. 

Closes  of  pasture  in  Pinchbeck.  Lincoln. 

29-30  Robert  SLATER  v.  the  same. 

Messuage,  stable,  horse-mill  and  land  in  Pinchbeck,  late  of  Robert  Slater  and  Isabel  his  wife,  parents 
of  the  said  Robert  and  William.  Lincoln. 

31-33  Richard  SLY  v.  Robert  MORDAUNT  (Morden)  and  John  MILLER. 

Messuage  and  land  held  of  the  said  Mordaunt’s  manor  of  West  bury  by  Robert  Bastard,  deceased, 
uncle  of  complainant.  Bucks. 

34  Robert  SMYTH  and  Isabel  his  wife  v.  Thomas  STEVYNSON. 

Land  ( described ) and  messuages  in  Thornton,  late  of  William  Nellson,  deceased,  father  of  the  said 
Isabel.  Mutilated.  ■ Lincoln. 

35-41  John  SNEYNTON  v.  Robert  NEVELL  of  Ragnall,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  Nevell,  esquire, 
and  George  his  son. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  and  rectory  of  Burton.  Notts. 

42  George  SNOWE,  yeoman,  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Thomas  JEFFERAY  of  Chiddingly. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hailsham  and  Pevensey,  late  of  Nicholas  Wyllard  of  Chiddingly,  deceased, 
brother  of  the  said  Margaret.  Sussex. 

43  Robert  SOUTHWELL,  knight,  late  master  of  the  Rolls,  and  Francis  his  younger  son  v. 
Margaret,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  CALTON  of  [London?],  goldsmith. 

Marriage  to  the  said  Francis  of  Mary,  daughter  of  Nicholas  [T]r  appes  of  London,  goldsmith,  and 
granddaughter  and  ward  of  the  said  Thomas.  Mutilated.  London. 

44-47  George,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  SPEKE,  esquire,  v.  William  DENYS,  gentleman,  and 
Alice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Henry  Denys. 

Manor  of  Spreyton  and  half  the  manors  of  Stourton  and  Douresley  [i.e.  Dorseley  in  Harberton  ?), 
late  of  John  Speke,  knight,  father  of  the  said  John.  Devon. 

48-49  John  SPERLYNG  v.  Henry  ESEBY  and  Peter  JACKESON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Potto  of  the  bequest  of  Thomas  Sperlyng,  father  of  complainant. 


York. 

50  Thomas  STAFFORD  of  Ditchling,  co.  Suffolk,  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Stephen  HACHE 
of  Sellinge  and  Margery  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  Redge. 

Land  in  Newchurch,  late  of  Alice  Armynard,  deceased.  Pedigree  given.  D.  XV,  31.  Kent. 

51  James  STAUNGER  v.  Richard,  son  of  Henry  TOLSON. 

Obtaining  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Braithwaite  in  breach  of  complainant’s  tenant-right. 

Cumberland. 


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52  Henry  STEPHYN  and  Jenett  his  wife  v.  Richard  TRELADEVAS. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Leighey,  Rescevyn,  Rescevyn  mill,  Bodener  Wartha,  and  Tregelast,  late 
of  William  Moryshe,  deceased,  uncle  of  the  said  Jenett  and  Richard.  Cornwall. 

53  William  STEPHAN,  fisherman,  and  Robert  PONTEYS,  yeoman,  churchwardens  of  All 
Saints,  Hastings,  and  John  SLYWRYGHT,  Stephen  DOLVE,  Robert  ROGERSON,  and 
others,  inhabitants  of  the  same,  v.  Edward  DURRANT,  jurat  of  Hastings,  and  late  church- 
warden, and  Martin  BRABON,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Lands  in  Pett,  Farley  and  Guestling  awarded  to  the  said  church  in  this  court,  and  others  belonging 
to  it  in  Hastings.  Mutilated.  Sussex. 

54-55  John  STEVYNSON  v.  John  PARKER. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Gnosall  of  the  gift  of  Thomas  Cecyll  and  John  Bell.  Stafford. 

56-57  William,  son  and  heir  of  John  STOCKER,  v.  James  CHAPMAN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands,  rents  and  services  in  Basingstoke,  Cliddesden,  and  Wildmoor 
(in  Sherheld-upon-Loddon)  demised  by  the  said  John  for  his  life  to  defendant  and  others.  Hants. 
58-60  Alexander  STOKES  of  Hatfield  v.  Henry  COLLINWOOD  (Callengwood)  of  Tuxford,  co. 
Notts. 

Wool  and  lambs  of  sheep  given  to  complainant  by  Thomas  Stokes,  his  kinsman,  parson  of  Treeton, 
who  had  lent  them  to  complainant  to  manure  his  lands.  York. 

61  John  STORY,  LL.D.,  and  Thomas  LEVYEN,  clerk,  v.  John  COX  of  London,  salter. 

Debt  to  Richard  Bowerman,  clerk,  deceased,  whose  executors  complainants  are.  London. 

62  Thomas  STOUGHTON  of  Ash  and  Jane  his  wife  v.  JULIANA  Pynnor(  ?)  and  John  her  son. 
Messuage  and  land  called  Little  Betshanger,  late  of  Laurence  Omer,  deceased.  Mutilated.  Kent. 

63  Jane,  late  the  wife  of  Roger  STOURTON,  esquire,  v.  Lord  Thomas  HOWARD. 

Messuages  and  cottage  held  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Stockwood.  Dorset. 

64-66  Roger  STRETON  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Thomas  MADELEY. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Butterton,  formerly  of  Thomas  Madeley,  ancestor  of  the  said  Joan  and 
Thomas.  Stafford. 

67  Ambrose  SUTTON  of  Burton  by  Lincoln,  esquire,  v.  NICHOLAS  Sutton,  gentleman,  executor 
of  Nicholas  Sutton. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Willoughton  bequeathed  to  the  deceased  by  John  Sutton,  esquire,  uncle  of 
complainant,  on  condition  of  a payment  to  Mary  Sutton,  which  has  not  been  made.  Lincoln. 

68  Nicholas  SUTTON,  executor  of  Charles  Sutton,  esquire,  v.  Robert  FLUD. 

Action  on  a bond  the  acquittance  for  which  was  delivered  to  Robert  Arneway  of  Lincoln’s  Inn, 
gentleman,  who  was  unable  to  return  to  England  since  the  loss  of  Calais.  

69  John  SYMES,  vicar  of  Woollavington,  v.  Thomas  DAY. 

Removal  of  tithe  corn  by  command  of  Richard  Mychell,  lessee  of  . . . Pytman,  late  vicar, 

deprived  for  marriage.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 

FILE  1473. 

1-5  John  SADLER,  Joan  his  wife,  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Maryet  JOHNSON,  Thomas 
COCKES,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  William  AGARD  and  Margery  his  wife  v.  John  SOWTER  of 
Derby,  plumber,  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Land  in  Hanbury,  late  of  Thomas  Fynymore,  grandfather  of  the  said  Joan,  Maryet,  Elizabeth, 
Margery,  and  Agnes.  D.  XIII,  5.  Stafford. 

6 John  SAKEVILE  of  Dorking,  co.  Surrey,  esquire,  v.  David  ap  Jevan  LLOYD  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Lampeter-pont-Stephan  (Llanbether),  late  of  William  Sakevile,  esquire, 
deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Cardigan. 

7-8  Agnes  SALYSBURY  of  London,  daughter  of  Thomas  Salysbury  of  Flint,  and  late  a ward 
of  the  Crown,  v.  Thomas  SALYSBURY,  bastard  son  of  the  said  Thomas,  Res  THOMAS, 
and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Flint,  Le  Boles  (cf.  Plas-yn-Balls  near  Flint),  Coleshill,  and  Hawarden. 

Flint. 

9-11  Bartholomew  SAMFORD  v.  George,  son  of  John  BALCHE,  deceased,  and  of  Elizabeth  his. 
wife. 

Money  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  Alice,  daughter  of  the  said  John. 

Diocese  of  Bath  and  Wells. 

12  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  SAUNDERS,  v.  Richard  MICHELL. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a tenement  in  Cannington.  Somerset. 

13  Richard  SAVAGE  v.  Mary,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Edmund  SAVAGE,  knight. 

Wages  as  steward  of  lands  in  Lambeth.  Surrey. 

14  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Expenses  of  repair  of  buildings  and  staithes  in  the  same.  Surrey. 

15  The  master  and  chaplains  perpetual  of  the  hospital  of  the  SAVOY  v.  the  churchwardens  of 
MAIDSTONE  and  David  BARHAM,  miller. 

Tenements  in  Maidstone  formerly  appropriated  for  the  lights  of  St.  Christopher  and  St.  George  in 
the  church  there.  Kent. 

16-17  Thomas  SECKINTON,  husbandman,  v.  Robert  NICCOLLES. 

Manor  of  Seckington  and  messuages  and  lands  there  and  in  Alvecote  (in  Shuttington)  and  Shut- 
tington.  See  File  1161,  No.  n.  Warwick. 

18-20  Henry  SERLE  v.  William  PEPES  and  others. 

(Continuation  of  File  1382,  No.  10.) 


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21  Isabel  SEYMOUR  of  Bourton,  co.  Oxford,  late  the  wife  of  Simon  Seymour,  esquire,  v. 
Thomas  GODDARD  of  Upham,  co.  Wilts,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Corston  (Coston)  and  other  lands.  Somerset. 

22  John  SHARPE,  yeoman  of  the  Guard,  v.  Estelen,  late  the  wife  of  John  PAYNE  of  Car- 
brooke,  and  administratrix  of  his  goods. 

Books  of  reckonings  and  other  documents  entrusted  to  the  said  Payne,  and  debt.  Norfolk. 

23-25  Thomas  SHERMAN  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  Peter  DODDE  and  others,  executors  of 
Agnes  Carrington. 

Leasehold  in  Wettenhall  bought  of  Ralph  Sherman,  brother  of  complainant.  (Defendants  plead  a 
decree  of  the  Council  of  the  Marches.)  Chester. 

26  John  SHIPMAN  v.  John  BURRE  and  Alice  his  wife,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas 
Leedes. 

Action  on  a bond  whereby  complainant  undertook  to  make  no  claim  to  lands  of  the  said  Leedes 
in  West  Ham,  he  having  entered  thereon  to  recover  trees  felled  on  his  own  land.  Essex. 

27  Anne  SKARNYNG  v.  Edmund  her  son. 

Loan  of  100/.  and  of  goods  and  a lease  to  the  like  value.  

28  Edward  SLEGGE  of  Cambridge,  gentleman,  v.  John  HARRYS  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Messuage  in  Aylesbury  bought  of  William  Sakevyle  and  John  Dudley.  See  File  1380,  No.  37. 

Buckingham. 


29-30  John  SMITH,  yeoman,  v.  Walter  SHYLLYNG,  esquire,  and  William  MOODYE. 

Lease  in  reversion  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Stockbridge.  Hants. 

31-35  Robert  SMITHE  v.  Thomas  LAVENDER. 

Close  (described)  in  Caxton,  late  of  William  Smythe  of  Willingham,  husbandman,  deceased,  father 
of  complainant.  Cambridge. 

36  John  SMYTH  of  Higham,  clerk,  grandson  and  heir  of  William  Smyth,  v.  Anthony  COLE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage,  dye-house,  and  land  in  Stratford.  [Suffolk  ?] 

37-40  William  SPARKE,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Ralph  Sparke,  deceased,  parson  of  East 
Harling,  v.  Thomas  WARNER,  executor  of  John  Style. 

Money  and  acres  received  to  the  said  Ralph’s  use.  Norfolk. 

41-42  Thomas  SPENSER  of  Abingdon,  yeoman,  v.  Robert  MONKE  of  Henley-on-Thames, 
butcher. 

Part  price  of  oxen  and  wethers.  Berks,  Oxford. 

43  Randall  STARKEY  of  London,  merchant,  v.  Thomas  HURLESTONE  and  William 
BYIvERTON. 

Close  of  pasture  in  Wrenbury  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Starkey,  brother  of  complainant.  Chester. 

44  Thomas  STEPHYNS,  parson  of  Swalchif  (i.e.  Syvalecliff),  v.  Robert  WEBBE. 

Lease  of  complainant’s  parsonage  by  Anker  Bright,  late  parson,  deprived  for  marriage.  Faded. 

Kent. 


45-5°  John  STEVINS  of  Bourton-on-the-Hill,  co.  Gloucester,  merchant,  v.  Thomas  RUSSELL, 
knight,  son  and  heir  of  John  Russell,  knight,  and  John  ABERHALL. 

Manors  of  Holt  and  Shelsley,  extended  for  a warranty  made  by  John  Croftes,  deceased,  of  the 
manor  of  Hanley.  Damaged.  Worcester. 

51-53  Robert,  son  of  John  STODARD,  v.  John  GYLMAN,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Christ  Church  parish  adjoining  the  church  of 
St.  Nicholas  Shambles  of  the  demise  of  the  late  prior  and  convent  of  St.  Bartholomew  the  Great. 
Damaged.  See  File  1383,  No.  49.  London. 

54  John,  son  of  Richard  STONARD,  an  infant,  by  Humphry  Crosse  his  guardian  or  prochein 

amye,  v.  Thomasyn  STONARD  and  — , daughter  of  John  STONARD  of  West  Hanningfield. 
Messuage  called  Barn  Hall  in  Stock,  late  of  John  Stonard  of  Buttsbury,  deceased,  uncle  of  the  said 
Richard.  Essex. 


55-59  John  STORYE,  esquire,  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Henry  WATTES. 

Messuages,  barn  and  land  in  Wokingham,  Hurst  and  Twyford,  late  of  Richard  Wattes,  deceased, 


father  of  defendant  and  grandfather  of  the  said  Joan.  Berks. 

60-62  William  STRANGWAIES  of  Haselbury  Bryan,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  BAGSHAWE,  vicar 
of  Cranborne,  co.  Dorset. 

Detention  of  a grant  of  the  next  presentation  to  the  rectory  of  Poyntington  made  by  Fulk  Grivyll, 
knight.  Somerset. 

63-64  Edmund  STURE  (Stere)  v.  William  PAYNE. 

Damage  to  fencing  during  a lease  of  complainant’s  park  of  Okehampton.  Devon. 

65  Harry  STYCKE  v.  Agnes  COLE. 

Refusal  to  attorn  or  to  pay  rent  for  a messuage  and  land  at  South  Stroxworthy,  in  Woolfardis- 
worthy,  whereof  complainant  has  acquired  the  reversion  after  her  death.  Devon. 

66  Thomas  SUTTON  v.  John  and  Alice  WEBSTER  and  William  BONSALL. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Over  Haddon.  Derby. 


67  Nicholas  SWALLOWE  v.  John  DEY. 

Messuage  and  land  late  held  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Foxton  by  John  Swallowe,  uncle  of  com- 
plainant. Cambridge. 

68-70  John  SYMSON,  parson  of  Thurcaston,  v.  Ralph  LANGLEY. 

Dilapidations  of  complainant’s  parsonage  and  non-payment  of  rent  due  on  a lease  made  by 
Henry  Manne,  late  parson.  Leicester. 


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FILE  1474. 

1-2  John  SADLER  v.  William,  John  and  Richard  SADLER. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Standlake,  late  of  Thomas  Sadler,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Oxford. 

3-4  John  SANDERS  v.  William  HORWOOD. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Northampton.  Northampton. 

5-9  Henry  SAXCEY  of  London,  mercer,  v.  Robert  TRAPPES,  citizen  and  goldsmith  of  London. 
Contempt  of  arbitration  on  an  account.  Schedule  annexed.  London. 

10-13  Francis  SEELE  v.  Richard  HODGESON  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William 
Kaye. 

Messuages,  cottage  and  land  in  S . . .,  late  of  Thomas  Newsome,  deceased,  grandfather  of 

complainant  and  father  of  the  said  Elizabeth.  Damaged.  York. 

14  -15  Alexander  SEYMOUR  the  elder,  gentleman,  v.  Simon  LOWE  of  London,  merchant. 

Manor  of  Burton  and  messuages,  land  and  rent  there  late  of  Simon  Seymour,  esquire,  deceased, 
lather  of  complainant.  See  Files  131 7,  No.  25;  1270,  No.  27;  1365,  No.  98.  Oxford. 

16-17  John  SHEPARD  v.  William  HOMBER. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  land  in  Shaftesbury.  Dorset. 

18-19  Thomas  SHIPWRIGHT  v.  John  SHIPWRIGHT. 

Messuage  and  land,  late  held  of  the  manor  of  Waghen  Rector  by  John  Shipwright,  deceased, 
father  of  both  parties.  York. 

20-25  John  SHOUTHCOTT  of  London,  gentleman,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  George  SOUTHCOTT, 
gentleman,  and  Frances  his  wife  v.  Anthony  BUTLER  of  London,  gentleman,  and  William 

Weston. 

Lands  ( described ) in  Banbury  demised  by  John  Longland,  late  bishop  of  Lincoln,  to  William 
Robyns,  alderman  of  London,  deceased,  father  of  the  female  complainants.  (The  said  Butler’s 
answer  is  missing.)  D.  XII,  50.  Oxford. 

2O-27  Richard  SHOWARD,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  TROPNELL  and  William  his  son. 

Pollution  of  a stream  running  through  complainant’s  manor  of  Chilcompton  by  the  erection  of  a 
dye-house  or  woad-house  in  Midsomer  Norton.  Somerset. 

28-30  Bridget,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Baldwin  SMYTHE,  citizen  and  haberdasher  of 
London,  v.  Roger  CHOLMELEY,  knight,  Christyane  his  wife,  and  Robert  STEPNETHE. 
Marsh  in  Woolwich  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Sir  Roger  and  Christyane,  obtained  by  complainant 
on  a fieri  facias  from  John  Merylaw  of  London,  skinner.  Kent. 

31  William  SOMASTER  v.  William  COURTENEY. 

Assault  and  dispute  as  to  plate,  etc.  ( described ) of  John  Paynter,  deceased.  Mutilated.  Cornwall. 

32  Roger  SPURLINGE  v.  John  MATYWARDE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Bury  St.  Edmunds  and  goods  late  of  John  Spurlinge,  deceased,  uncle  of 
complainant.  Suffolk. 

33-40  Edward  [STANLEY],  earl  of  Derby,  v.  Richard  LEVESON,  knight,  son  and  heir  of  James 
Leveson,  esquire,  and  Arthur  HODGEKYS  (Hotchekyse),  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Cockshutt  in  Ellesmere  claimed  as  belonging  to  the  manor  of  Petton.  Salop. 

41-43  John  STANLEY  of  Westminster,  gentleman,  v.  William  FOXE  his  tenant. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ewloe  of  the  demise  of  Rice  ap  Edward  ap  Pell  of  Wepre,  gentleman. 

Flint. 

44-46  The  same,  servant  to  the  Queen,  v.  John  FOXE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Mancott  obtained  of  defendant  on  an  extent  by  Edward  Stanley  of  Ewloe, 
esquire.  Flint. 

47  Matthew  [STEWART],  earl  of  Lennox,  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Arthur  WOODHED  and 
others,  inhabitants  of  Silkstone. 

Rents  and  ‘ sutes  roial  ’ belonging  to  the  manor  of  Silkstone.  York. 

48  The  same  v.  Robert  ROSE. 

Manor  (sic)  of  Whorlton  and  Brighton  sometime  of  James  Strangwais,  knight.  York. 

49-50  Thomas  STODARD,  gentleman,  v.  Dorothy  his  mother  and  John  MOUNTSTEVYN, 
gentleman. 

Reversion  of  messuages  and  land  in  Gunthorpe,  Walton,  Warrington,  Paston,  Eastfield  and  Thwaites 
(between  Dagsthorpe  and  Paston).  Mutilated.  Northampton. 

51-52  William  STOKES,  esquire,  v.  Elizabeth  SYSON  alias  Roell. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Walton.  Leicester. 

53  John  STOOKES  v.  Thomas  LAWTON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Clifton  Reynes,  late  of  Richard  Stookes,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Buckingham. 

54-55  William  STOURTON,  yeoman,  v.  Ralph  LEAKE  of  Hasland,  co.  Derby,  esquire,  and 
Robert,  Guy  and  William  SAMPOLE. 

Inn  called  the  Crown  and  land  in  Bawtry  demised  by  the  said  Leake  to  Thomas  Stourton,  father 
of  complainants.  See  File  1307,  No.  14.  York. 

56-57  Thomas  Waite  and  William  Clement,  churchwardens  of  STRATFIELD  MORTIMER,  v. 
Robert  TOMPSON,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Land  in  Stratfield  Say  conveyed  by  Alice  Clerk  alias  Geffrey  to  the  use  of  the  said  church.  Hants. 


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58-60  Frideswide  STRELLEY  v.  William  SAVILL  and  Robert  STRELLEY  of  Tirlington. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  parsonages  of  Great  Bowden  and  Carlton  Scroope,  the  manors 
of  Great  Bowden  and  Harborough,  a windmill  and  lands  in  Great  Bowden,  Church  Langton, 
Harborough,  Carlton  Scroope  and  Linby,  and  the  parsonage  and  patronage  of  the  vicarage  (sic)  of 
Adbaston,  Ratcliff,  Basford,  and  Oxton  (Oxen),  late  of  Robert  Strelley,  deceased,  husband  of 
complainant  and  uncle  of  the  said  Savill.  Leicester,  Notts. 

61  John  STROWDE  v.  Richard  M[OWER?]. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Chiddingfold,  formerly  held  by  Lawrence  Rawsterne  together  with  the  manor 
of  Combes  alias  Brabis  (in  Chiddingfold)  and  messuages,  a ‘ columbary,'  land  and  rent  in  Godaiming, 
Chiddingfold,  Alfold,  and  Puttenham.  Mutilated.  Bill  wanting.  Surrey. 

62-63  William  STYRMAN  (Sturmyn)  v.  Thomas  IRBY,  gentleman. 

Lease  of  pasture  in  Sutton  St.  James  bought  of  defendant  by  John  Styrman,  father  of  complainant. 

Lincoln. 

64-66  Richard  SWANSON  of  W'are,  co.  Herts,  yeoman,  v.  Bernard,  son  of  Robert  SWANSON. 
Messuage  and  land  at  Calder  Bridge,  late  held  by  George  Swanson,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 
(Custom  of  the  county  disputed.)  Cumberland. 

67-68  John  SYGAR  of  Wymondham,  yeoman,  v.  Henry  SYMONDES. 

Detention  of  a bond  made  by  Robert  Kensey  of  Wymondham,  yeoman,  to  William  Tassell, 
gentleman.  Decayed.  See  File  1161,  No.  53-  Norfolk. 

69-71  Amy,  late  the  wife,  of  Robert  SYIvYS  of  Markheld,  v.  John  WARNER  of  the  same. 

Pasture  in  the  late  Marquis  of  Dorset’s  manor  of  Whitwick.  Leicester. 

72  ...  SYMONT  v.  the  sheriff  of  LONDON  or  the  keeper  of  the  KING’S  BENCH  prison 

Action  by  Robert  Twyllye,  a Frenchman  of  Rouen,  for  price  of  canvas  which  proved  to  be  decayed 
and  of  short  measure.  Mutilated.  Corpus  cum  causa.  London. 


FILE  1475. 


1-2  John  TAILOUR  of  Wandsworth,  co.  Surrey,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of 
Thomas  Smythe,  v.  John  HUNDEN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages,  a dovehouse,  and  land  in  Caxton.  Cambridge. 

3 Thomas  TAYLLOR  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  daughter  of  Robert  Bovie,  deceased,  v.  James 
BYDDELL. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  a messuage,  gardens  and  barns  in  Evesham  brought  by  the  said  Elizabeth 

before  her  marriage.  Worcester. 

4 Henry  TAYLLOUR,  priest,  v.  Christopher  NELSON,  gentleman,  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Rychall  (i.e.  Riccall?)  granted  for  singing  mass  at  the  altar  of  St.  James  in 
the  parish  church  there.  [York  ?] 

5-9  John  TAYLOUR  of  Henley-on-Thames,  co.  Oxford,  yeoman,  and  Margery  his  wife  v. 
Rowland  and  George  WALKER. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Harborough  and  Farndon,  late  of  Richard  Borsworth,  deceased,  grand- 
father of  the  said  Margery.  Leicester,  Northampton, 

io-ii  John  TAYLOUR  v.  William  WILLOTT  and  William  and  John  LONGHURSTE. 

Damage  to  land  held  of  the  manor  of  Dorking  by  ‘ conye  berryes  ’ made  by  defendants  in  lands 
within  the  manor.  Surrey. 


12-15  Thomas  TAYLOUR  v.  William  TAYLOUR. 

Messuage  in  Swallowfield  and  tenement  in  Wokingham,  late  of  John  Taylour,  deceased,  father  of 
both  parties.  D.  XI,  6.  Berks. 

16  Robert  TW  . . . John  IDELL. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Barton  held  by  complainant  in  right  of  Alice  his  wife.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

17  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  TEBAT,  v.  Richard  IVE,  esquire,  and  others. 

Tenement  in  the  said  Ive’s  manor  of  Brokenborough  in  Almondsbury.  Mutilated.  Gloucester. 
18-20  John  TEBOLDE  v.  Edward  ROLFFE. 

Messuage  in  Bottisham  bought  of  Joan,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Rolffe,  deceased, 
father  of  defendant.  Cambridge. 

21-22  Francis  TEMPLE  v.  Nicholas  EGLETON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ellesborough  bought  of  John  Beufoo.  D.  XII,  39.  Buckingham. 

23-24  The  same,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  BOLLER  and  John  ELLYS. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  same.  Buckingham. 

25  Richard  THOMSON,  labourer,  v.  James  ROBYNSON,  yeoman,  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Cottages  in  Nawton  Dale  and  Beadlam  (Bodelam),  late  of  William  Thomson,  clerk,  deceased, 
brother  of  complainant.  York. 

26-29  Robert  THORNETON,  executor  of  John  Thorneton  of  Kingston-upon-Hull,  merchant,  v. 
William  CROKKEY,  overseer  of  the  said  John’s  mill. 

Closes  near  Kingston-upon-Hull  of  the  demise  of  the  late  prior  of  the  Charterhouse  by  Hull. 

York. 

30  Thomas  brother  and  heir  of  William  THORNETON,  and  Margaret  SMETON,  v.  [John 
DOGGETT  and  Mary  his  wife,  formerly  Mary  Brereton], 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  a messuage  and  land  in  Hingham  (File  1185,  No.  13).  Mutilated.  D.  XIII,  6. 

[Norfolk.] 

31  William  THORNHYLL  v.  Thomas  ASSHELOCKF-. 

Bond.  Mutilated.  ? 


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32-35  John  THROKEMARTON,  esquire,  v.  Richard  TRACY,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  called  Didcote  in  Bcckford  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and  convent  ot 
Tewkesbury.  Gloucester. 

36  Thomas  THURLAND,  parson  of  All  Cannings,  v.  Edward  BOYNTON,  esquire. 

Glebe  of  All  Cannings.  Wilts. 

37  Richard  THYMYLBY  of  Poolham  (in  Woodhall)  v.  Edward  and  Thomas  ROSSE,  gentlemen. 
Judgment  obtained  in  the  King’s  and  Queen’s  Bench  in  contempt  of  an  injunction  from  this  court. 

Lincoln. 

38  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Action  on  a bond  for  warranty  of  the  manor  of  Dunton  Hall  and  lands  in  Tydd  St.  Mary,  Tydd 
St.  Giles,  and  Tydd  St.  James.  Mutilated.  [Lincoln,  Cambridge.] 

39-40  William  TILCOCKES,  late  mayor  of  Oxford,  v.  Thomas  MAYOTT  (Mayett)  of  London, 
merchant  tailor. 

Debt  due  to  Thomas  Mallyson,  who  bequeathed  it  to  complainant  to  provide  work  for  the  poor 
of  Oxford.  Oxford. 


41-44  John  TOMLENSON  of  Chingford,  co.  Essex,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  THOMLYNSON. 
Closes  in  Edingly,  late  of  Richard  Tomlenson,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Notts. 

45-49  The  same  v.  Richard  BLACKEBORNE  and  Margaret  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  the  said 
Richard  Tomlenson. 

Messuages,  cottages,  and  land  in  Edingly  of  the  like  descent.  Notts. 

50  Jervys  ( ?)  TOMPSON  of  Derby  v.  Lancelot  LANCASTER,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  held  by  tenant  right  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Hartsop  (Hartstope)  by  Geoffrey 
Tompson,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Damaged.  Westmorland. 

51  John  TOMPSON  of  London,  haberdasher,  and  Elizabeth  SUTTON  v.  Richard  ARGEN- 
TYNE,  parson  of  Brantham  (Brame  otherwise  Brentham),  and  George  SUTTON,  late 
parson. 

Lease  by  the  said  George  of  the  parsonage  of  Brantham  with  the  chapel  of  Bergholt  annexed. 

Suffolk. 

32-53  Francis  TONNERD  v.  John  TONNERD  and  Goodlacke  CHAPMAN. 

Half  the  rent  of  a brewhouse  on  the  west  side  of  the  water  of  Boston,  late  of  Richard  Tonnerd, 
deceased,  father  of  the  said  Francis  and  John.  Lincoln. 

54-55  Andrew  TOOKE,  vicar  of  Wiggenhall  St.  German,  v.  William  BUTTYS. 

Lease  of  complainant’s  vicarage  by  John  Sayer,  late  vicar,  deprived  for  desertion.  Answer 
wanting.  See  File  1387,  No.  37.  Norfolk. 

56-58  Robert  TOPPE  v.  Walter  BOLANDE. 

Farm  of  Sutton  Veny  (Fenysutton)  of  the  demise  of  Walter,  lord  Hungerford,  attainted  of  treason. 

Wilts. 

59  Thomas  TOPPELEYS  of  Tissington  v.  Richard  HODGEKYNSON  and  Alice  his  wife. 

Cottage  in  Parwick.  Damaged.  Derby. 

60-63  William  TOTENHAM,  labourer,  v.  William,  son  and  heir  of  Hugh  MARTEN. 

Tenements  in  Great  Wenden,  late  of  Thomas  Smyth,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant.  Essex. 

64-68  Simon  TRAPPETT  v.  Margaret  and  Robert  TRAPPETT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Crowfield,  late  of  Simon  Trappett,  deceased,  husband  of  the  said  Margaret, 
and  father  of  the  said  Simon  and  Robert.  Suffolk. 


69-72  Jane  TRELYVER  (Trevyner)  v.  John  RESOUGA  and  Nicholas  RESOUGA  alias  Polglase. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  at  Moreland,  in  St.  Mawgan  in  Pyder,  and 
frivolous  suits.  Cornwall. 


73  Thomas  TRENCHARD,  esquire,  v.  John  HORSEY,  knight. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Sherborne,  late  of  Thomas  Trenchard,  knight,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Dorset. 

74-76  The  same  and  Eleanor  his  wife  v.  the  same. 

Manor  of  Pinford  (in  Sherborne)  demised  by  the  late  abbot  of  Sherborne  to  John  Horsey,  knight, 
deceased,  father  of  the  said  Eleanor  and  John.  Dorset. 

77-81  John  TREVANYON,  esquire,  and  others  v.  Hugh  BUSCOWEN,  esquire. 

Land  in  Kea  appropriated  to  the  maintenance  of  the  church.  Cornwall. 

82  Thomas  TREVILLIAN  v.  [John  his  brother]. 

Manor  of  Knoll  and  lands,  etc.,  in  Owlknoll,  Berrynarbor,  Wolmershayes,  etc.  (as  in  File  1164, 
No.  30,  corrected  as  in  File  1386,  No.  63).  Mutilated.  Somerset,  Devon,  Dorset. 

83-86  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  John  TREVILLIAN,  and  Thomas  their  son  v.  John  TREVILLIAN 
and  John  STOCCOMB. 

Do.,  reading  Mene  for  Mere.  Somerset,  Devon,  Dorset. 


87-88  William  TUCKER,  vicar  of  Ermington,  v.  John  ROl'SSE. 

Lease  of  half  the  tithes  of  Ermington  made  by  the  prior  of  Montacute  without  his  convent. 
Commission.  D.  XII,  13.  Devon. 


89  John  TULL  v.  Richard  TULL  his  uncle. 

Lease  of  a tenement  in  St.  Mary  Bothaw,  bond,  and  goods  ( described ) entrusted  to  defendant  in 
complainant’s  imprisonment  by  the  Duke  of  Northumberland,  etc.  Mutilated.  London. 

90-91  Edmund  TWYNYHO  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Lytton,  knight,  v. 
Thomas  SHOTBOLD. 

Will  of  Katherine  Munden,  mother  of  the  said  Elizabeth,  obtained  while  she  was  sick  and  ‘ wauke.’ 
Schedule  of  goods  annexed.  [Gloucester  ?] 


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92-94  Edmond  TWYNYHO  of  Watton-at-Stone,  co.  Herts,  esquire,  v.  John  THYNNE,  knight. 
Lease  of  the  manor  of  Kempsford,  whereof  defendant  has  the  reversion.  Gloucester. 

95-96  Anne  TYBBENHAM  v.  Thomas  TYBBENHAM. 

Annuity  promised  during  the  occupation  of  money  payable  to  John  Mylls,  preoendary  of  Canter- 
bury, an  executor  of  Crystyan  Tybbenham  of  Bungay,  mother  of  both  parties.  Kent,  Suffolk. 

97  Matthew  TYSE  of  Ottery  St.  Mary,  surgeon,  v.  William  WHETON  of  Ide,  husbandman. 

Debt  for  board,  lodging,  and  medical  treatment.  Devon. 

98  Richard  TYSON  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  Edmund  [BONNER],  bishop  of  London. 

Messuages  and  land  at  Muswell  Hill  in  the  manor  of  Harringay  of  the  bequest  of  John  Tyson  of 
London,  mercer,  father  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  Middlesex. 

99  Edmund  T . . . v.  William  SAXEY  and  Edward,  son  of  Edward  VAUXE. 

Under-lease  of  pasture  in  Swaffeham  by  Richard  Maunsell  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife 
of  the  said  Edward  the  father.  Mutilated.  (Norfolk  or  Cambridge.] 


FILE  1476. 

I Christopher  TAILOUR  of  Whitechapel,  co.  Middlesex,  v.  John  (J)EVANS. 

Household  goods  in  All  Hallows,  Hereford,  entrusted  to  defendant  by  Anne  his  kinswoman,  wife 
of  complainant,  on  a report  of  the  latter’s  death  on  a voyage  to  Spain  in  the  Queen’s  ship  Antelope 
to  fetch  the  King.  Hereford. 

2-4  Frances,  late  the  wife  of  John  TALBOTT,  knight,  and  administratrix  of  his  goods,  v.  John 
MORTON,  rector  of  Boningale. 

Rectory  of  Boningale,  demised  to  the  said  Sir  John  Talbot  in  exchange  for  the  next  presentation 
to  the  rectory  of  Longford.  Salop. 

5 Adam  TAYLER,  clerk,  parson  of  Bar  . . . worth  ( i.e . Battisford?)  v.  Margaret,  late 

the  wife  of  Richard  WALLYS  of  Haddenham  and  administratrix  of  his  goods. 

Bond  given  on  behalf  of  the  said  Richard  for  a debt  to  the  Crown.  Suffolk,  Cambridge. 

6-9  Richard,  son  of  Roger  TAYLER,  v.  Dorothy  and  John  TAYLER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  burgages  in  Uttoxeter  and  lands  and  a cottage  there  and  in  Bramshall, 
late  of  Roger  Tayler  of  Doveridge,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Roger  and  John,  and  husband  of 
the  said  Dorothy.  Stafford. 

10  John  TEDDESTILL  alias  Fermer  v.  Thomas  TEDDESTILL  alias  Fermer  of  Kensington, 
co.  Middlesex,  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Chelmarsh  of  the  entail  of  John  Teddestill  alias  Fermer  of  Ewdon  Burnell 
(in  Chetton),  grandfather  of  complainant.  See  File  1076,  No.  10.  Salop. 

II  John  and  David  THOMAS,  sons  of  Thomas  ap  Edward,  deceased,  v.  Angharrett  HOWELL, 
Ellis  ASSHEBULL,  and  Ewen  {sic)  his  wife. 

Goods  of  the  said  Thomas  ap  Edward  in  the  hands  of  Howell  ap  Jenkyn  his  father-in-law,  deceased, 

husband  of  the  said  Angharrett,  and  father  of  the  said  Ewen.  

12-14  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  THOMAS  of  Barnstaple,  v.  Edward  THORNE,  esquire. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  the  manor  of  Putford  Julian  and  all  other  his  messuages,  lands  and 
services  in  West  Putford.  Devon. 

15-20  William  THOMAS,  daily  attendant  on  the  Master  of  the  Rolls,  v.  JOHN  ap  Gwillym  and 
RICHARD  ap  Philip. 

Land  in  Treget  of  the  demise  of  Robert  ap  Gwillym,  father  of  the  said  John.  Monmouth. 

21  Richard  THOM  . . . v.  Llewelyn  ap  Jevan  DYO. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Cilcenin  of  the  demise  of  Jenkyn  Gwyn  and  Owen  Merycke  Mutilated. 

Cardigan. 

22  John  THORNBAR,  husbandman,  v.  Edmund  HARRY  SON  and  others. 

Destruction  of  timber  of  a ‘ fyer  howse  ’ which  complainant  was  building  for  his  habitation  in 
Bashalt.  York. 

23-27  John  THORNETON,  parson  of  Settrington,  v.  Francis  ASLABY,  esquire. 

Profits  of  the  rectory  taken  under  a lease  from  Robert  Wysdome,  late  parson,  between  his  deprivation 
and  complainant’s  induction.  York. 

28-31  William  THORNHYLL  v.  William  STOURTON,  esquire,  and  Thomasyn  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  called  Flyntford,  Radon,  Byffrom,  and  Selwood.  Dorset. 

32  John  THORNTON  of  Little  Wakering,  co.  Essex,  v.  Richard  MUDGE. 

Salt  meadow  and  other  land  in  Cliff,  late  of  John  Lokyn,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of  com- 
plainant. Kent. 

33  Robert  THROWER  v.  Thomas  CRESSEY,  both  of  London. 

Waste  of  a building  at  Collyrow  (Colyar  Rowe)  in  Hornchurch,  pledged  to  defendant  for  expenses 
of  a journey  to  Flanders.  Mutilated.  Essex. 

34-35  John  TILL  and  others  v.  John  WARDE  and  others. 

Tithe  hay  and  corn  of  Whitgreave,  late  of  the  college  of  Stafford.  Answer  wanting.  Stafford. 

36  Robert  TOPPE  of  Semley,  husbandman. 

Petition  to  examine  witnesses  as  to  a lease  of  the  capital  site  and  farm  of  Birchmore  (in  Berwick 
St.  John),  with  lands,  fisheries,  etc.,  by  Henry  Uvedall  of  Corfe  Castle,  co.  Dorset,  esquire.  Wilts. 

37-38  Anthony  TORNEY  (Turney),  gentleman,  v.  Peter  LEE  and  Christopher  POTTES. 

Under-lease  of  the  manor  of  Glentham  and  lands  there  belonging  to  the  dean  and  chapter  of 
Lincoln.  Lincoln. 


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39  Geoffrey  TOTLE  and  Mary  his  wife,  administratrix  of  the  goods  of  Gilbert  Kyrke  of  Exeter, 
deceased,  v.  Martin  SMYTHE  of  the  same. 

Part  price  of  coal,  iron,  etc.  See  File  1388,  No.  49.  Devon. 

40  John  TRAVEYS,  executor  of  John  Benet  of  London,  merchant  tailor,  v.  the  sheriffs  of 
LONDON,  and  Edward  PORTER  and  Clement  (sic)  his  wife,  administratrix  of  the  goods 
of  Robert  Benett  of  New  Windsor,  deceased. 

Action  on  a forged  bill  obligatory,  and  debt.  Special  certiorari  and  subpoena.  London. 

41-43  Joan  TREHANNEK  v.  William  KYLLYOWE,  gentleman,  constable  of  St.  Teath,  and  John 
BRYGHT  of  St.  Tudy,  yeoman. 

Forcible  entry,  seizure  of  jewels,  plate  and  deeds  relating  to  land  in  St.  Teath  and  false  imprisonment 
at  Launceston.  Cornwall. 

44  James  TREWYNNARD,  gentleman,  v.  Henry  JOHN  of  Helston,  clerk. 

Plate  pledged  by  William  Trewynnard,  esquire,  deceased,  whose  executor  complainant  is. 

Cornwall. 

45  Stephen,  son  of  John  TRISTRAM,  v.  George  ESCOTE  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Woodland  in  the  parish  of  Haukeryge  belonging  to  the  manor  (sic)  of  Exton  and  Haukeridge. 

[Somerset.] 

46-50  Thomas  TRUMBULL  and  Henry  WALLER,  citizens  and  fishmongers  of  London,  v. 
Arthur  MALBY  of  London,  fishmonger,  and  Edmund  FLYCKE. 

Bond  entrusted  to  the  said  Malby  concerning  a partnership  between  complainants  and  the  said 
Flycke  for  purchase  of  grain.  London. 

51-52  Richard  TRUMFLETE,  George  BULLOCK  and  Alice  his  wife,  administratrix  of  the  goods 
of  Alice,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Trumflete,  deceased,  v.  Richard  WATLINGTON. 
Payment  due  under  the  will  of  Elizabeth  Watlington,  whose  executor  was  the  said  Trumflete,  for 
wool,  cloth,  etc.,  bequeathed  by  her  to  defendant.  

53-55  Austen,  son  of  William  TURNELL  of  Markham,  deceased,  v.  William  his  brother,  Nicholas 
BRAMHALL,  clerk,  overseer  of  the  deceased’s  will,  and  John  BOITHE. 

Old  gold  of  the  bequest  of  deceased.  Notts. 

56-63  Ralph  TURNOUR  of  London  v.  William  COLLYNG,  Eleanor  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of 
Roger  Father,  and  Roger  FATHER,  son  of  the  said  Roger. 

Manor  of  Colemore  (Colmare,  Comer)  in  Astley  Abbots,  formerly  of  Thomas  Father,  deceased, 
ancestor  of  the  said  Ralph  and  Roger.  See  D.  X,  65.  Salop. 

64-66  George  TURVYLE  of  Aston  v.  George  SWILLYNGTON  of  Liddington,  esquire,  his 
brother-in-law. 

Goods  of  Jane,  mother  of  complainant,  and  late  the  wife  of  William  Turvyle,  knight. 

Leicester,  Rutland. 

67-6 9 John  TWYNE  of  Canterbury,  alderman,  v.  Christopher  COURTHOPPE,  gentleman. 

Tithe-corn  of  St.  Paul’s,  Canterbury,  claimed  in  right  of  the  hospital  of  St.  Laurence.  Mutilated. 

Canterbury. 

70  Thomas,  son  of  Edward  TWYNEO,  esquire,  and  of  Edith  his  wife,  v.  Richard  LANNENG, 
yeoman. 

Land  within  the  homage  of  Fontmell  of  the  demise  of  the  abbess  of  Shaftesbury.  Dorset. 

71  William  TYGHE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Henry  LUNDON  and  John  PECKE. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Ridlington  acquired  of  John  Filder.  Rutland. 

72-73  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Tenement  in  the  same  acquired  of Johnson.  Rutland. 

74-80  Thomas  TYNGLE,  brother  of  William  Tyngle,  deceased,  vicar  of  Billingbrough,  and  John 
and  Edward  BUCKBURIE,  churchwardens  of  Billingbrough,  v.  Humphrey  QWARNEBY  of 
Nottingham,  bell-founder,  and  William  KYME,  gentleman,  complainants’  attorney  in  the 
Common  Pleas. 

Collusion  in  an  action  on  a bond  for  maintenance  of  the  church  of  Billingbrough.  Lincoln. 

81-84  William  TYRELL,  esquire,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John 
Freman,  v.  Valentine  DALE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Richard 
Forde  of  London,  gentleman. 

Bond  concerning  a separation  between  the  said  Freman  and  Elizabeth,  sometime  his  wife,  mother 
of  the  said  Forde.  London. 

85  Thomas  TYRINGHAM  v.  [John  GRENE], 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  land  in  Tyringham  and  Filgrave.  Mutilated.  Buckingham. 

86  The  same  (Teringham)  v.  the  same. 

The  like  concerning  land  in  Filgrave.  Buckingham. 

87-89  William  TYRRELL  v.  Thomas  LOCK,  esquire. 

Parsonage  of  Merton  of  the  demise  of  the  late  prior  and  convent  of  Merton.  Surrey. 


FILE  1477. 

1 Robert  son  of  William  TAILLOUR  and  of  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Henry  GRYMES,  gentleman. 

Refusal  of  succession  to  a messuage  and  lands  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Wetton.  Stafford. 

2 Frances,  late  the  wife  of  John  TALBOTT,  knight,  v.  John  BOTHE,  gentleman. 

Manor  and  mill-pool  of  Mobberley,  being  complainant’s  dower.  Chester. 

3 John  TARRYE  of  Cookbury,  yeoman,  v.  Joan  PEERS  and  John  KNAPMAN. 

‘ Peysed  groots  ’ of  silver,  silver  spoons,  brass  pots  and  pewter  entrusted  to  defendants. 


Devon. 


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4 William  TAYLOR,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  TEFFE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Appleby. 


5-6 


Westmorland. 

Thomas  TAYLOUR,  Myles  NYLSON,  and  John  DRAPER  v.  the  bailiff  of  the  manor  of 
the  CLINK  and  the  keeper  of  the  prison  there,  and  Robert  BULLEYN  of  Southwark,  smith. 
Action  on  a usurious  contract  against  the  Act  5 & 6 Edward  VI,  c.  20.  Corpus  cum  causa  and 
subpoena.  Surrey  . 

7-9  Jane  TEMMYS  v.  Ambrose  HAUKIN  and  Owen  WHYTE. 

Obtaining  a general  warranty  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Monk-Sherborne  (Weste  Shereborne), 
complainant  intending  a warranty  against  herself  and  John  Ludlowe  only.  See  File  1388,  No.  13. 

Hants. 

io_I2  Thomas  TENNAUNT  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  Hugh  HLLME. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Tilston  and  Barton,  late  of  William  Hulme,  deceased,  citizen  and  leather- 
seller  of  London,  father  of  the  said  Anne.  Chester. 

Robert  THOMAS,  grandson  and  heir  of  Roger  Strange,  v.  EDWARD  ap  Meredith  and  John 
WYN  ap  Meredith. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Oswestry  (Ocestrye).  Salop. 

Ralph  THOMSON,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  HOLMES,  his  stepson. 


13 


14 


Non-payment  of  price  of  closes  in  Nuneaton  and  detention  of  a lease  of  the  same  and  of  other 
closes  there.  Warwick. 


15-18  John  THORNTON  v.  Walter  CHARNELES,  keeper  of  the  prison  of  Burton-on-Trent. 
Escape  of  Francis  Bradshawe,  against  whom  judgment  for  debt  had  been  awarded  in  the  court 
of  Burton.  Stafford. 


19  Robert  THURLEY  v.  Michael  THURLEY  and  others. 

Land  in  Guilden,  Morden  and  Ashfield,  late  of  Thomas  Thurley,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Cambridge,  Herts. 

20-23  Katharine  THYRKEHILL  v.  Robert  LOW DALE. 

Messuage  and  pasture  in  Diss,  late  of  John  Cowper,  former  husband  of  complainant.  Norfolk. 

24  Robert  TODDY,  executor  of  Thomas  Turner,  v.  William  FOWLE. 

Debt  for  work.  — - 

25-28  John  TOMKYNSON  v.  Roger  TOMKYNSON,  John  HETH,  and  others. 

Land  in  Leicester  of  the  bequest  of  John  Tomkynson,  father  of  the  said  John  and  Roger. 

Leicester. 


29  Nicholas  TOPPE  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  of  Clement  Skynner,  and  of  Joan  his  wife, 
deceased,  v.  Richard  GARLAND  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Marwood.  Devon. 

30  Thomas  TOPPE  of  Stockton,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  PAGE  of  Tisbury,  gentleman. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  of  John  Heldych  of  Stockton,  smith,  already  paid.  Wilts. 

3I_33  John  TOWILL  v.  Thomas  WEBBE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  called  Aller  in  Dawlish.  See  File  1386,  No.  46. 

Devon. 


34  Richard  TOWSEY  of  London,  tailor,  v.  Edward  BARBOUR  of  Hereford,  serjeant,  his 
lessee. 

Rent  due  to  Morgan  Man  from  a messuage  in  Hereford.  Hereford. 

35  John  TOWSON  v.  Nicholas  EBBESLEY  alias  Hew. 

Reversion  of  a tenement  in  Lord  FitzWarine’s  manor  of  Kingston  after  the  death  of  Philip,  father 

of  complainant.  Devon. 

36  Edmund  TRAFFORD  of  Trafford,  co.  Lancaster,  esquire,  v.  Ralph  CHADWICKE  and 
others. 

Lands  in  Godley,  Newton,  Matley,  Walton  and  Sale  bought  of  Hamlet  Massye,  esquire.  Chester. 

37  The  same,  an  executor  of  the  said  Hamlet,  v.  Alice  BYBBY  and  Thomas  JANNY. 

Lands  in  Sale  and  Godley.  Chester. 

38-42  The  same  and  others,  executors  of  Hamnett  Massye  of  Sale,  esquire,  v.  James  MASSYE 
alias  Robynson. 

Detention  of  a bond  given  by  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Hamnett  concerning  her  dower. 

Chester. 


43-45  William  TREVETT,  executor  of  William  Trevett,  and  Nicholas  VENABLES  v.  John 
STANDON. 

Parsonage  of  Barnham  of  the  demise  of  the  late  prior  and  convent  of  Boxgrove.  Mutilated. 

Sussex. 

46  John  TREVOUR,  son  and  heir  of  John  ap  John  ap  Richard  Trevour,  and  attendant  on 
Richard  Sackevile,  knight,  v.  Owen  GOZ  ap  Lewys,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Strete  y Vrnwy  of  the  demise  of  Richard  Trevour.  Montgomery. 

47-48  Richard  TROTT  of  Dartmouth,  tailor,  v.  Harry  TROTT. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Newton  Bushell,  late  of  Warren  Trott, 
deceased,  father  of  both  parties.  Devon. 

49  Richard  TROUGHTON  of  Southworth,  gentleman,  and  Jane  his  wife,  daughter  of  William 

Porter,  deceased,  v.  John  PORTER  and  Rowland  SHERARD. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Great  Markham  held  according  to  the  custom  of  the  soke  of  Dunham  by 
the  said  William  and  by  Augustine  Porter,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  John.  Notts. 


50-52  The  same  v.  the  same  and  Ellen  PORTER,  mother  of  the  said  John. 
Do. 


Notts. 


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53-61  The  same  v.  Ellen  PORTER,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Augustine,  and  the  said  SHERARD. 
Messuages,  rent  and  land  at  Lobthorpe  in  North  Witham,  late  of  John  Porter  of  Belton,  gentleman, 
deceased.  Lincoln. 

62-63  Thomas  TUNCKES  of  Bilston  v.  Thomas  BAYLYE  and  others. 

Lease  of  all  the  messuages  and  lands  late  belonging  to  the  chantry  of  Willenhall  in  Willenhall  and 
Wolverhampton.  Stafford. 

64  Walter  TUNGATE  v.  Robert  MARCHE,  Robert  RUSTE,  and  others,  homagers  of  Martham. 
Refusal  to  find  complainant,  heir  of  John  his  father,  to  messuages  and  [land]  in  Martham. 
Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

65-69  The  same  v.  Richard  WHYTE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Potter  Heigham,  Horsey,  Rollesby,  Somerton  and  Martham,  late  of  John 
Tingate,  deceased,  father  of  complainant,  and  husband  of  the  said  Elizabeth.  Mutilated. 

Norfolk. 

70  Cuthbert  TUNSTALL  of  London,  esquire,  v.  Anthony  DACHETT  of  Greyrigg,  esquire. 
Lease  of  half  the  manor  of  Docker  and  of  the  demesne  and  the  herbage  of  the  park,  defendant 
having  the  reversion.  Westmorland. 

71-73  Robert  TYLER  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  John  WYKE,  father  of  the  said  Joan,  and  John  his  son. 

Land  in  Lord  Oxford’s  manor  of  Silverton.  Devon. 

74  Edmund  TYLLER  and  Ellen  his  wife  v.  Robert  BENTLY. 

Land  in  Wethersfield,  late  of  Thomas  Bayly,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Ellen. 

Suffolk. 

75-76  William  TYNDALL  v.  William  BLASTE  (Blaston)  of  Bristol,  merchant. 

Removal  of  wines  attached  for  a debt  of  Thomas  Clerke  of  Shiffnal.  Gloucester,  Salop. 

77-80  Robert  TYRWHYTT  of  Kettleby,  knight,  v.  Hamond,  nephew  and  heir  of  Rise  WHICHE- 
COTE,  esquire. 

Manors  of  Dunston,  Anwick,  Harpswell,  and  Melton,  messuages  and  lands  in  Spital-in-the-Street 
(in  Hemswell),  Upton  and  Hemswell,  and  advowson  of  the  chantry  in  the  chapel  of  St.  James, 
Melton,  of  the  entail  of  William  Tyrwhytt,  knight,  ancestor  of  complainant.  Pedigree  given. 

Lincoln. 


FILE  1478. 

1 John  TAILOR  v.  John  HAULFHEDE. 

Sale  on  a bad  title  of  tenements  held  of  Henry  Dudley’s  manor  of  Braughing.  Herts. 

2 Nicholas  TANNER  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  John  CATTCOT. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Rudge  in  Beckington,  late  of  Richard  Tre,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Alice. 
Mutilated.  Somerset. 

3-4  John  TATNALL  v.  Ralph  KYNGESTON  and  Margaret  his  wife. 

Barley  delivered  to  the  said  Margaret  at  Wendover  for  malting  and  loan  of  money.  [Buckingham.] 

5-9  David  TAYLOR  v.  John,  son  and  heir  of  Geoffrey  TAILOUR  and  Thomas  COPENER  his 
lessees. 

Land  in  Pembridge,  late  of  Thomas  Taylor,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  See  File  1387, 
No.  1.  Hereford. 

10-12  Edmund  TAYLOUR,  husbandman,  v.  Matthew  [STEWART],  earl  of  Lennox. 

Land  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Horton-in-Ribblesdale.  Answer  wanting.  York. 

13  William  THACKER  and  Thomas  THACKER,  an  infant,  v.  William  BEACHER  and 
Thomas  CARIS. 

Intimidation  of  an  inquest  concerning  messuages  and  lands  late  of  John  Thacker,  father  of  the 
said  Thomas.  Damaged.  

14-17  John  THATCHER  the  younger  v.  John,  son  of  Agnes  THATCHER  alias  Argentyne. 

Messuages  in  Kensington,  late  of  John  Thatcher  of  Brompton,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of 
complainant.  Middlesex. 

18  Robert  THEYRE  v.  the  mayor  and  bailiffs  of  BRIDGWATER,  and  Richard  MYCHELL 
of  Cannington,  esquire. 

Action  for  corn  claimed  as  tithe  of  Woollavington  and  entrusted  to  defendant.  Certiorari  and 
subpoena.  Somerset. 

19  John  THOMAS  alias  John  Thomas  Nicholas  v.  Richard  TEAK,  clerk,  and  others. 

Seizure  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Sithney.  Cornwall. 

20  Philip  THOMAS,  clerk  of  the  peace,  v.  Elizabeth,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Richard 
SPARKE. 

Account  of  the  said  Richard  as  complainant’s  deputy.  Chester. 

21  THOMAS  ap  David,  servant  to  the  Lord  Warden  of  the  Cinque  Ports,  v.  Griffith  ap  Jevan 
LLOID  and  others. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Kyltalgarth.  Merioneth. 

22-23  THOMAS  ap  William,  yeoman  attendant  on  John  Throckmerton,  esquire,  a master  of 
Requests,  v.  MEREDITH  ap  Thomas. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ruthin.  Flint. 

24  THOMAS  and  GRIFFEN  ap  Rys  v.  Morris  PENNAUNTE,  Douce  his  wife,  late  the  wife 
of  Robert  ap  Jevan  ap  Rys,  and  David  LLOID  ap  Rys. 

Tenements  in  Ysceifiog  of  the  bequest  of  Rys  ap  David  ap  Gryffan,  father  of  complainant.  


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25  John  THURGOODE  v.  Robert  PERS,  labourer,  and  Emma  his  wife. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Witcham.  Cambridge. 

26  ....  brother  of  Edward  THURLAND(?)  v.  George,  Thomas  and  Elizabeth  HYNDE. 

Messuages  in  Gamston.  Mutilated.  See  File  1076,  No.  25.  Notts. 

27  John  THYNNE,  knight,  v.  John  RUSSELL. 

Mill  and  land  in  Maiden  Bradley  of  the  demise  of  the  late  prior  and  convent  of  Maiden  Bradley. 

Wilts. 

28  Ambrose  THYRSTON  of  London  v.  THOMAS  ap  Jevan  ap  Rice. 

Withdrawal  of  Griffith  his  son  from  complainant’s  service.  London. 

29-31  Robert  TODDIE  v.  William  FOWLE. 

Debt  for  wool  bought  of  Thomas  Turner,  deceased.  Mutilated.  

32-35  Anne  TORNER  v.  George,  son  of  William  DAUNVERS,  and  William  and  John  TORNER. 
Messuage  and  land  in  the  said  William  Daunvers’s  manor  of  Adderbury  promised  to  complainant 
and  Thomas,  late  her  husband,  father  of  the  said  John  and  William  Torner.  Damaged. 

[Oxford  ?] 

36-37  Christopher  TOWNESEND,  citizen  and  clothworker  of  London,  v.  the  mayor  and  aldermen 
pf  LONDON. 

Action  by  Margaret  Ha(y)les  on  a bond  for  arbitration  between  her  and  William  Harbert,  gentleman, 
now  beyond  seas  under  the  ‘ tuyssion  ’ of  William  [Somerset]  earl  of  Worcester.  Certiorari. 
(Answer  by  the  said  Margaret.)  London. 

38  Philip  TOWNSEND  v.  Jerome  BLYTHE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Norton  of  the  demise  of  William  Blythe,  gentleman,  father  of  defendant. 
Damaged.  See  Files  1291,  No.  41 ; 1330,  No.  44.  Derby. 

39  Edmund  TRAFFORD,  knight,  son  and  heir  of  Edmund  Trafford,  knight,  v.  William 
BALSHAWE,  Hugh  alias  Hankyn  FAWDON,  and  others. 

Resistance  to  enclosure  of  waste  in  Chorley  belonging  to  the  manor  of  Bollen.  Chester. 

40-41  John  TREDGOLD  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  William  ALLENSON  (Aleson). 

Land  in  Stoke  Nayland,  late  of  Thomas  Combirton,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Alice. 

Suffolk. 

42-46  David  TREGENAWEN  and  John  his  son  v.  the  steward,  bailiffs,  etc.,  of  the  stannary 
court  of  BLACKMERE,  and  Matthew  RESCORLA  and  others. 

Forcible  entries  on  a messuage  in  St.  Austell  held  of  the  manor  of  Galowras  (in  Gorran)  on  plea 
of  searching  for  false  coins  and  action  of  trespass.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Cornwall. 

47-48  John  TREGUNWELL  alias  Tregyskye  of  Newlyn,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  COCKE  of  Mevagissey. 
Messuages  and  land  in  Tregiskey,  Trewinney,  Tregassick  Wartha  (all  in  Mevagissey)  and  Tregiskey 
Wolas  alias  Crenwyn,  formerly  of  Hockyn  Tregunwall  alias  Tregyskye,  gentleman,  ancestor  of 
complainant.  Cornwall. 

49  John  TREWE  of  Corfe  Castle  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Agnes  SKUTT  and  John  MILLER. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Wolgarston,  late  of  John  Fagon,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Joan  and 
father  of  the  said  Agnes.  Dorset. 

50-51  William,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  TRIGGES,  v.  George  COMYE  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the 
wife  of  Don  Mychell  de  Vyves. 

House  of  the  prebend  of  Waltham  in  the  collegiate  church  of  Bosham,  and  land  in  Bosham  claimed 
in  this  court  by  Charles  Stothern  (Suthern).  Sussex. 

52  Thomas  TROWGTON,  knight,  v.  . . . TYPLADY  and  others. 

Messuages  in  Richmond,  late  of  John  Trowghton,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Much 
damaged.  York. 

53-56  James,  son  of  John  TRUSLOWE,  deceased,  v.  Thomas  GODWYN,  gentleman. 

Grist-mill  and  land  of  the  demise  of  defendant’s  parcel  of  the  manor  of  Tale  in  Payhembury. 

Devon. 

57  John  TRUSTON  v.  Robert  TRUSTON  his  uncle. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  his  share  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Stratford  according  to  the  will 
of  Thomas  Truston  his  father.  Suffolk. 


58-59 


Joan  TUBBE,  daughter  and  heir  of  John  Calway, 
Pentecost  his  wife  and  Oliver  PIERS. 

Messuages  and  land  in  St.  Neots,  etc. 


Jasper  CALWAY,  her  bastard  brother, 

Cornwall. 


60  James  [TURBERVILE],  bishop  of  Exeter,  v.  John  ELYOTT  his  tenant. 

Messuage  and  demesne  lands  belonging  to  the  manors  of  Cuddenbeck  (in  St.  German’s  parish)  and 
St.  German’s.  Cornwall. 


61  James  [TURBERVILE],  bishop  of  Exeter,  receiver  of  appropriated  tithes  assigned  by  Act 

of  Parliament  to  the  Cardinal  [Pole]. 

Petition  to  examine  witnesses  as  to  leases  of  the  parsonage  of  Broad  Clist.  Devon. 

62-74  Laurence  TURKYNGTON  of  Great  Stukeley,  gentleman,  v.  Laurence  TAYLARD,  knight, 
William  his  son,  Giles  his  brother,  and  Robert  Newell,  clerk. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Clarivaux  and  Deanes  in  Upwood  mortgaged  to  William 
Taylard,  deceased,  by  Gerard  Stuycley,  great-grandfather  of  complainant.  Damaged. 

Huntingdon. 


75  William  TURLING  of  Weston,  co.  Devon,  clothier,  v.  John  MAN,  mayor  of  Poole. 

Balinger  called  Phoenix  sent  by  complainant  to  Exmouth  but  taken  to  Poole  after  a voyage  to 
Ireland.  Dorset. 


250 


EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS— FILE  1478. 

76-77  Thomas  TURNER  of  Newtown  v.  William  BRETTE. 

Share  of  a messuage  called  Stred  Vallocke  and  land  in  Llan  . . . ecke,  demised  jointly  to  both 

parties  and  others  by  Llewelyn  ap  Owen,  gentleman.  Montgomery. 

78  Henry  TYLNEY  of  East  Tuddenham,  yeoman,  v.  George  CHAMBERLEYNE. 

Refusal  to  admit  John  Rede,  whose  title  complainant  has  purchased,  as  heir  to  Edmund  his  father 
of  land  in  Bickerstone  (Byxton)  held  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Barnham-Broom.  Norfolk. 

79-81  Robert  TYRRELL,  gentleman,  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  HOWE. 

Tithes  of  the  manor  of  Mucking  pledged  for  a debt.  Mutilated.  Essex. 


FILE  1479. 

1-2  John  UMFFREY  v.  Cristian,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  DRAPER,  and  Laurence 
Messuage,  cottage,  and  land  in  Hitchin  and  Ippollitts.  Damaged.  Herts. 

3 James  UNYON  v.  Margaret  WORLE  and  Geoffrey  WARDE. 

Messuages  and  land  at  Tiddington  in  the  royal  manor  of  Alveston  (Almiston,  Alston).  Damaged. 

Warwick 

4-5  Henry  UPHILL  alias  Androwe  v.  Bryan  ML-LES  (Myles). 

Agreement  for  sale  of  a tenement  at  Wrimston  in  the  parish  of  Swimbridge  and  manor  of  Bishop’s 
Tawton.  Devon. 

6-7  Edward  UPTON  of  Nottingham,  an  infant,  by  Edward  Crewe  of  the  same,  tanner,  his 
guardian,  v.  Eden  UPTON  his  grandmother. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Bingham,  late  of  Thomas  Upton,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Notts. 

8-12  William  UVEDALL,  knight,  v.  John,  son  of  John  GRESSHAM,  knight,  Katharine,  wife  of 
the  said  Sir  John,  and  others,  his  executors. 

Marriage  settlement  of  complainant  with  Ellen,  daughter  of  the  said  Sir  John.  Mutilated. 

13  Walter  VAPIAN,  gentleman  porter  of  the  castle  of  Guines,  v.  John  HARRYS  of  Emok, 
yeoman. 

Debt  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  Calais,  Radnor. 

14  The  same  v.  John  APRYCE  of  Kennarth,  yeoman. 

Goods  borrowed  of  complainant’s  wife.  Radnor. 

15-16  Edmund  VALEY  v.  John  WESTMYLL. 

Lease  of  land  in  Whyp  . . . ngall  (i.e.  Whippingham  ?).  Mutilated.  Hants  (I.W.  ?). 

17  Peter  VAN  STYNSELL,  merchant  stranger,  v.  Lybeas  FOXE,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor 
of  London. 

Procuring  an  action  of  debt  by  John  Waren,  citizen  and  barber  surgeon  of  London,  to  avoid  an 
attachment  of  leather  goods  for  which  defendant  has  not  paid.  London. 

18  John  VANCE  of  Lambeth,  saddler,  v.  John  BEVER  of  the  same,  innholder. 

Action  on  an  arbitral  award,  complainant  having  tendered  payment  a day  late.  Surrey. 

19  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  VARNON,  v.  Robert  BARKER  alias  Willyamson  and 
others. 

Messuage  in  Newcastle-under-Lyme,  late  of  another  Thomas  Varnon.  Stafford. 

20-22  Charles  VAUGHAN  and  Jane  his  wife,  executrix  of  Thomas  Hussey,  v.  Thomas  LOVELL, 
gentleman,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Hubert  Hussey,  Robert  PL1LVERT0FT  and 
John  FRENCHE. 

Manor  of  Pegges  and  messuages  and  land  in  Ewren  Mynster  of  the  entail  of  Thomas,  father  of  the 
said  Thomas  Hussey  and  brother  of  the  said  Hubert.  Mutilated.  [Dorset.] 

23-24  Elizabeth  VAUGHAN  of  London,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Vaughan,  gentleman,  v.  John 
(William)  BE  REMAN  of  the  same,  ironmonger. 

Lands  in  Hill  Croome  and  Baughton  (in  Hill  Croome)  of  the  entail  of  Thomas  Trubblevyle 
(Turbyll),  deceased  father  of  complainant.  Worcester. 

25-29  John  VAUGHAN  of  Clandon,  co.  Surrey,  esquire,  and  Anne  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Henry 
Ivnevett,  knight,  v.  Thomas,  grandson  and  heir  of  Thomas  SHARMAN,  and  Thomas 
SHERMAN  the  younger. 

Manor  of  Hyde  by  Lewes,  late  of  Roger  Lewkenour,  knight,  and  awarded  by  Parliament  to  the 
said  Sir  Henry  and  Anne  (34-35  Henry  VIII,  c.  46).  Sussex. 

30-32  The  same  and  William  and  Cuthbert  MUSGRAVE,  esquires,  v.  John  [LUMLEY],  lord 
Lumley,  and  others. 

Forcible  entry,  seizure  of  deeds  and  other  damage  in  the  manor  of  Great  Lumley.  Durham. 

33  Lewis  VAUGHAN,  servant  to  Lord  Rich,  v.  Thomas  JENKEN,  chaplain,  and  Ryse 
VAUGHAN. 

Loans  at  Abburgeyney.  Brecknock  (sic). 

34-35  Walter  VAUGHAN  of  London  v.  John  GRUFITH,  son  and  heir  of  Grufithe  Philipps 
Watkyn,  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Llanbeder  (St.  Peter’s)  and  Partrishowe,  formerly  of  Edward  Thomas. 

Brecon. 

36-40  Walter  VAUGHAN,  servant  in  Grays  Inn,  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Gwen  JAMES,  late  the 
wife  of  James  Baker. 

Brass  pan  and  sheets  pledged  by  David  Lloid,  former  husband  of  the  said  Margaret,  of  whose  goods 
she  is  administratrix.  Middlesex. 


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41  Anne  [de  VERE],  countess  of  Oxford,  and  John  ROBERDES,  gentleman,  her  tenant,  v. 
Alverey  RANDALL,  gentleman. 

Manor  of  Badlesmere  and  lands  thereto  belonging.  Kent. 

42  John  VERE,  earl  of  Oxford,  v.  Rtchard  COLE  and  Robert  his  brother. 

Subornation  of  perjury  in  a suit  in  this  court  concerning  meadow  in  Bergholt  fen.  See  File  1338. 
No.  32.  Suffolk. 

43  George  VERNON  and  Richard  WRIGHT,  executors  of  James  Smythe,  v.  Sara  EDMONDES, 
his  servant. 

Gold.  

44-45  Henry  VERNON,  nephew  and  heir  of  Richard  Vernon,  clerk,  v.  Richard  TYSDALE  of 
London,  merchant  tailor. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  St.  Augustine’s  ' next  Paules  gate.’  London. 

4b  Randall  VERNON  v.  George  TOUCHET,  lord  Audley,  and  William  SNEYDE,  knight,  his 
steward. 

Refusal  to  admit  complainant  to  land  in  the  manor  of  Audley.  Stafford. 

47-49  Henry  VEYSYE,  gentleman,  v.  Robert  CHAPMAN  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Messuage  in  St.  Mary’s,  Cambridge,  at  the  nether  end  of  Market  Hill,  formerly  of  Richard  Atkynson. 

Cambridge. 


50  Nicholas  VIZAKERLEY  of  Stotfold,  co.  Bedford,  yeoman,  v.  John  MANNYNGHAM  and 
others. 

Double  sale  of  a tenement  called  the  SWAN  in  Baldock  and  land  in  Welleyn  [i.e.  Willian?). 

Herts. 

51-52  John  VYCAR  and  John  his  son  v.  Thomas  NORMAN. 

Tenement  called  Woolcotts  in  the  manor  of  Brampton  Regis  (Kynges  Brinton)  of  the  demise  of 
John  Norman,  late  prior  of  Barlinch,  and  his  convent.  Somerset. 

53  J°hn  VYNCENT  v.  George  STANLEY,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  a messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Kidlington  in  pledge 
for  a loan.  Oxford. 

54-57  John  VYVYAN  of  Trenoweth  (in  St.  Columb  Major),  son  and  heir  of  Richard  Vyvyan,  v. 
Sampson  HICK  and  Michael  ROUS. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  at  Gluvian  in  St.  Columb  Major  (Glyvyan 
Vargh  bv  Tounflore).  Cornwall. 


FILE  1480. 

1-2  Katharine  WALGRAVE  v.  Richard  SMYTH. 

Debt.  Essex. 

3 William  WALROND  and  Eleanor  his  wife  v 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Whitestaunton  claimed  in  the  Court  of  Requests  by  Nicholas,  son  of 
Richard  Spragatt  (Sprakett).  Damaged.  Somerset. 

4 Henry  WALSHE,  clerk,  v.  Thomasyn,  late  the  wife  of  William  THOMAS,  attainted  of 
treason. 

Action  for  the  prebend  of  Nonington,  complainant  being  absent  as  lecture’'  on  the  Lady  Margaret’s 
foundation  at  Oxford.  Hereford. 

5-7  William  WALTER  and  Helen  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Vyncent,  v.  Thomas,  son  and 
heir  of  Thomas  DEREHAM. 

Land  ( described ) in  defendant’s  manor  of  Gymplesham.  [Norfolk.] 

S-ii  Robert  WALWORTH,  parson  of  Allington,  v.  Richard  MA(W)BGRN. 

Part  of  the  glebe  of  Allington  claimed  under  a lease  from  Richard  Thirkell,  late  parson. 

Lincoln. 

12-14  Nicholas  WATKYNSON  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  ap  John,  v. 
Anthony  FORSTER,  esquire,  John  MALYN,  and  many  others. 

Mansion-house  called  Elton  Hall  in  North  Collingham.  Replication  wanting.  D.  XII,  8.  Notts. 

15-16  Thomas  WATYS,  vicar  of  Abbotsbury,  v.  Thomas  SYMONS  and  Giles  STRANGWYS, 
knight,  lessee  of  the  rectory. 

Dispute  as  to  vicarial  tithes.  Dorset. 

17  John  WEBBE  of  Houghton  Regis,  husbandman,  v.  William  HOLLAND,  bailiff  of  the 
liberty  of  Leighton  Buzzard. 

Toll  m Leighton  Market,  from  which  complainant  is  exempt  as  a tenant  in  ancient  demesne  of 
the  Crown.  Bedford. 

18  John  WEBBER  v.  Robert  STRAINGE  (Straunge). 

Partition  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Black  Torrington.  Devon. 

19-21  Richard  WELB\  , esquire,  v.  Richard  TOMSON  and  others,  inhabitants  of  Stixwould. 

Claim  of  right  of  way  and  common  in  complainant’s  land  at  Halstead  (in  Stixwould).  Lincoln. 

22-23  John  WELLES,  kinsman  and  heir  of  Richard  Welles,  u.  William  FYNNE  (Phvnne). 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Clapton  ( place  omitted  in  bill ; described  in 
answer).  Suffolk. 

24-25  John,  son  of  John  WELLOCKE,  deceased,  v.  Robert  FOS[DIKE], 

[House  and  land  in]  Hadleigh,  money  and  goods,  late  of  the  deceased,  whose  executors  both 
parties  tire.  Mutilated.  Suffolk 


252  EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS— FILE  1480. 

26-29  Richard  WERE  of  Horsmonden,  yeoman,  v.  William  and  John  ONGLEY  and  Thomas 
AUSTEN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Horsmonden  and  Goudhurst  formerly  of 
Robert  Poille.  « Kent. 

30-31  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  Lewis  WEST,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  CULPEPER,  esquire. 

Partition  of  land  of  Christopher  Hales,  knight,  deceased,  Master  of  the  Rolls  and  father  of  com- 
plainant. Lincoln. 

32-33  John  WESTBYE,  esquire,  v.  William  HARDYNGTON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Holmes,  late  of  William  Westbye,  esquire,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 
Faded.  Lancaster. 

34  Leonard  WESTE,  esquire,  servant  to  the  Queen,  and  Barbara  his  wife  v.  William  GAS- 
COIGNE, esquire. 

Manor  of  Thorpe  in  Balne,  entailed  by  Thomas  Gascoigne,  esquire,  together  with  the  manor  of 
Burgh-Wallis  and  lands  there  and  in  Skellow,  Cam[psall?]  and  Owston.  Mutilated.  York. 

35-37  The  same  v.  Robert  EYER,  gentleman,  and  Jane  his  wife. 

Continuation  of  File  1482,  No.  48.  [York.] 

38-41  Hugh  WESTWOODE  v.  Roger  REDYNG. 

Manor  or  lordship  of  Arlingham  and  land  there  formerly  of  Simon  Lowe,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor 
of  London.  See  File  1365,  No.  80.  Gloucester. 

42  George  WHITFELD  and  Anne  (Agnes)  his  wife  v.  John  DICONSON,  yeoman. 

Land  and  common  of  pasture  in  Partney,  late  of  Walter  Wright,  deceased,  former  husband  of  the 
said  Anne.  Lincoln. 

43-44  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Inducing  the  said  Agnes  to  sell  the  premises  below  their  value.  Lincoln. 

45-47  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Richard,  son  of  William  WHYTGROME  alias  Cowper,  v.  Edward 
GRENE,  brother-in-law  of  the  said  Richard. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Broadwater  and  Sompting.  Sussex. 

48-49  Richard  WILLINGHAM,  labourer,  v.  William  CLAY. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Scawby,  late  of  Robert  Chapman,  deceased,  great-uncle  of  complainant. 

Lincoln. 

50-51  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  James  WODROF  and  of  Phelyse  his  wife,  administratrix  of  his 
goods,  v.  William  GARDENER,  second  husband  of  the  said  Phelyse,  and  John  GROTE- 
RAKES  his  lessee. 

Lands  in  Uttoxeter,  Uttoxeter  Woodland,  Marchington,  and  Marchington  Woodland,  and  share  of 
goods  under  the  custom  of  the  county.  Stafford. 

52  Thomas  WODWALL  v.  John  MONHOWSE  (Monnox). 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Bewdley.  Worcester. 

53-57  John  WOLCOTT,  Agnes  his  wife,  and  Harry  their  son  v.  Gawen  CAROWE,  knight,  steward 
of  the  manor  of  Exminster. 

Meadow  held  of  the  said  manor.  Devon. 

58-60  Roger  WOLHOUSE,  citizen  and  haberdasher  of  London,  v.  Richard  RAWLYNSON. 

Price  of  haberdashery  sold  to  William  Rawlynson  of  Doncaster,  deceased,  son  of  complainant. 

London,  York. 

61-66  Richard  WOLLET  (Wyllett),  yeoman,  v.  John  GOODMAN  and  Robert  COCKES,  of  London. 
Arbitration  as  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Alkham  of  which  the  said  Goodman  made  a secret  lease 
acquired  by  complainant  without  knowledge  of  old  conditions.  Kent. 

67  Richard  WOOD[LYF]  of  Baumber,  husbandman,  v.  John  WATSON  and  Alice  his  wife. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Ingham,  late  of  Lawrence  Woodlyf,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 
Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

68-69  Francis,  son  and  heir  of  John  WORSELEY,  v.  Thomas  GRANTHAM,  gentleman,  executor 
of  Margaret  Brycknell. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Grendon  and  lands  in  Deeping  Gate,  Maxey,  and 
Deeping  St.  James.  Northampton,  Lincoln. 

70  Ralph  WORSELEY  of  London,  esquire,  servant  to  the  Queen,  v.  John  MYNSHULL, 
esquire,  and  others. 

Enclosure  of  complainant’s  waste  in  Birkenhead  (Birket).  Chester. 

71-73  Roger,  son  of  John  WRIGHT  of  Kenton,  v.  Thomas  BROME  of  Ubbeston. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  [Kenton]  formerly  of  John  Ryvet  of 
Rishangles.  Faded.  Suffolk. 

74  Ralph  WRYNE  of  Hesslewood,  co.  York,  son  and  heir  of  William  Wryne,  v.  Ralph 

DAVENPORTE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  in  Eastgate  Street  and  Watergate  Street,  Chester.  See 
Files  916,  No.  40 ; 1283,  No.  14 ; 1323,  No.  37.  Chester. 

75-78  John  WYBUNBURY  v.  Laurence  SAVAGE,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  John  DAVENPORT,  and 
others. 

Lease  of  Swottenham  Hall  and  land  in  Swottenham  of  the  bequest  of  John  Wybunbury,  father  of 
complainant)  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Elizabeth.  Chester. 

79-81  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  John  WYCHEHALSSE,  and  daughter  of  John  HYEM  alias  Cutwyll 
and  of  Joan  his  wife,  both  deceased,  v.  Hugh  and  Thomas  HELE. 

Land  in  Great  Totnes  formerly  of  John  Symons. 


Devon. 


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82  Rowland  WYLDMAN  of  Stonesby  v.  Robert  WRYGHT  of  Castle  Bytham. 

Money  promised  on  marriage  with  defendant’s  daughters.  Leicester,  Lincoln. 

83-84  William  WYLKYNSON  v.  Gilbert  ASTELEY  of  Patshull,  co.  Stafford,  esquire,  and 
Robert,  Alice  and  Agnes  HERDY. 

Land  at  Mykylwhayte  in  Byngley  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Asteley.  Damaged.  [York.] 

85-89  Richard  WYNNE,  vicar  of  Hore,  v.  Robert  MELLER. 

Portion  of  glebe  claimed  by  defendant  as  sectorial.  Leicester. 

90-93  The  same  (Wyne)  v.  Robert  and  Edmund,  sons  of  Christopher  EYERS. 

Do.  and  corn-tithe.  (The  said  Meller  takes  part  in  the  rejoinder.)  Leicester. 


FILE  1481. 


I Randall  WADE  v.  Ralph  EGERTON  of  Wrinehill,  co.  Stafford,  knight. 

Loan  at  Northwich.  Chester. 

2-4  William  WADLEY  of  London,  tailor,  v.  [John  LYTELTON], 

Contempt  of  a decree  of  the  Court  of  Augmentations  concerning  lands  ( described ) at  Rockley  in 
Stanton  Lacy.  Damaged.  Salop. 

5 Parnell,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  William,  v.  [the  same  ?]. 

Reviver  of  the  preceding(  ?).  Mutilated.  Salop. 

6-8  The  same  and  John  GYFFORD  and  Susan  his  wife,  daughter  of  the  said  William  v.  [John 
DE  VERE,  earl  of  Oxford],  John  LITLETON,  esquire,  and  William  (John)  BRAMPTON. 
Wrongful  occupation  of  the  same.  Mutilated.  D.  XII,  42.  Salop. 

9-10  Edmund  WAKEHAM  and  Katherine  his  wife  v.  Thomas  STUKELEY,  gentleman,  and 
Alice  his  wife. 

Legacy  of  John  Burley,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Katherine,  and  former  husband  of  the  said 
Alice,  who  died  seised  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Thurlstone,  Bigbury  and  elsewhere.  Devon. 

II  John  WALKER  of  Sherborne  v.  Humphrey  CONYSBY,  esquire,  and  John  CALLOWHYLL. 

Cottage  and  land  in  the  said  Conysby’s  manor  of  . . . Mutilated.  Worcester. 

12-13  John  WALSHE,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  ALYNGTON,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  (sic)  of  Cathanger  and  Stave  (Stowye)  in  Fivehead. 

Somerset. 

14  Reynold  WARCOPE  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  John  HARRISON. 

Issues  of  lands  in  Birkmyre  belonging  to  Henry,  son  and  heir  of  John  Broweham  of  Brougham, 
complainant’s  ward.  Westmorland. 

15-17  Robert  WARDE,  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Hartknoll  the  younger,  and  Thomas 
HARTKNOLL,  son  of  the  said  John  and  Joan,  v.  John  HARTKNOLL  the  elder,  Robert 
his  brother,  and  Richard  CORNYSHE  of  Ilfracombe. 

Messuages  and  land  at  Middle  Hagginton  in  Berrynarbor  of  the  grant  of  the  said  John  the  elder. 

Devon. 


18  Robert  WAREN  of  Harleston,  butcher,  v.  Michael  LANKESTER  of  [the  same?],  butcher. 

Rent  of  land  in  Kirton  due  to  William  Scrutton  of  Walton,  yeoman.  Suffolk. 

19  William  WARREN  and  Agnes  his  wife,  daughter  of  William  ASTELL,  v.  Joan  ASTELL, 
executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  the  said  William. 

Debt  assigned  to  the  said  Agnes  by  Richard  Fox  on  a promise  of  marriage.  

20  Arthur  WATSON,  mercer,  v.  Robert  SHERWOOD  of  Digby,  husbandman,  and  others. 

Money  promised  to  obtain  a vicar  for  the  parish  of  Digby.  Lincoln. 

21  Edward  WATSON  of  Rockingham,  esquire,  v.  John  MARKHAM,  gentleman. 

‘ Sore  ’ falcon  promised  in  exchange  for  a ‘ laneret.’  Northampton. 

22-24  Margaret  WATTON  of  Chesterton  v.  Miles  PRAUNCE  of  Cambridge,  brewer. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  ( described ) in  St.  Clement’s,  Cambridge,  bought  of  William 
Browne  by  John  Walton,  deceased,  husband  of  complainant.  Cambridge. 

25-26  The  same  and  John  WATTON,  executors  of  John  Watton  of  Chesterton,  v.  the  same  and 
Katherine  his  wife,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  William  Browne. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid.  Cambridge. 

27  William  WAULE  of  Cradley,  nailer,  v.  Laurence  HYPKYS  of  Rowley,  smith. 

Price  of  iron  and  hire  of  tools,  including  a ‘ twerne,’  a ‘ cantell  ’ of  iron,  and  a ‘ herthstatie.’ 

Worcester,  Stafford. 

28-33  John  WAYLANDE  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Simon  MAWER  (Mower)  of  Freslond  (i.e. 
Freiston  ?)  and  Grace  his  wife. 

Share  of  money  entrusted  to  defendants  by  Alice  Crame  of  Butterwick,  deceased,  mother  of  the 
said  Alice.  Lincoln. 

34  Humphrey  WELLES,  esquire,  and  Jane  CHATWYN,  executors  of  Thomas  Chatwyn, 
esquire,  v.  Joan,  executrix,  and  late  the  w’ife  of  Robert  DORRINGTON  of  Stafford. 

Debt  of  Ralph  Bagnoll,  knight,  paid  at  the  said  Robert’s  request,  on  promise  of  the  collectorship 
of  rents  in  the  deanery  of  Stafford.  Stafford. 

35  Faith  WELTON  v.  John  DENE  and  Robert  WOODSHIDE,  both  of  Lowestoft. 

Goods  of  Richard  Welton  of  Lowestoft,  deceased,  husband  of  complainant.  Suffolk. 

36-37  Simon  WESTMERLAND  of  Normanby  v.  Thomas  HALTON,  administrator  of  the  goods 
of  Richard  Blawe,  deceased. 

Action  on  a bond  for  price  of  wool  already  paid.  Lincoln. 


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38  Alexander  WHEATLEY  of  Grantham,  shoemaker,  v.  Richard  ATCOCKE,  parson  of 
Wyverbee  ( i.e . Wyfordby?). 

Cost  of  bringing  up  defendant’s  illegitimate  child.  Lincoln  [Leicester?] 

39  William  WHELER  v.  Stephen  CLAYBROKE  and  Eustace  CLYNCHE. 

Land  in  Hendon,  late  of  Katherine  Wheler,  deceased,  mother  of  complainant.  Middlesex. 

40-41  Thomas  WHITE,  parson  of  Longworth,  v.  Philip  WYBLEN  and  Edmund  STRAUNGE. 
Share  of  a corn-rent  payable  to  maintain  a priest  in  the  chapel  of  Charney.  Berks. 

42-43  Martin  WHITFORD,  husbandman,  and  Henry  JAGOWE,  yeoman  both  of  Tregonv  v 
Nicholas  HERLE,  esquire. 

Procuring  defendants  to  remove  a gelding  from  Roche,  for  which  they  were  sued  for  trespass. 

Cornwall. 

44-47  Andrew,  son  and  heir  of  Andrew  WHITYNGE,  v.  Richard  WYNTERFLODE. 

Land  in  Little  Hedingham  held  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Liston  Hall.  Essex. 

48-49  Walter  WHYTE  of  Horningsham,  husbandman,  v.  Richard,  son  of  Richard  EARLE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Melksham.  Wilts. 

50-53  J°hn  WILKINSON,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor  of  London,  v.  Thomas  EASTE  and  others. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Hemyngley,  Hundelbie,  Braetofte, 
Erbelouthe,  and  Hagworthingham,  bought  of  John  Parrot,  knight.  Lincoln." 

54-57  Thomas  WODWARDE  v.  Thomas  THORNE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  in  Syresham.  Northampton. 

58-59  Thomas  WOLLERYE  v.  John  LYSAUNTES. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Cheltenham.  Mutilated.  Gloucester. 

60  The  same  v.  the  same,  son  of  William  Lysauntes,  deceased. 

Site  of  the  manor  of  Lower  Lee  (Netherlee)  in  Westbury(-on-Severn),  with  land,  formerly  of  Simon 
Rawleyghe.  Glouctester. 

61  Richard  WOLLEY  of  Newark-on-Trent,  labourer,  v.  John  WOLLEY  of  Saxondale. 

Money  received  on  complainant’s  behalf  from  William  Ballard  of  Wymeswokl,  gentleman.  Notts. 

62-63  George  WORSELEY,  parson  of  Nettleton,  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  William  JONES. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  part  of  complainant’s  glebe.  Wilts. 

64-65  Thomas  WORSHEPE  of  Lowestoft,  merchant,  v.  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  BARTON 
of  Harwich,  his  uncle,  and  administratrix  of  his  goods. 

Ship  called  the  Houtaylle  of  Harwich  and  money  and  goods  of  the  bequest  of  the  said  Thomas 
Barton.  Suffolk,  Essex. 

66  James  WORSLEY  of  Hamworthy,  gentleman,  v.  . . . 

Manor  of  Shapwick,  formerly  of  John  Cammell.  Mutilated.  Dorset. 

67  James  WRYGHT  v.  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  John  SAUNDERSON,  and  Nicholas  his  son. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  meadow  in  Carlton  (File  1394,  No.  50).  Notts. 


68-69  Thomas  W’RYGHT  of  Onnely  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Richard  OCATE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Bignall  (Bignehill)  and  Talke.  Stafford. 


70-76  Robert  WYLKOKE  v.  Richard  and  Agnes  WYLCOCK. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Shouldham,  late  of  Agnes  Wylcoke,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Norfolk. 

77  Anne  WYLKYNSON  v.  Richard  STANNYLAND  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Wyrkesopp  of  the  entail  of  Robert  Wylkynson,  deceased,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  [Notts.] 


78  William  WYLLOUGHBY  of  Nuneaton,  co.  Warwick,  tanner,  v.  Richard  ALLYNSON. 

Messuages  and  gardens  in  Nottingham,  late  of  Richard  Wylloughby,  deceased,  grandfather  of 
complainant.  Notts. 


79-81  Henry  WYLLYAMS  v.  William  MAYNSTON,  William 
WHELER. 

Land  in  Beckington,  bought  of  William  Foster  and  Juliana  his  wife. 


HOLLANDE,  and  Austin 
Ans'wer  mutilated. 

Somerset. 


82-85  Thomas  and  James,  sons  and  executors  of  Robert  WYLSMERE,  v.  Gabriel  BUSSHE,  an 
administrator  of  the  goods  of  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Robert. 

Goods  of  John  Sariche.  Mutilated.  Diocese  of  London. 

86  Margaret  WYLSON  of  London,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Wylson  of  Twoe  Peny,  v.  William 

WYLSON  of  Twoe  Peny. 

Seizure  of  goods.  London,  Cumberland. 


87-90  Robert  WYNDE  (Wyend)  of  St.  Ives,  tanner,  and  Richard  ROBYNS  of  Godmanchester, 
executors  of  John  Wynde  of  Brancaster,  gentleman,  v.  John  BARNARDESTON,  gentleman. 
Collusive  suit  on  a bond  given  to  Christopher  Myller.  Huntingdon,  Norfolk. 


91-93  Edmund  WYNDHAM,  knight,  and  Richard  NICFIOLLES,  gentleman,  v.  Humphrey 
CONYE. 

Pasture  in  Wiggenhall  held  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Kenwick  in  Tilney.  Norfolk. 

94-95  Harry  WYNDRYCHE  and  Joan  his  wife,  executrix  of  Thomas  Smyth  of  Mutford,  v.  Richard 
HAMOND  and  Alice  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Thorneton. 

Loan  of  cattle. 


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96-97  Peter  (Thomas,  Walter)  WYNSEMORE  alias  Cee  of  Bristol  v.  Thomas  SHOTE  (Swite, 
Sute)  and  Thomas  WILLIAMS. 

Cottage  held  of  the  manor  of  Bedminster  of  the  demise  of  Harry  Williams,  parson  of  Bedminster. 

Somerset. 

98  Richard  WYXSTED  of  Westminster,  clothworker,  v.  Thomas  DODDE  and  Anne  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Vauxhall  and  Wrenbury,  formerly  of  Thomas  Starkie,  esquire.  Chester. 


FILE  1482. 

1-3  William  WADE  of  Wilby  v.  Roger  WADE. 

Legacy  of  William  Wade  of  Brundish,  father  of  both  parties,  who  died  seized  of  lands  in  Earl 
Soham.  Suffolk. 

4-6  Thomas  WATERS,  Richard  POLLYN,  Alice  his  wife,  Thomas  HAWKYNS,  and  Elizabeth 
his  wife,  v.  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  BRAY. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Caddington,  late  of  John  Cristian,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Thomas 
Waters,  Alice  and  Elizabeth.  Bedford,  Herts. 

Walter  WALKER,  yeoman,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  Walker,  v.  James  RYLEY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a close  in  Meriden.  Warwick. 

8-9  The  same  v.  the  same  and  Thomas  WALKER  of  Warwick,  tanner. 

Do.  Warwick. 

10-11  William  WALSAME,  husband  of  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  John  Bullocke  of  Lounde,  v. 
Thomas  STIRROPE  and  William  GREE. 

Bond  for  payment  of  legacies  to  the  children  of  the  said  Bullocke.  ? 

12-17  Robert  WALTON,  clerk,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  Walton,  v.  Edward  PLANKNEY,  gentle- 
man, and  Thomas  GREVE,  merchant. 

Messuage  with  appurtenances  in  Northgate  Street,  Chester.  Chester. 

18-19  Reynold  WAPPAM  of  Wiston,  yeoman,  v.  John,  son  of  Robert  SERLE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Chillington,  late  of  Richard  Wappam.  Mutilated.  Sussex. 

20-21  Edith  WARNER  v.  Robert  AYSSHE  of  North  Petherton. 

Money  and  apparel  promised  to  complainant  at  the  end  of  her  service.  Somerset. 

22-28  William  WARNER  v.  Thomas  LOVELL,  knight,  son  and  heir  of  Francis  Lovell,  knight, 
and  Thomas  RUDDOCKE. 

Messuage,  land  and  a fold-course  with  appurtenances  in  Bridgeham  and  Roudham,  late  of  Nicholas 
Hare,  knight,  Master  of  the  Rolls.  Norfolk. 

29-30  Henry  WATSONE  of  Ampthill,  co.  Bedford,  labourer,  v.  William  JENYNGES. 

Cottage  and  pightle  in  Baldock.  Herts. 

31  James  WATTYE,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  ENYS  and  John  TRESPRESON. 

Tenement  called  Rosemerjm  (in  St.  Budock?)  of  the  demise  of  John  Penkevell  and  William 
Trespreson.  Cornwall. 

32-33  George  WAUTON  v.  Miles  WHITSTOKE  of  St.  Olave’s  (Saint  Toylie)  in  the  suburbs  of 
London. 

Rings  and  gown  entrusted  to  defendants.  [Surrey.] 

34  Anthony,  William,  Thomas,  Nicholas,  Edmund  and  Jane  WEBBE  and  Edith  BRAMSDON, 
children  of  Christopher  Webbe,  deceased,  v.  Agnes  and  John  PLEDALL. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  the  manor  of  Studley  Grange  made  by  the  late  abbot  of  Stanley.  Wilts. 

35-39  J°hn  WEBBER,  clothier,  v.  Nicholas  OSBORN  and  Alice  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the 
wife  of  Richard  Syth. 

Woad  seized  at  Minehead  on  an  unreasonable  replevin!.  Somerset. 

40  Alexander  WELLYS  v.  Thomas  A MERE. 

Messuage  and  garden  in  Nether  Street,  Ryde.  Mutilated.  [Hants,  I.W.] 

41-45  Jane  WENTWORTH  and  others,  executors  of  Nicholas  Wentworth,  knight,  porter  at 
Calais,  v.  Paul  DAYRELL,  esquire. 

Lease  by  defendant  of  lands  in  Lillingstone  Darvell.  Buckingham. 

46-47  Henry  WESCOTT  of  Stafford  Castle  v.  William  WESCOTT  of  Handsacre  [his  grand- 
father ?]. 

Sale  of  lands  entailed  on  complainant  at  the  marriage  of  Roger,  son  of  defendant,  with  Eleanor, 
daughter  of  John  Wolseley  of  Wolseley.  Mutilated.  Stafford. 

48  Leonard  WEST,  esquire,  servant  to  the  Queen,  and  Barbara  his  wife,  the  Queen’s  woman, 

v.  Robert  EYRE,  gentleman,  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  called  Rockley  Hall  alias  Shirley  House  and  land  in 
Burgh-Wallis.  York. 

49-52  The  same  v.  Richard  MOORE. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  the  same.  Mutilated.  York. 

53-54  Richard  WEST,  parson  of  South  Somercotes,  v.  Nicholas  GIRLYNGTON,  gentleman. 

Forcible  ouster  from  complainant’s  glebe  and  seizure  of  tithe  corn  and  deeds.  Lincoln. 

55  Anthony  and  Edward  WESTON,  executors  of  William  Weston,  B.D.,  parson  of  God- 

manchester,  v.  Thomas  COLLYNS  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Money,  plate,  books,  writings,  etc.  Huntingdon. 


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John  WESTON  and  Parnell  his  wife,  cousin-german  of  William  Sherington,  knight, 
deceased,  v.  Henry  SHERINGTON,  brother  of  the  said  Sir  William  and  administrator  of 
his  goods. 

Money  paid  by  John  Pope  to  the  said  Sir  William  to  the  use  of  the  said  Parnell.  

57-58  Richard  WHALLEY,  esquire,  v.  Anthony  EYRE  and  Henry  HUET. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Whitwell.  Derby. 

59  The  same  v.  John  ROWELL  of  London,  embroiderer,  late  his  servant,  and  Paul  POPE, 
scrivener. 

Theft  of  clothing  from  chests  in  Mr.  Mering’s  house  called  Derby  Place.  London. 

60  Richard  WHALLEY,  esquire,  late  chamberlain  to  the  Duke  of  Somerset,  v.  John  RAVISHE, 
clerk,  the  Duke’s  comptroller. 

Action  for  wages  disallowed  by  complainant,  after  a judgment  of  this  court  in  the  latter’s  favour. 

Surrey. 

61-63  Thomas  WHALLEY,  gentleman,  v.  Ralph  WYNDALL  of  Willoughby,  yeoman. 

Detention  of  bonds  relating  to  the  discharge  of  a debt  due  to  Walter  Whalley  of  Willoughby,  uncle 
of  complainant.  Notts. 

64-65  William  WHITEFELD  v.  George  KERY,  an  executor  of  Thomas  Kyrye. 

Annuity  of  the  bequest  of  the  said  Thomas,  who  died  seized  of  lands  in  Binweston,  Leighton 
Rogers,  Hyssington  (Hyston),  Wilmington  (in  Chirbury),  Wynsley  (i.e.  Winsbury  in  Chirbury?), 
Rorrington  (in  Chirbury),  Asterley  (in  Pontesbury),  Wandsworth,  Battersea,  and  Slingesby  alias 
. . . ekerse.  Other  legacies  described.  Mutilated..  Salop,  Surrey,  Kent. 

66-67  The  same  v.  the  same  and  the  mayor,  bailiffs,  etc.,  of  SHREWSBURY. 

Actions  of  debt.  Subpoena  and  [ corpus  cum  causa].  Mutilated.  Salop. 

68  John  WHYTE  v.  Wylmott,  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  LYDE  of  Chipping  Torrington,  and 
administratrix  of  his  goods. 

Price  of  leather.  Devon. 

69  Christopher  WIGGENS  v.  John  DAVY  alias  Baker. 

Tenement  in  Walton  by  Aylesbury,  late  of  Thomas  Baker,  deceased,  great-uncle  of  complainant. 

Bucks. 

70  William  WILBON  and  Robert  LUCAS,  for  themselves  [and  other  inhabitants]  of  Shefford, 
v.  John  MYLWARD  of  Gravenhurst. 

Land  in  Shefford  acquired  for  maintenance  of  the  road  there.  Bedford. 

71  Henry  WILLAN  of  Kelshall,  co.  Herts,  v.  Hugh  JENKYNSON  of  London,  salter. 

Bond  and  fee  for  apprenticeship  of  John,  brother  of  complainant,  whom  defendant  failed  to  teach. 
Subpoena  duces  tecum.  London. 

72  Thomas  WILLIAMS  of  London,  merchant  tailor,  v.  Richard  AUNDERSON  of  Northaw 
(the  Northe  Halle),  gentleman. 

Bond  for  price  of  cloth  ( described ) bought  of  William  Feildinge  of  London,  merchant  tailor. 

London,  Herts. 

73-74  Robert  W’OOD  v.  John  ap  Harry  ap  John  GRUFFITH  and  Lourie  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages,  burgages,  lands  and  rents  in  Flint  and  Coleshill,  late  of 
Robert  Wood,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  and  husband  of  the  said  Lourie.  Flint. 

75  Robert  WOODE,  Agnes  his  wife,  William  HASSAR,  and  Geoffrey  BAYLIE,  clerk,  v. 

Thomas  CANTIE  of  Holton-le-Moor  (Howton  in  the  More),  labourer,  Peter  LEE,  and 
Edward  WEBSTER,  priest. 

Presentation  to  the  church  of  Welton  by  Louth,  granted  by  the  prior  and  convent  of  Ormsby  to 
Richard  Hasser,  whose  executors  are  the  said  Agnes  and  William.  Lincoln. 

76-79  Hamond  WOODHALL  v.  Nicholas,  grandson  and  heir  of  Thomas  BOOTHE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Goxhill  (Golsell)  of  the  entail  of  William  Woodhall,  grandfather  of  com- 
plainant. Lincoln. 

80  John  WORME  v.  Nicholas  THEWE. 

Messuage  in  the  manor  of  St.  Ives,  late  of  Thomas  Feld,  clerk.  Huntingdon. 

81  Edward  WRYGHT  v.  Henry  KYRKE,  chaplain. 

Sums  payable  on  an  under-lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Conington.  Mutilated.  Huntingdon. 

82-88  Ellen  WRYNE  of  Hesslewood,  co.  York,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Ralph  Wryne. 

gentleman,  v.  John  (Jenkyn),  son  and  heir  of  John  ALDERSEY,  gentleman,  and  William 
ALDERSEY. 

Messuages,  land  and  rent  in  Middle  Aldersey,  Crook  Aldersey,  Clutton  (Clatton),  Chowley,  and 
Coddington.  Faded.  See  Files  922,  No.  18;  1086,  No.  18.  Chester. 

89  Roger  WURTHYNGTON,  Alice  his  wife,  and  John  their  son  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of 
Henry  WYGLEY  and  George  WYGLEY. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  said  Elizabeth’s  manor  of  Scraptoft,  late  of  the  prior  and  convent  of 
Coventry.  Leicester. 

90  John  WYDLAKE  of  Catcombe,  husbandman,  great-grandson  and  heir  of  Thomas 
Sto(w)ye,  v.  John  HUGH. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a burgage  and  land  in  Dunster.  Somerset. 

91-96  John  WYKE  v.  Nicholas  BARBAR,  Margery  his  wife,  and  Robert  FOSTER  of  Tonge. 

Bond  of  the  said  Foster  bequeathed  to  complainant  by  William  Wyke  of  Prior’s  Lee,  yeoman, 
father  of  the  said  John  and  Margery.  Salop. 


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97  William  WYKES  and  Henry  STEPHINS,  gentlemen,  and  John  BOWDON,  parishioners 
and  governors  of  the  parish  of  Northlew,  in  the  name  of  the  said  parishioners,  v.  John  COVE. 

Messuage  and  land  called  the  Church  House  in  Northlew  demised  to  complainants  and  others  for 
the  repair  of  the  church.  Devon. 

98  William  WYLLOWES  v.  Anne  [DE  VERE],  countess  of  Oxford. 

Land  in  Camps  of  the  demise  of  defendant.  Cambridge. 

99-100  Hugh  WYLLUGHBY  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Laurens,  v.  Henry, 
grandson  and  heir  of  Thomas  LAWRENCE. 

Annuity  awarded  to  complainants  in  this  court  out  of  the  manor  of  Solton  (in  West  Cliffe)  and 
lands  in  Bridge,  Upper  Hardres,  Rowling  (in  Goodnestone  and  Wingham),  Nackington,  and 
Parmested  (in  Kingston).  See  File  1390,  No.  60.  Kent. 

101  William  WYLLYAMS  of  East  Parley  v.  John  RYNGWOOD. 

Debt  of  Francis  Bucklond,  vicar  of  Sopley,  deceased,  of  whose  goods  defendant  is  administrator. 

Hants. 


102  John  WYLLYAMSON  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  Henry  Wood  for  money  entrusted  to  complainant  and  repaid.  Certiorari.  London. 

103  Edward  WYLMOT  of  Witney,  merchant,  v.  William  BOXE  of  London  and  Philip  his  brother. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  lands  in  the  tithing  of  Corbery  in  Witney.  Oxford. 

104  Thomas  Maria  WYNGEFELDE  of  Kimbolton,  co.  Huntingdon,  esquire,  v.  John  BOS- 
GRAVE  of  Renhold  (Rennall),  gentleman,  servant  to  the  Earl  of  Bedford. 

Rival  leases  of  the  parsonage  of  Dean  from  the  dean  and  chapter  of  Worcester  and  William 
Chamberlen,  parson,  deprived.  Bedford. 

105-106  Mark,  son  of  William  WYNTER,  deceased,  and  administrator  of  his  goods,  v.  John  SALTER. 
Land  in  Rogate  and  Harting  of  the  demise  of  the  abbot  of  Durford.  Sussex. 


FILE  1483. 


1-7  Edward  WALKER  of  London,  yeoman,  v.  Christopher  BYKKERS. 

Crown  lease  of  a tenement  in  Cawthorpe.  York. 

8 John  WALKER  of  Brokenbo rough,  co.  Wilts,  husbandman,  v.  HOELL  ap  Thomas  and 
others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Llanhhangel,  late  of  David  ap  Rosser,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant. 

Brecon. 

9 Richard  WALLASTON  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  William  son  and  executor  of  Thomas  Povntell  for  a debt  which  should  have  been  set 
against  the  profits  of  a parsonage  (name  omitted).  London. 

10  Arthur  WALSHE,  esquire,  and  Mary  his  wife,  daughter  of  Bryan  Tuke,  knight,  v.  John 
NORTON  and  William  HOGBYN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Tatenham  (in  Sellinge)  and  Heyton  (in  Stanford)  and 
a messuage  and  lands  in  Sellinge,  Stanford,  Ostenhanger,  Monks’  Horton,  Lymne,  Hurst,  and 
Eastbridge  of  the  settlement  of  Reynold  Scott,  knight,  former  husband  of  the  said  Mary.  Kent. 
n-14  Matthew  WARCOPPE  v.  Eleanor  WILTON. 

Price  of  three  ‘ eskeppes  ’ of  bigg  sold  to  John,  son  of  defendant. 

15  Christopher  WARREN  of  Coventry,  draper,  v.  Edward  BYBBYE. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  part  price  of  cloth,  dismissed  owing  to  complainant’s  absence  through  illness. 

Warwick. 

16  Randall  WARREN  v.  John  MATLEY  and  George  RIDGEWAY. 

Lease  of  meadow  in  Stockport  (Stopforthe)  promised  to  the  said  Warren  and  Ridgeway  jointly 
by  the  said  Matley.  Chester. 

17--21  Richard  WATTES  and  Eleanor  his  wife,  a daughter  of  Joan  Hannam,  deceased,  v.  Matthew, 
son  and  heir  of  William  GRENE. 

Land  and  common  of  pasture  for  a ' heyffecare  ’ and  other  beasts  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Wilton 
(rectius  Milton)  Clevedon.  Somerset. 

22-26  Katherine,  late  the  wife  of  William  WEBBE,  v.  John  WEBBE  his  executor. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  Salisbury.  Wilts. 


27-29  Robert  WEBBE  v.  William  EVERELL  of  Oundle,  chandler. 

Money  entrusted  to  defendant  by  complainant’s  uncle,  John  Webbe,  deceased,  parson  of  Benefield. 

Northampton. 


30  The  same  v.  William  EVERELL  the  younger,  Edmund  ABELL  and  Eleanor  his  wife. 
Reviver  of  the  above,  the  said  William  and  Eleanor  being  executors  of  William  the  elder. 

Northampton. 

31  Nicholas  WEBSTER  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Anne  GEE. 

Messuages  in  Rothley,  late  of  Robert  Vyncent  of  Markfield,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said 
Agnes.  Leicester. 

32-33  Edmund,  son  of  Henry  WEKES,  deceased,  v.  Hugh  his  brother  and  Anthony  HONY- 
CHURCHE. 

Lease  of  land  in  Broadwoodkelly,  to  the  said  Hugh  only,  in  breach  of  conditions  of  surrender  of  a 
former  lease.  Somerset. 


34-36  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  WELSTEDE,  v.  William  LOKYER  and  William  BUDDON, 
husbandman. 

Tenement  called  ' Gauntes  Ferme  ’ of  the  demise  of  John  Leigh.  Mutilated.  Dorset. 


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37  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  Lewis  WEST,  esquire,  v.  George  TOFTES  and  others,  feoffees 
to  uses. 

Writ  of  error  on  a tine  of  lands  in  Canterbury.  Mutilated.  Kent. 

38-41  Margaret  WEST,  a daughter  and  heir  of  Christopher  Hales,  knight,  v.  William  WEST, 
knight,  formerly  her  guardian,  and  John  ROBYNS  of  London,  draper. 

Seizure  of  bonds  given  by  the  said  Robyns  to  Lewis  West  of  Wales,  co.  York,  esquire,  deceased, 
husband  of  complainant  and  son  of  the  said  Sir  William,  and  action  of  debt.  York,  London. 
42-43  Lewis  WESTE  and  John  DYER  v.  Ralph  JOHNSON. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  respited  by  agreement.  Kent. 

44  John  WEY  of  Stoke  St.  Gregory,  weaver,  v.  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  BAYNE, 
deceased,  and  administratrix  of  his  goods. 

Money  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  Joan,  daughter  of  the  said  Richard 

Somerset. 

45  Richard  WH ALLEY,  esquire,  v.  William  BOWLLES,  esquire. 

Detention  of  vouchers  to  an  account  of  the  parsonage  of  Ratcliffe  ordered  by  this  court.  Notts. 
46-47  Richard  WHALLEY,  esquire,  v.  Ralph  PYNDER  of  London,  grocer. 

Procuring  an  attachment  for  a debt  satisfied  by  Hugh  Willoughby,  knight.  London. 

48  Robert  WHEATLEY  of  Netherton,  co.  York,  v.  James  WHEATLEY,  parson  of  Barton- 
in-the-Beans. 

Lease  of  defendant’s  parsonage  promised  in  return  for  goods  supplied.  Notts. 

49  Robert  WHETEAKER  of  Bishopstrow,  clothman,  v.  William  BROWNE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Cherhill.  Wilts. 

50  John  WHITEFORD  of  Edmonton,  co.  Middlesex,  v.  JOHN  ap  Gruffydd  ap  Powell  and 
John  LLOID. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  pasture  in  Llanferras  bought  of  Jevan  ap  Richard.  Denbigh. 

51-52  John  WHRYTTE  of  Henham  v.  Alice  WHRYTTE  his  ‘ mother-in-laywe  ’ (i.e.  stepmother). 
Lands  ( described ) in  Debden,  late  of  W'llliam  Whrytte,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Essex. 

53  Joan  WHYTE  v.  William  WHYTE  of  Newport,  co.  Bucks. 

Promise  to  assure  messuages  and  lands  in  Kilburn  and  Hampstead  to  William  Whyte,  deceased, 
husband  of  complainant  and  son  of  defendant.  Middlesex. 

54-56  John  WHYTE  of  Bristol,  gentleman,  v.  George  HERBERT,  knight,  executor  of  John 
Cradocke  of  Bedminster. 

Debt,  defendant  claiming  to  have  sold  his  executorship.  Gloucester,  Somerset. 

57-59  Thomas  WHYTE,  knight,  alderman  of  London,  v.  John  MYDWYNTER  and  Agnes  his  wife. 
Price  of  cloth  supplied  to  Edmund  Blackburne  of  Brighton,  draper,  late  the  husband  of  the  said 
Agnes.  London,  Sussex. 

60-61  Robert  WILCOCKES  v.  Thomas  RAVEN. 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Knossington  (Knoston),  formerly  of 
the  monastery  of  Owston  (Wooston).  Leicester. 

62-63  Thomas  WILLOUGHBY,  esquire,  a minor  in  the  king’s  ward,  v.  George  MEDLEY  and 
others,  executors  of  Henry  Willoughby  his  father. 

Profits  of  the  manors  of  Wollaton  and  Middleton.  Notts.,  Warwick. 

64  William  WINDSOR,  lord  Windsor,  v.  James  [BLUNTE],  lord  Mountjoy. 

Reviver  of  a suit  against  William  [Blunte],  lord  Mountjoy,  for  the  manors  of  Brayton,  Sutton. 
Sapperton,  Alkmonton,  Bentley,  Hatton,  Langweston  (i.e.  Longstone?),  Brightrichfeld  (i.e. 
Birchitt  near  Dronheld  or  Birdheld  in  Edington?),  Totley  (in  Dronfield),  Hazlewood,  Fald 
Madeley  (i.e.  Madeley  in  Checkley?),  Hampton  Lovet,  Thikenap[le]tre  (in  Hampton  Lovett?), 
and  Alwastre,  and  water-mill  and  lands  in  Fald  Madeley,  Alseyghe,  Cotton,  Alvaston,  Ambaston, 
Alleston,  and  elsewhere,  and  12  ' buliveres  ’ of  salt  within  Hampton  Lovet  and  Bartwich  (in 
Droitwich ?).  Mutilated.  Derby,  Stafford,  Worcester,  Leicester. 

65-66  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  WITTON,  v.  Thomas  PLOMER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Walsoken  and  Wisbech. 

Norfolk 

67  Jane  WOODLIEWS  v.  Humphrey  GABATL?S  of  Bonsall,  clerk. 

Debt,  the  bond  for  which  is  lost. 

68-69  Francis  WOODHOWSE,  gentleman,  v.  John  ATTMER. 

Manor  of  Great  Breckles  and  lands  there  and  in  Hockham  (Heokkham),  Shropham,  Stow,  and 
Thompson,  the  deeds  of  which  were  seized  during  Ket’s  rebellion.  Norfolk. 

70-75  William  WOTTON  of  Salisbury  v.  Edmund  BOWER. 

Debt  of  Thomas  Norman  of  Salisbury,  clerk,  deceased.  Wilts. 

76  Anthony  WRIGHT  v.  Thomas  ESTWOOD  and  Alice  his  wife. 

Presents  given  to  the  said  Alice  in  expectation  of  marriage.  

77-80  Richard  WYCHERLEY  of  Milcott,  co.  Warwick,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  Wycherley  of 
Wycherley,  and  Jane  his  wife  v.  Thomas  STURY,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ross  Hall  (in  St.  Chad’s,  Shrewsbury),  late  of  Eleanor  Kynaston  of 
Marton.  Salop. 

81  John  WYKE  v.  Thomas  ALLEN,  gentleman,  and  William  ALLESTRE  of  Derby,  glover. 
Joint  purchase  by  the  said  Wyke  and  Allestre  of  Cowden  Grange  and  lands  in  Bakewell  in  the 
tenure  of  George  Vernon,  knight,  and  others  (named).  Derby. 


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82-83  Philip  WYLLIAMS  of  Mathern,  co.  Monmouth,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  BARRELL,  vicar  of 
Ashcott,  and  William  WALTON  and  Richard  COMPTON,  gentleman. 

Lands  in  a close  called  Wythies  partly  of  the  demise  of  the  said  Barrell.  Somerset. 

84  John  WYN  of  Southwold,  merchant,  v.  the  bailiffs  of  SOUTHWOLD,  and  James  SUCKELYN 
of  the  same. 

Action  for  part  price  of  three-fourths  of  the  ship  Mary  Grace,  complainant’s  compurgators  being 
pressed  for  the  king’s  ships.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Suffolk. 

FILE  1484. 

1-4  John  WALEYS  of  Low  Ham,  labourer,  v.  John  HURDE  of  (Long?)  Sutton,  husbandman. 

Action  for  part  price  of  cattle  retained  in  part  payment  of  a debt.  Somerset. 

5 John  WALHEYD  v.  Chxistopher  BRYCKYLBANKES  and  Thomas  HOYLAND. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hathersage  of  the  gift  of  Roger  Walheyd,  clerk.  Derby. 

6-7  Edward  WALKER  v.  Thomas  GYBSON  of  West  Tanfield,  glover. 

Tenement  in  the  King’s  and  Queen’s  manor  of  Carthorp,  bought  of  Richard  Danby.  York. 

8-12  Ralph  WALLYS  of  Aldeby,  gentleman,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  WALLYS  of  Aldeby,  v. 
Robert  SKARLET. 

Land  in  Lowestoft.  (Defendant  pleads  a recovery  in  the  manor-court.)  Suffolk. 

13  Thomas  WALLYS  of  Andover  v.  William  and  Katherine  GUNTER. 

Debt  of  Richard  Lyster  of  Hurstbourn  Priors  paid  to  William  Gunter,  deceased,  master  of  com- 
plainant, father  of  the  defendant  William,  and  brother  of  the  shid  Katherine.  Hants. 

14-19  Vincent,  son  and  heir  of  William  WARNER,  v.  William  SAUNDER  of  Ewell,  co.  Surrey, 
esquire. 

Manor  of  Parrock  Inhams  and  messuages,  iron-mill  and  land  in  Hartfield  (Hatfeld).  Sussex. 

20-22  Roger  WARREN,  gentleman,  v.  Margery  COBBE,  late  the  wife  of  John  Sewell. 

Obtaining  a writ  of  nisi  prius  without  notice  in  an  action  of  dower  out  of  a messuage  and  land  in 
Alphamstone,  Twinstead  and  Great  Henney.  Essex. 

23-25  William  WARREN  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William 
ASTELL,  father  of  the  said  Agnes. 

Debt  assigned  to  the  said  William  by  Richard  Fox  in  consideration  of  his  marriage  with  the  said 
Agnes,  which  did  not  take  place.  

26-27  Thomas  WATERS  of  King’s  Lynn  v.  Ralph  WALLER  and  Mary  his  wife,  executrix  and 


late  the  wife  of  Geoffrey  Cobbe. 

Debt  of  Thomas  Thursby.  Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

28-31  John  WATERTON  v.  Nicholas  MYCHELL. 

Messuage  and  pasture  in  Wakefield  granted  to  complainant  and  Robert  and  John  (sic)  his  brother. 
See  File  1390,  No.  19.  York. 

32-37  J°lm  WEALE,  parson  of  St.  Mildred’s,  London,  and  Thomas  FERMOUR  alias  Tedstell  v. 
Thomas  VERNON,  esquire. 

Land  in  Walton  whereof  complainant  owns  the  chief  rent.  Salop. 

38-39  Edmund  WEKES,  Hugh  his  brother  and  Anthony  HONYCHURCHE. 

(Continuation  of  File  1483,  Nos.  32-33.)  Devon. 

40-41  Alice  WELMAN  v.  Edmund  YONGE,  Richard  STARTOPP,  and  others. 

Tenement  in  Aston.  Mutilated.  Oxford. 

42-43  George  WELSSHE  v.  Henry  ANDROWE  of  Rockbeare. 


False  presentment  at  the  hundred-court  of  East  Budleigh  for  bowling  and  other  unlawful  games. 

Devon. 

44-45  Henry  WELSSHE,  chaplain  to  the  Lord  Chancellor,  v.  Thomasyne,  late  the  wife  of  William 
THOMAS,  executed  for  high  treason. 

Presentation  to  the  prebend  of  Nonnington  after  the  death  of  Polydore  Vergil.  Hereford. 

46  Henry  WENTWORTH,  gentleman,  and  Crystyan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Edward 
Gyfford,  v.  John  SEMARE  her  brother. 

Detention  of  a lease  of  the  impropriate  parsonage  of  Thornborough.  Buckingham. 

47-51  Anthony  and  Edward  WESTON  v.  Thomas  COLYNS  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Goods  of  William  Weston,  B.D.,  late  vicar  of  Godmanchester,  whose  executors  complainants  are. 

Huntingdon. 

52  Robert  WHITE  v.  Christopher  EGMONTON. 

Messuages,  cottages  and  lands  in  Garthorp.  Lincoln. 

53-54  William  WHITHED  of  Stamford,  innholder,  v.  William  KINDERSELYE,  gentleman, 
under-sheriff. 

False  return  of  non  est  inventus  to  a writ  of  scire  facias  awarded  against  Thomas  Rose  of  Lutter- 
worth (Lettelworthe).  Leicester. 

55-56  John  WHYTEPAYN,  citizen  and  scrivener  of  London,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  executrix, 
and  late  the  wife  of  William  Lychefeld,  citizen  and  poulterer  of  London,  v.  the  sheriffs  of 
LONDON,  and  John  WAYLAND,  citizen  and  scrivener  of  London. 

Action  on  a bond  whereon  no  claim  was  made  in  the  said  Lychefeld’s  lifetime,  for  a debt  partly 
cancelled  by  a bond  given  on  the  said  Wayland’s  behalf,  and  embezzlement  of  deeds.  Certiorari 
and  subpoena.  [London. 


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57  John  WILKINSON  of  London,  merchant  tailor,  v.  Thomas  ROOKE,  Stephen  WRYT,  and 
others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a gild-house  and  land  in  Hundleby  and  rent  in  South  Somercotes 
and  elsewhere(  ?).  Lincoln. 

58  John  WILLE,  husbandman,  bailiff  of  the  court,  of  Trematon,  v.  John  BOURWOOD  and 
Henry  GRUBB. 

Actions  of  trespass  in  the  Common  Pleas  for  execution  of  a judgment  of  the  court  of  Trematon 
against  defendants  as  sureties  for  William  Molton  of  Plympton,  co.  Devon,  merchant.  Cornwall. 
59-62  Watkin  WILLIAMS  of  Salisbury,  yeoman,  son  of  William  Watkyns,  v.  John  WALBY, 
gentleman. 

Land  in  Llanhambach.  (Defendant  declared  that  the  suit  is  brought  by  Lewis  Havorde  without 
complainant’s  knowledge.)  See  File  1359,  No.  30.  Brecon. 

63-73  The  same  v.  DAVID  ap  Jevan,  JOHN  ap  David  (John  David  ap  Jevan),  William  DAVID 
ap  John,  and  JEVAN  ap  Hoell. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Llanfihangel-tal-y-llyn  claimed  by  the  second  defendant  under  a gift  of 
David  Eyre.  Brecon. 

74-76  Oliver  WILSON,  citizen  and  barber  surgeon  of  London,  v.  Thomas,  son  of  Thomas 
MALTHOWSE,  deceased. 

Messuage  and  land  and  keepership  of  woods  in  Grantley  of  the  demise  of  William  Malory,  knight. 

York. 

77-79  Edward  WOLFE  v.  Elizabeth  WOLFE. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Worminghurst,  Washington,  Shipley,  and  elsewhere,  late  of  John  Wolfe, 
deceased,  nephew  of  complainant  and  husband  of  defendant.  Mutilated.  Sussex. 

80-82  Robert  WOODE  of  Norwich,  gentleman,  v.  Alexander  MATHER. 

Money  and  plate  of  Edmund  Woode  of  Norwich,  alderman,  deceased,  father  of  complainant,  whose 
executors  both  parties  are.  Answer  wanting.  Norfolk. 


83-84  William,  grandson  and  heir  of  William  WOODE  of  Waldringfield,  v.  William  MARKANT 
of  Walton,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  Markant. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Hemley.  Suffolk. 

85-86  William  WOODROEFE,  gentleman,  and  William  FOSTER,  executors  of  William  Foster, 
v.  Richard  FOOTE  of  Downham  Hythe,  husbandman. 

Cottage  and  land  in  Brampton  sold  to  the  said  Foster.  Huntingdon. 

87  John  WOODWARDE  of  Chesterfield,  yeoman,  v.  John  HYLL  of  Duckmanton,  glover. 

Debt.  Derby. 

88  Henry  WORLANDE  of  London,  cordwainer,  v.  John,  son  of  Clement  SMYTHE,  knight, 
deceased. 

Rent  of  the  manor  of  Mugden  Hall  and  of  messuages  in  St.  Mary-at-Hill,  wherein  complainant  has 
acquired  the  life-interest  of  Alexander  Frogenhall,  esquire.  See  D.  XII,  7.  Essex,  London. 

89  Nicholas  WRYGGE  of  Thame,  ‘ wheler,’  v.  John  CHYCHE  (Cheche)  of  the  same,  husband- 
man. 

Action  on  a bond  after  respite  of  payment.  Oxford. 

90-91  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  WULFFE,  v.  William  BRADLEY  of  Cambridge,  brewer. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  in  Cambridge.  Cambridge. 

92  Christopher  WYGGINS,  husbandman,  v.  Edward  SLEGGE  of  London,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  make  a general  warranty  of  a tenement  in  Aylesbury,  late  of  the  fraternity  of  Our  Lady 
there.  See  File  1380,  No.  37.  Buckingham. 

93-94  Thomas  WYLKYN,  husbandman,  v.  Giles  ASSHEWELL,  husbandman,  and  Margaret 
his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Swavesey.  Cambridge:. 

95-96  Miles  WYLLYAMS  of  Sutton  C[ourt]ney,  yeoman,  kinsman  and  heir  of  Elizabeth,  daughter 
of  Edward  ap  Howell,  v.  Watkin  ap  Jevan  LLOYD  (Beanlloyd). 

Messuage  and  land  in  Cusop.  Hereford. 

97-98  Thomas  WYLLYS  and  Isabel  his  wife,  cousin  and  heir  of  Joan  Frenche,  v.  Thomas  JESOP. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Swyre.  Mutilated.  Dorset. 

99  John  WYLSON,  kinsman  and  heir  of  Robert  Fyssher,  v.  George  GRIFFITH,  knight,  and 
William  FYSHE(R). 

Messuages  and  land  in  the  said  Sir  George’s  manor  of  Alrewas.  Pedigree  given.  See  Files  993, 
No.  43 ; 1006,  No.  8.  Stafford. 


FILE  1485. 


1-8  Edward  WALGRAVE,  esquire,  and  Joan  his  wife,  v.  Cuthbert  [TUNSTALL],  bishop  of 
Durham,  and  Henry  [NEVILLE],  earl  of  Westmoreland. 

Occupation  of  a lead-mine  in  Eggleston  pending  a commission  from  this  court.  Durham. 

9-14  Ralph  WALLER  and  Thomas  WISE,  gentleman,  servant  to  Thomas  Hennage,  knight, 
deceased,  v.  Katherine  HENNAGE,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Sir  Thomas,  George  HENNAGE, 
esquire,  William  USTWATE,  and  others. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  the  site  and  demesnes  of  the  late  monastery  of  Wellow,  with  buildings, 
lands,  mill,  water,  tithes  and  rents  there  and  in  Weelsby  and  Clee.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 


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15-18  Thomas  WALTON,  gentleman,  and  Ann  his  wife  v.  Thomas  AISHLOCKE  and  John 
AISHLOCK,  clerk. 

Lands  in  Heytesbury,  late  of  Thomas  Aishlock,  deceased,  husband  of  the  said  Ann.  Wilts. 

19  William  WAREN  and  others,  for  themselves  and  the  inhabitants  of  Castor,  Ailsworth, 
Sutton  and  Upton,  v.  [Roger  WYNGFYLD,  esquire,  J.P.]. 

Rights  of  common,  etc.,  of  the  demise  of  former  abbots  of  Peterborough.  Mutilated. 

Northampton. 

20  Katherine  WAS[TENES  and  others,  children]  of  George  Wastenes  of  Heydon,  esquire,  v. 
Jeffrey  WASTENES,  executor  of  the  said  George. 

Legacies  of  the  said  George  who  died  seized  of  a messuage  in  Wayles  in  the  parish  of  Treton  (sic), 
and  of  lands  there  and  in  Brampton,  Laughton,  Throxon  (rectius  Thropom,  i.e.  Throapham)  and 
Chapel  Anston.  Mutilated.  York. 

21  Robert  WEBBE,  ‘ one  of  the  most  honourable  courte  of  Chauncery,’  v.  William,  son  and 
heir  of  William  EVERELL,  and  others. 

Duplicate  of  File  1483,  No.  30.  Northampton. 

22  Richard  WERE  v.  Thomas  SOMERFEELDE. 

Manor  in  Yanworth  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Culpeper  of  Bedgebury,  esquire.  Mutilated. 

Gloucester. 

23  Hugh  WESTWOOD  v.  John  SELSMAN  and  James  ROLLES  of  Cam. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Arlington  and  land  there.  See  File  1480,  No.  38. 

Gloucester. 

24  Richard  WHALLEY  v.  . 

Manor  of  Tawton  (i.e.  Toton).  Mutilated.  Bill  wanting.  See  File  1391,  No.  40.  [Notts.] 

25-27  William  WHYSSHET  v.  John  SAMBORNE,  esquire. 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  the  form  of  Bathingbourne  (in  Newchurch).  Hants  (I.W.). 

28-30  John  WILLIAMS  of  Ross  v.  Harry  WYLLAN  of  Enfield,  co.  Middlesex. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Ross  as  security  for  a loan  spent  in  suing  for  the 
completion  of  a Crown  lease  of  the  manor  of  Kingstone.  Replication  wanting.  Hereford. 

31-32  Thomas  WILSON  of  London,  beer-brewer,  v.  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  Giles  KYRBY, 
and  administratrix  of  his  goods. 

Money  received  by  the  said  Giles  as  complainant’s  servant.  Mutilated.  London. 

33-34  John  WODDE  v.  Richard  GERMAN  and  others. 

Coal-mine  in  Lenton  of  the  demise  of  the  said  German,  and  messuage  and  land  there  and  in  Mere 
and  Longton.  Stafford. 

35  Roger  WOLHOWSE  of  London,  haberdasher,  v.  Richard,  father  and  executor  of  William 

RAULYNSON  of  Doncaster,  chapman. 

Debt  for  haberdashery  supplied.  London,  York. 

36-37  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  WOODE,  v.  (John  ap)  Harry  ap  John  GRUFFYDD  and 
Lowry  his  wife,  mother  of  complainant. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages,  burgages  and  land  in  Flint  and  Coleshill.  (Defendants 
say  that  they  extend  into  Bowlles).  Flint. 

38-42  John,  son  and  heir  of  William  WOODYE,  v.  Henry  GYLE,  Robert  GOODE,  and  John 
GREY. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Staines,  Egham  and  Thorpe,  and  barn  in  Hale.  Middlesex,  Surrey. 

43-48  The  same  v.  the  said  GYLE  and  GOODE  and  Gertrude  GREY. 

Do.  Middlesex,  Surrey. 

49-50  George  WORSELEY,  [parson]  of  Nettleton,  co.  Wilts,  v.  John  KERY,  late  mayor  of 
Hereford. 

Extortion  of  a bond  and  rings  by  imprisonment  at  Hereford  on  a charge  of  incontinence. 
Mutilated.  Answer  wanting.  Hereford. 

5I_53  James  WORSELEY  of  Hamworthy,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  TRAVERS. 

Manor  of  Shapwick,  formerly  of  John  Camell,  deceased.  Pedigrees  given.  Dorset. 

54  Richard,  son  and  executor  of  Robert  WOTTON,  v.  William  TYDDER  and  Robert  his  son. 

Messuages  in  Bicton  (near  Shrewsbury)  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  of  . . . Mutilated. 

Salop. 

55-56  Reynold,  son  of  John  WYLLYAMS,  knight,  v.  Bridget,  late  the  wife  of  Walter  CHALCOTT 
of  Sulhampstead  Banister,  gentleman,  former  husband  of  Isabel,  mother  of  complainant. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Burghfield.  Berks. 

57  Thomas  and  James,  sons  and  executors  of  Robert  WYLSMERE,  v.  Gabriel  BUSHE. 

Goods  of  Alice,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Saryche,  whereof  the  said  Robert  and. 
Gabriel  were  administrators.  Diocese  of  London. 

58  William  WYNDESOR,  lord  Windsor,  and  others,  executors  of  Andrew,  lord  Windsor,  v 
Robert  WINGFYLDE,  esquire,  executor  of  Humphrey  Wingfilde,  knight,  an  executor  of 
John  [de  Vere],  earl  of  Oxford. 

Action  on  a bond  for  price  of  the  wardship  of  Roger  Corbett,  long  since  paid.  

59  Ralph  WYSEW’ALL  and  [Elizabeth  his  wife,  granddaughter  of  Walter  Fenymore],  v. 
William  ASHEMAN  and  Anne  his  wife,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Beynton. 

Legacies  of  the  said  Fenymore  and  Beynton,  including  messuages  (described)  in  Caine.  Mutilated. 

[Wilts.] 


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60  Thomas  WYTHYETT  v.  George  SNOWE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  late  of  John  Criksall,  deceased,  uncle  of  com- 
plainant. Mutilated.  Sussex. 

hi  John  W ...  v.  John  and  John  (sic),  sons  and  executors  of  William  PYKE. 

Refusal  to  discharge  complainant  in  an  action  by  Walter  Pyke  of  Bristol,  another  son  of  the  said 
William,  for  a debt  partly  paid  to  the  latter.  Faded.  Glamorgan,  Bristol. 

FILE  1486. 

1 John  WADE  and  William  BYLKEYE  v.  John  COUNDEY. 

Refusal  to  complete  a grant  of  the  reversion  of  a ' justemente  ’ or  parcel  of  land  in  Lesnewth. 

Cornwall. 

2-5  William  WALDRAM  of  Kingsey,  co.  Oxford,  v.  Thomas,  his  elder  brother. 

Parsonage  of  Aldborne  leased  to  both  parties  jointly  by  Joan  Styphens  of  Inglesham,  in  Berks. 

Wilts. 

6 John  WALLBOTT  v.  John  LYNGHOK,  Margaret  his  wife,  William  . 

Goods  of  William  Awstyn,  deceased.  Mutilated.  [Norfolk?] 

7 Thomas  WALLYS  of  Southampton,  gentleman,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  executrix  and  late 

the  wife  of  Ralph  Forster,  v.  [Thomas  WHYTE],  bishop  of  Winchester. 

Lease  of  the  manor  of  Twyford,  wherein  the  said  Forster  built  a mill.  Mutilated.  [Hants.] 

8 Robert  WARDE,  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Hartknoll,  and  Thomas 

[HARTKNOLL]  her  son  v.  John  HARTKNOLL  of  Ilfracombe,  father  of  the  said  John, 
Thomas  his  brother,  and  Richard  CORNISHE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Middle  Haggington  (in  Ilfracombe  or  Berrynarbor)  of  the  gift  of  the  first- 
named  defendant.  Devon. 

9 Edith  WARNER  v.  Robert  ASHE  of  North  Petherton  (Peverton). 

Wages  in  money  and  goods.  Somerset. 

10  Thomas  WARTER,  yeoman,  v.  John  SMALEMAN. 

Refusal  to  complete  an  assignment  of  a leasehold  in  Dudley.  Worcs. 

11-17  Thomas  WARTER  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  SPENCER  and  Beatrice  his  wife. 
Part  price  of  rings,  gems  and  other  goods  ( described ) delivered  with  money  ( described ) to  William 
Parkyn,  deceased,  son  of  the  said  Beatrice,  whose  executors  defendants  are. 

London,  Archdeaconry  of  Leicester. 
18-19  Nicholas  WATKYNSON  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  ap  John,  v.  Anthony 
FOSTER,  bailiff  of  the  liberties  of  Newark,  and  others. 

Forcible  entry  at  Elton  Hall,  in  North  Nottingham,  pending  a suit  in  this  court.  Notts. 

20  Nicholas  WATKYNSON  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  ap  John,  v.  [John 

MALEN],  Robert  PORTE  and  others,  servants  of  the  said  Anthony. 

Distress  on  lands  in  North  Collingham  pending  a suit  in  this  court.  Mutilated.  See  D.  XII,  8. 

Notts. 

21-23  The  same  v.  John  MALLYN,  Owen  FERMERYE  and  others. 

Do.  Notts. 

24  Thomas  [WATSON],  bishop  of  Lincoln,  v.  [Jane  WRIOTHESLEY],  countess  of  Southampton, 
David  GRYFFITH,  and  Thomas  ALLEN  his  bailiff. 

Rent  claimed  out  of  the  manor  of  Ringden  for  keeping  the  Old  Temple  alias  Lincoln  Place. 

Huntingdon,  London. 

25  William  WATSON  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Henry  DAY. 

Land  in  Skidbrooke  late  of  William  Goodriche,  deceased  cousin  of  the  said  Margaret.  Pedigree 
given.  Lincoln. 

26-28  Henry  WAYNMAN,  clerk,  v.  Robert  JOHNSON,  clerk,  and  Thomas  JOHNSON. 

Debt.  

29-32  William  WAYTE,  husbandman,  v.  Marmaduke  BECKWITH,  gentleman. 

Action  for  slander  concerning  an  affray  at  Hartwith,  an  injunction  against  it  having  been  dissolved 
by  the  death  of  the  late  King.  See  Files  1166,  No.  29,  and  1394,  No.  15.  York. 

33  John  WEBBER  of  Taunton  v.  Henry  . . . 

Debt  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 

34  Henry  WEKES  v.  Hugh  MORRICE  and  others. 

Two-thirds  of  the  demesne  of  the  manor  of  Dilwyn  of  the  demise  of  John  Seyntlowe,  knight,  and 
Margaret,  his  wife.  Hereford. 

35  Gilbert  WELLER,  Avice  his  wife,  Thomas  MORTON,  Warborowe  his  wife,  Robert 
WILLYAMS  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  Francis  BROWNE,  esquire,  and  Anne  his  wife. 

Manors  of  Winterborn  Clenston,  Wotton  Glanville,  Hartley,  and  Halstock,  etc.,  late  of  George 
Delalynde,  knight,  deceased,  husband  of  the  said  Anne  and  brother  of  the  female  complainants. 

Dorset,  Wilts,  Hants. 

36-37  The  dean  and  chapter  of  WELLS  v.  Philip  LA  WES  and  Eleanor  his  wife,  executrix  and 
late  the  wife  of  John  Foxe. 

Debt  of  the  said  Foxe  as  deputy  to  Thomas  Speke,  knight,  deceased,  provost  of  Combe  in  Wells 
Cathedral.  Somerset. 

38  John  WELLYS  v.  Thomas  KERLE. 

Lands  in  Walford  late  held  by  defendant  of  Thomas  Wellys,  deceased  father  of  complainant. 

Hereford. 


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Ralph  WESTDENE,  late  sent  into  the  Fleet  prison  from  Westminster  by  order  of  the 
Chancellor. 

Petition  in  bankruptcy.  

1 John  [...],  abbot  of  WESTMINSTER  .v.  Henry  NORTHEY,  late  constable  of 
St.  Martin's-le-Grand. 

Action  of  slander  arising  out  of  charges  of  misconduct  in  office.  London. 

Richard  son  of  John  WESTON  of  Rugeley  v.  John  CHATTERTON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Horton.  Stafford. 


42-44  John  WAY  v.  Agnes  BAYNE.  Somerset. 

( Continuation  of  File  1483,  No.  44.) 

45  William  WEYGHTE,  Juliana  his  wife  and  Agnes  BYSSHOPPE  v.  Thomas  SARGENT, 
Agnes  his  wife  and  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Humphrey  HADLEY. 

Land  in  Kidderminster  late  of  William  Morford,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  grandparents  of  the  female 
complainants.  Worcester. 

46  Richard  WHALLEY,  esquire,  v.  William  GASCOIGNE. 

Manor  of  Whatton  and  messuages  and  lands  there.  Notts. 

47  Walter  WHALLEY  v.  Thomas  HUTTON. 

Agreement  as  to  the  parsonage  of  Broughton.  Commission.  Lincoln. 

48  John  WIGHT  and  Agnes  his  wife,  descendant  and  heir  of  Bernard  Jenyns,  v.  John  GREY, 
Lord  Grey. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Braboeuf  in  the  parish  of  St.  Nicholas,  Guildford, 
and  of  Polsted  in  Compton,  and  messuages  and  lands  in  Shalford,  Worplesdon,  Chiddingfold, 
Bromley,  Albury,  Wonersh,  Dunsfold  and  Haslemere.  Pedigree  given.  Surrey. 

49  John  WYLKINS,  of  Burwell,  husbandman,  v.  John  GRACE,  of  Newport,  co.  Essex,  his 
stepfather. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Haddenham.  Cambridge. 

50  Griffith  WILLIAMS,  daily  attendant  on  the  Earl  of  Pembroke,  r.  . . . TAILLOUR 

and  Robert  GREYNDEN. 

Lease  of  a rectory.  Mutilated.  ? 


51  William  John  WILLIAM  of  Llanvair  [Ivilgiden],  yeoman,  v.  John  CONWAYE,  gentleman. 

Loan  at  unlawful  usury.  Monmouth. 

52-55  WILLIAM  and  RETHERGII  ap  David  ap  Res  and  others  v.  DAVID  ap  Jevan  ap  Llewelyn. 
Land  in  the  town  of  Talabolyon  and  parish  of  Bettws  Co(y)daney.  Anglesey. 

56  The  same  v.  EVAN  ap  Lewis  ap  Evan  and  HENRY  ap  Rice. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Talabolyon.  Anglesey. 

57  WILLIAM  ap  Jevan  of  London  v.  JOHN  ap  David  and  JEVAN  ap  John. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Crickadarn,  late  of  Jevan  ap  David,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 

Brecon. 


58-59  WILLIAM  ap  Yevan  of  London,  serving-man,  v.  John  THELLWOLD,  feoffee  to  uses,  and 
others. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Llangar  late  of  Yevan  ap  David,  deceased,  father  of  complainant,  and 
others.  Merioneth. 

60  WILLIAM  ap  Thomas  i\  WILLIAM  ap  David  ap  Evayn  ap  Grono. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Penmon.  Anglesey. 

61  Richard  WILLYAMS  v.  John  THOMAS  ap  Watkin. 

Rent  of  doses  in  Devynnock  demised  while  at  sea  between  Ireland  and  Wales.  Brecon. 

62  The  warden,  scholars  and  clerks  of  WINCHESTER  College  v.  Giles  PERCY,  esquire. 

Tithes  of  LTp-Sydling,  in  the  parish  of  Broad  Sydling.  Dorset. 

63-65  William  WODCOCKE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Anne  [DE  VERE],  countess  of  Oxford. 

Wages  and  expenses  in  defendant’s  service.  Damaged.  

66-67  Humphrey  WOOD  v.  Richard  WOLRYCHE. 

Action  for  money  due  to  Ellen,  wife  of  defendant,  and  paid  to  the  use  of  Richard  his  father.  

68-69  Ralph  WORSELEY,  of  London,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  SHARPE,  clerk,  and  John,  grandson 
and  heir  of  John  DEANE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Wallasey.  Chester. 

70-72  Thomas  WRAYE,  of  Kensington,  smith,  v.  Richard  AYRE,  of  Shinfield,  husbandman. 
Failure  to  deliver  a ton  of  iron  promised  in  marriage  with  Alice  Fawce,  servant  of  defendant. 

Middlesex,  Berks. 

73-76  Edward  WRIGHT,  of  Bingham,  co.  Notts,  v.  Thomas  BURDON,  almsman  in  the  Queen’s 
bede-house  of  Leicester. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Gadsby,  Newbold,  Barnsby  and  South  Croxton,  late  of  John  Wright  and 
Margaret  his  wife,  grandparents  of  complainant.  Leicester. 

77-79  Roger  WRYGHT,  parson  of  Church  Hopton,  v.  Thomas  CAR(RE)MAN. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Church  Hopton  called  the  ‘ Maydens  Howse.’  Suffolk. 

80-82  Robert  WYGMOR  v.  William  WARDE,  John  HUGON  (Hogon)  and  William  RUGGE. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Roughton,  late  of  Ralph  Symonde  of  Cley, 
esquire.  Norfolk. 

83-84  William,  son  and  heir  of  William  WYLKES,  v.  William  MAUNSELL. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Bromsgrove  and  Clent  partly  held  of  the 
manor  (sic)  of  Bromsgrove  and  King’s  Norton.  Worcester. 


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85-88  William  W’YLKYN  of  Eulbourn,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  RANDE,  husband  of  Alice,  late  the 
wife  of  Thomas  Olyver. 

Land  in  Great  Wilbraham,  late  of  John  Wylkyn,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 

Cambridge. 

89-92  William  WYLLOWES  v.  Anne  [do  VERE!,  (mint ess  of  Oxford. 

Wages  earned  in  defendant’s  service.  Much  damaged.  (Defendant  describes  benehts  received 
from  her,  including  a lease  of  land  and  rights  of  pasture  in  Castell  Campes.)  [Cambridge.] 

93-98  Henry  WYLLOUGHBYE,  esquire,  v.  George  MEDLEY,  esquire,  and  others. 

Manor  of  Smallwood,  late  of  Hugh  Wylloughbyc,  knight,  father  of  complainant.  Chester. 

99-100  George  WYLLUGHBYE  v.  Richard  AGARDE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Coton,  bought  of  Edward  Ascolle  (Astoll,  Astele)  of  Tamworth.  Staeford. 
101-102  The  same,  described  as  esquire,  v.  Thomas  ALDRETT  alias  Grene. 

Do.  Stafford. 

103-104  John  WYLLYS,  husbandman,  v.  Richard  SMYTH. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a water  mill  and  land  in  Dunkerton.  Somerset. 

105  Robert  WYNDE  of  Gillingham,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  HUYSTOCK. 

Land  ( place  not  given ) of  the  grant  of  Richard  Carrant,  esquire.  Dorset. 

106-107  John  WYNSLAND  v.  Walter  PARKER  and  Ellen  his  wife. 

Manor  of  Cranford  of  the  demise  of  the  prior  and  brethren  of  St.  John  of  Jerusalem  in  England. 

Middlesex. 

108  Thomas  WYNTERBOURNE,  of  London,  veornan,  v.  Thomas,  son  of  Thomas 
WYNTERBOURNE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Grove,  late  of  John  Wynterbourne  of  Southcot,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  Berks. 

109  Edward  WYSTOWE,  citizen  and  grocer  of  London,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  John  MALYN, 
armourer,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  v.  Robert  GRYGGES  (Gregges),  of  West  Hanningfield, 
yeoman,  and  Thomas  and  Robert,  his  sons. 

Lease  held  in  Rettendon,  late  of  Edward  Grene  of  London,  mercer,  deceased,  father  of  the  female 
complainants.  See  File  1489,  No.  5.  Essex, 

iio-iii  Christopher  WYTHERS,  of  Hungerford,  co.  Berks,  and  Joan  his  wife,  v.  Thomas 
SYMBERBE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Harrington  formerly  of  Agnes  Longe,  deceased,  great-grandmother  of  the 
said  Joan.  Wilts. 

112  Richard  WYXSTEI')  of  Westminster,  clothworker,  v.  Thomas  DODDE  and  Anne  his  wife. 
.Messuage  and  land  of  the  demise  of  defendants  in  Newhall  and  Wrenbury.  Chester. 


FILE  1487. 

1 Edward  YABBE  alias  Hole  and  Nycholl  (sic)  his  wife  v.  Robert  HUGH  her  father. 

Moiety  of  a messuage  and  land  in  the  manor  of  Slapton  and  goods  promised  to  complainants  on 
their  marriage.  Devon. 

2 William  YARRYNGTON  the  elder  and  Hugh  his  son,  servant  to  the  Chancellor,  v.  William 
YARRYNGTON  the  younger,  also  his  son. 

Obtaining  a conveyance  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Astley  contrary  to  complainant’s  instructions. 

Worcester. 

3-5  Roger  YATES  and  Margaret  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Roger  Griswold,  v.  William  RAY- 
NOLDES,  citizen  and  bowyer  of  London,  Isabel  his  wife,  and  John  MYLNER. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage,  cottage  and  land  in  Ashow.  Warwick. 

6-8  William  YAXLEY  v.  John  OVEREY. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid. 

9 Robert  YENDALL,  vicar  of  Menheniot,  v.  John  TRELAWNY,  esquire. 

Right  of  way  to  complainant’s  vicarage.  , Cornwall. 

10-13  Leonard  YEO  v.  John  YEO,  gentleman. 

Two-thirds  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Huish.  Devon. 

14-18  William  YEO,  clerk  of  Chancery,  v.  Ralph  JACKSON,  Ellen  EGLEE  and  Michael  her  son. 
Land  and  barn  in  Fulham  and  Chiswick  formerly  of  Thomas  Robynson,  deceased.  Middlesex. 

19—22  Tristram,  son  of  John  YERELYE  (Yardelcyj,  r.  John  HATTON,  Michael  GRENE,  and 
Roger  COOKE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Milton  and  Trumpes  Mill  (both  in  Egham),  of  the 
demise  of  the  president  and  scholars  of  Corpus  Christi  College,  Oxford.  Surrey. 

23-25  Richard  YO  LG  RAVE  of  Dron  field,  husbandman,  v.  Alexander  CHAMBERS  and  William 
and  John  STANYFFOR  1 HE,  husbandmen. 

Messuage  and  lands  in  Eckington  and  on  Lightwood,  late  of  Geoffrey  Yolgrave,  yeoman,  deceased, 
father  of  complainant.  Derby. 

William  son  of  John  YOMAN  v.  Agnes  LOVED  A YE  and  William  SKELTON. 


26-30 


Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  in  Fyrrcbrige  ( i.e . Ferrybridge?). 


York 


31  Robert  YONG  v.  John  LIGHT. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Trent,  and  surrender  of  copies  of  a joint  tenancy  in 
Sherborne.  Somerset,  Dorset. 


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32-33  Eleanor  YONGE,  late  the  wife  of  Henry  Higgens  of  Bristol,  vintner,  v.  Simon  MUCLOO, 
gentleman,  grandson  and  heir  of  William  Mucloo.  See  Files  540,  No.  18;  1452,  No.  54. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Ivempsey  of  the  entail  of  Edmund  Longstone,  yeoman,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Worcester. 

34-35  John  YORKE  of  London,  knight,  v.  William  FAIRFAXE,  knight. 

Manor  of  Pallethorpe  in  Bolton  Percy  (Pedderthorpe,  Paderthorpe).  York. 

36-39  William  YORKE  of  Birmingham  and  Robert,  Stephen,  Richard  and  Hugh  YORKE  v. 
Thomas  CHORLTON  and  John  FOSTER,  gentleman,  and  William  CHERCHE. 

Pasture  in  Huntington  demised  with  a messuage  and  other  lands  by  the  late  prior  and  convent  of 
Wenlock  to  William  Yorke,  grandfather  of  complainants.  Salop. 

40-42  Roger  YOROTH,  servant  attendant  on  William  [Herbert],  earl  of  Pembroke,  v.  RICHARD 
ap  Jenkyn  alias  ap  Jene. 

Tenements  in  the  parish  (sic)  of  Llangoven  and  Pen-y-clawdd,  late  of  Jankyn  Yoroth,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainant.  Monmouth. 

43-46  Richard,  son  of  William  YOUNG,  v.  John  RUDGE  and  Denise  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of 
John  Young. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Toller  Porcorum  of  the  demise  of  Robert  Egarden,  gentleman.  Dorset. 

47-48  George  [ZOUCH],  lord  Zouch,  v.  Richard  son  of  Thomas  MARSSHE,  and  William 
BACH  AM. 

Manor  of  Caddington  and  lands  there.  Bedford. 

49-51  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Do.,  and  lands  in  Dunstable,  Henlow,  Edworth,  and  Kensworth. 

Bedford.  Hereford  ( rectius  Herts). 

52-53  Susan,  late  the  wife  of  John  [ZOUCH],  lord  Zouch,  and  others  v.  John  NEWCOURT. 

Account  of  profits  of  one-fourth  of  the  manor  of  Hartland,  which  defendant  was  to  receive  to  pay 
a debt  of  the  said  Lord  Zouch  whose  executors  complainants  are.  Devon. 

54-58  The  same  v.  Raymond  NOR(TH)LEIGH  and  George  STOWFORDE  (Stofforde),  gentleman, 
bailiffs  of  the  said  manor. 

Do.  Devon. 

FILE  1488. 

1-4  John  CRESIE  and  others  v.  William  GOODING  and  others. 

Tenements  in  Wodebridge.  Mutilated.  [Suffolk.] 

5 ...  his  wife,  and  GOLEY  verch  David  v.  RICHARD  ap  John  ap  Owen  and  JEVAN 
ap  Rich 

Messuages  and  land  in  Llangadfan,  late  of  Jevan  ap  David,  deceased.  Mutilated.  Montgomery. 

6 ...  HOLMES  v.  . . . 

Goods  of  Richard  Holmes  of  Carlton,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  Notts. 

7 William  WILBON  of  Shefford,  yeoman,  an  [executor?]  of  James  Dene,  gentleman,  . . . 

Tenement  in  Houghton  Conquest  [of  the  demise?]  of  the  monastery  of  Chicksand,  late  claimed  in 
this  court  by  William  Dore.  Mutilated.  Bedford. 

8 ...  and  Elyze  WYNDLE  of  East  Ravendale  (Randall)  v.  Thomas  FOSTER  of 
Binbrooke. 

False  evidence  and  detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  held  of  the  manor  of  Melton.  Subpoena 
duces  tecum.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

9 ...  v.  Thomas  AUSTEN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Duxhurst  and  land  in  Staplehurst.  Mutilated.  Kent. 

10  ...  dyer,  v.  William  (John)  BARRET  of  Bristol. 

Compensation  promised  for  woad  which  proved  useless.  Faded.  Gloucester. 

11  Thomas  . . . STON  of  Horncastle,  yeoman,  v.  John  BECKERYNG. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Sutton,  Huttoft,  and  elsewhere.  Damaged.  Lincoln. 

12  ...  v.  William  BLUNTE. 

Tenement  held  of  Christopher  Ashedon’s  manor  of  Fyfield.  Mutilated.  Berks. 

13  ...  ARD,  parson  of  Driby,  v.  Robert  BOWGHAN,  gentleman,  and  Margaret  KYME. 

Rights  of  common  in  the  manor  of  Driby.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

14  ...  of  Withington,  yeoman,  v.  John  BRANE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  lands  in  Brane.  Mutilated.  Hereford. 

15  ...  of  Egham,  co.  Surrey,  gentleman,  v.  Roger  COK  of  Chertsey,  co.  Surrey,  and 
Michael  . 

Manor  of  Milton  alias  Middelton  of  the  demise  of  an  Oxford  college.  Mutilated.  [Oxford.] 

16  ...  v.  John,  son  and  executor  of  Michael  DORMER,  knight,  and  Ambrose  [DORMER  ?]. 

Land  in  Latchford  pledged  by  the  said  Sir  Michael.  Damaged.  Oxford. 

17  ...  v.  Morice  EVANCE. 

Debt  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  Mutilated.  Oxford. 

18  William  . . . husbandman,  and  Mary  his  wife  v.  Richard  FLYNTHAM  of  Torksey, 

yeoman. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Brampton,  late  of  Thomas  Pall,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Mary. 
Mutilated.  Lincoln.’ 


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19  . . . v.  Henry  . . . and  Margery  FREMAN. 

Messuage  and  land  in  [Ruyton]  ‘ in  the  hundred  of  the  elevyn  townes.’  Mutilated.  Salop. 

20  John  . . . administrator  of  the  goods  of  Richard  Palmer,  parson  of  . . . deceased, 

v.  [Peter  HOCHYNSON,  clerk,  William  REYNOLDE],  gentleman,  and  William  WHYTE. 

Part  of  the  said  goods  awarded  to  complainant  by  the  bishop’s  official,  for  which  defendants  had 
letters  ad  colligendum.  Mutilated.  Suffolk. 

21  ...  husbandman,  v.  William  HOOPER  of  Topsham  (Appisham). 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a house  and  land  in  Kentisbere  and  of  goods  found  therein. 
Mutilated.  Devon. 


22  ...  v.  John  HORNER,  heir  of  Thomas  Horner  of  Mells. 

Lease  of  land  in  Westbury  on  a bad  title.  Mutilated.  Somerset. 

23  John  ...  v.  John  HOTHENY  and  others. 

Leasehold  in  Holborn  and  elsewhere.  Damaged.  Middlesex. 

24  Humphrey  . . . servant  to  the  Chancellor,  v.  John  JAMES  of  Hill. 

Failure  to  ‘ walle,  wynde,  and  dawbe  ’ a sheepcote  let  by  defendant  with  the  parsonage  of  Hanbury. 
Mutilated.  Worcester. 


25  Thomas  COSE(?)  v.  William  KYMPE  his  tenant. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Cassacawen  in  Blisland.  Damaged.  Cornwall. 

26  ...  labourer,  v.  William  LYNACERS  and  Humphrey  HOUEDEN. 

Crops  in  [Rugeley  ?].  Mutilated.  Stafford. 

27  ...  of  Ewhurst,  husbandman,  v.  Eleanor  MYLLES. 

' Stoddes  ’ of  timber  and  boards  entrusted  to  defendant.  Mutilated.  Surrey. 


28  ...  v.  William  NEWTON,  parson  of  Burythorpe. 

Lease  of  defendant’s  parsonage  promised  if  mass  were  again  said  in  England,  etc.  Mutilated. 

York. 


29  ...  servant  to  . . . Norman,*  canon  of  Salisbury,  deceased,  v.  Robert  PENRUD- 

DOCK,  esquire,  and  Edmund  BOWER,  yeoman  [executor  of  the  said  Norman?]. 

Repairs  of  the  said  Norman’s  house  and  expenses  on  his  account.  Mutilated.  Wilts. 

30  ...  rector  of  East  and  West  Leake,  v.  John  PORT,  knight. 

Tithes  claimed  under  a lease  of  complainant's  parsonage  made  by  Julian  Crosbye,  deceased,  late 
rector.  Mutilated.  Notts. 


31  ...  v.  George  RAVEN,  priest. 

Contract  to  serve  the  parish  church  of  Calk.  Mutilated.  Derby. 

32-34  . . . v.  Katherine,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  RAYNER  of  Peterborough,  and  William 

his  son. 

Action  on  a bargain  for  grain  with  the  said  Robert,  whose  executors  defendants  are,  after  sub- 
mission to  arbitration.  Mutilated.  Northampton. 

35  ...  v.  Robert  ROSE,  esquire. 

Crown  lease  of  the  castle  and  manor  of  Whorlton,  the  manor  of  Breighton,  and  the  reversion  of  the 
manor  of  Greenhow,  formerly  in  dispute  between  defendant  and  William  lord  Dacre  and  his  sons. 
M u (Hated.  York  . 

36  Gilbert  . v.  William  SMYTHE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ware,  late  of  Joan  Genynges,  deceased,  grandmother  of  complainant. 
Mutilated.  ~ Herts. 

37  ...  ERR  . . . esquire,  v.  Robert  STYLE. 

House  in  the  parish  of  St.  Martin's  demised  to  complainant  by  the  churchwardens  in  payment  for 
a supply  of  ordnance.  Damaged.  Jersey. 

38  Robert  . . . King’s  and  Oueen’s  servant  at  arms,  v.  Thomas  TAYLOUR  and  Thomas 
THROPPE. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Newhall,  of  which  the  said  Throppe  is  bailiff.  Mutilated.  Chester. 

39  Richard  . . . nephew  of  Jevan  ap  Hoell  ap  Richard  v.  THOMAS  ap  Hoell  ap  Aynyon. 

Messuage  in  Bryngwyn,  formerly  of  Hugh  ap  David  of  Michaelchurch.  Mutilated.  Radnor. 

40-41  . . . v.  Sir  Roger  WOODIIOWSE  and  John  WALTER. 

Turbary  and  fishery  in  Breckles.  Mutilated.  [Norfolk.] 

42  R . . . v.  William  WYTNEY  and  HUGH  ap  Howell  of  Clvro. 

Water-mill  and  land  in  Bryngwyn.  Mutilated.  Radnor. 


FILE  1489. 

1 Juliana  COTRELL  i\  Thomas  BAGOTT  and  John  COLERD,  yeoman. 

Forcible  occupation  of  land  in  Feckenham  and  seizure  of  goods.  (To  the  King.)  \\  orcester. 

2 William  FAIROK,  parson  of  Erethorn,  v.  James  CLIFFORD,  patron  of  his  church. 

Ouster  from  t he  said  church  by  threats  in  contempt  of  a former  decree  of  this  court.  (To  the 
archbishop  of  York.)  [Gloucester.] 

3 William  MIDDELTON  v.  Tristram  COUPER,  esquire,  and  others. 

Forcible  entry  and  assault  at  Lostwithiel.  (To  the  bishop  of  Winchester.)  Cornwall. 

4 William  SEGREVE  and  . . . his  wife]  v.  Thomas  CHAWORTHE,  knight. 

Manor  and  soke  of  Mansfield.  Mutilated.  Notts. 


* Not  in  Le  Neve. 


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Edward  WISTOWE,  citizen  and  grocer  of  London,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  John  MALYN, 
armourer,  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Robert  GRIGGES,  yeoman. 

Land  called  Roughall  Park  or  Wood  in  East  Hanningheld  (Handfyld),  formerly  held  by  Edward 
Grene  of  London,  mercer,  deceased,  father  of  the  female  complainants.  See  File  i486,  No.  109. 

Essex. 


6 Sir  Thomas  WYGHTFELD  v.  Sir  Hugh  THOMAS  and  Sir  Wvnter  WYNTER,  all  scholars 
of  Oxford. 

Resistance  to  arrest  by  the  commissary  of  the  university  on  a charge  of  intended  violence. 

Oxford. 

7 Robert  WYNTRESHILL  v.  John,  son  of  William  WAYTE,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Manors  of  Wintershull  (in  Bramley)  and  Frensshes,  etc.,  late  of  Robert  Wyntreshill,  father  of 
complainant.  (To  Thomas,*  bishop  of  London,  keeper.)  Surrey,  Sussex. 

8-9  Nicholas  FERYBY,  prebendary  of  Stillington,  in  York  cathedral,  v.  Thomas,  son  of  John 
SMYTH  of  Easingwold  and  John  HEBBULL  of  Huby. 

Threats  to  complainant  and  assaults  in  the  said  prebend  so  that  the  tenants  propose  to  abandon 
( guerpere ) their  tenancies  and  the  servants  their  services.  French.  (To  the  archbishop  of  York, 
1388-1394.)  York. 

10  Agnes  PLOMER  v.  John  WAKERLEY,  esquire,  and  John  BILLYNG. 

Burgages  and  lands  in  Peterborough  of  the  demise  of  William  Barfot,  great-grandfather  of  com- 
plainant. See  Bundle  7,  Nos.  192  and  317.  (No  heading;  cir.  1391-1463?).  Northampton. 

11  John  [HEMINGBROUGH  ?],  prior  of  Durham,  v.  Thomas  MAPPERLEY,  Thomas  his  son, 
recorder  of  Nottingham,  and  the  bailiffs  of  NOTTINGHAM. 

Arrest  of  two  cloth-sacks  brought  to  Nottingham  by  monks  of  Durham,  on  a plea  for  an  annuity 
granted  by  complainant  to  the  said  Thomas.  French.  Damaged.  (To  Thomas,  archbishop  of 
Canterbury,  1399  or  1407-9?)  Notts. 

12  Thomas  ASSHEBURNHAM  v.  Sir  Roger  PENES,  Adam  IWODE  and  others,  feoffees  to 
uses. 

Refusal  to  reconvey  the  manor  of  Ashburnham  and  forcible  ouster.  French.  (15th  century?) 

Sussex. 


13  John  BOWERMAN  of  Deddington  v.  John  HILTON. 

Lands  in  Little  Wooton  (Orton),  Little  Tew  (Tybba)  and  Hampton  inherited  from  Geoffrey  atte 
Hall  and  Galiene  his  wife.  French.  ' (To  the  King,  15th  century.)  Oxford. 

14  The  men  of  DENBIGH  v.  . . . 

Violation  of  liberties  [which  may  extend  to?]  the  boroughs  of  Conway  and  Rhuddlan.  French. 
Faded.  (15th  century.)  Denbigh. 

15  Richard  EDY  of  London,  brewer,  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Joan  TERRY,  Marion,  wife  of  Master 
ISBURY  of  Huntingdon,  ‘ baron,'  and  John  CHILD,  an  officer  of  the  King's  Bench. 

Abduction  of  complainant’s  child  on  pretext  of  showing  it  to  the  said  ‘ baron  ’ to  cure  distraction 
arising  from  the  loss  of  his  own  child  and  indictment  of  felony.  (To  the  King;  15th  century?) 

London,  Huntingdon. 


16  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Edward  LANGFORD,  esquire,  v.  Katherine,  late  the  wife  of  John 
ARUNDELL,  knight. 

A mark  of  gold  ‘ in  a pece  of  silke  fast  knyte,’  delivered  to  defendant  in  trust.  (To  the  bishop  of 
Lincoln  ; 15th  century.)  

17  John,  son  and  heir  of  Peter  PRESTON,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  DAWYS  of  Nevendon,  co. 
Essex,  Katharine  his  wife,  and  John  BRISTOW. 

Land  in  Enfield.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury ; 15th  century.)  Middlesex. 

18  William  WEST,  priest,  v.  John  HAYNSON,  late  mayor  of  Kingston-upon-Hull. 

Dismissal  from  the  office  of  reading  and  singing  divine  service  in  the  church  of  Holy  Trinity,  Hull. 
(To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury.  Early  15th  century.)  York. 

19  ...  WILFORD  of  Badburgham  v.  John  WESTRETE,  vicar  of  Badburgham,  feoffee 
to  uses. 

Messuage  and  land  [in  Babraham  ?]  held  under  the  will  of  John  Bevereche.  French.  Mutilated. 
(15th  century  ?)  [Cambridge.] 

20-23  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  WOLASHULL,  Thomas  BOTTISFORD  and  Agnes  his  wife 
v.  Bartholomew  BROKESBY,  esquire. 

Messuages,  land  and  rent  in  Melton  Mowbray  and  Burton  Lazars,  late  of  Richard  of  Waltam  and 
Maude  his  wife,  great-grandparents  of  the  female  complainants.  (To  the  King;  15th  century?) 

Leicester. 

24  ...  and  . . . his  wife  v.  Richard  HAYNE. 

Lands  in  Salisbury,  late  of  Thomas  Bere,  mason.  Faded.  (To  the  archbishop  ; 15th  century.) 

Wilts. 


25  William  . . . v.  Agnes  late  the  wife  of  John  PALMER,  and  John  PYNMORE,  feoffee 

to  uses.  • 

Messuage  in  Bristol  of  the  bequest  of  the  said  Palmer.  Damaged.  (To  the  bishop  of  Lincoln ; 
15th  century.)  Gloucester. 

26  Richard  KYNGESTON,  dean  of  Windsor,  v.  John  CR(0)UKERNE,  clerk. 

Vicarage  of  Saltash  to  which  defendant  fraudulently  obtained  a presentation  from  Thomas  Boteler, 
complainant’s  predecessor.  French.  [1402-1417  ?]  Cornwall. 

27  Richard  STOKYS  v.  Thomas  PENDYN,  vicar  of  Almeley,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Almeley,  late  of  Lewis  Stokys,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  (To  Thomas, 
archbishop  of  Canterbury ; 1412-3  or  1455-6.)  Hereford! 

* Thomas  Kempe  was  bishop  of  London  1450-1489,  and  Thomas  Savage  1496-1502;  but  neither 
appears  to  have  been  keeper  of  the  seal. 


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28  . . . v.  John  CAUMBRIGGE,  late  sheriff  of  Norwich. 

Procuring  a false  return  by  the  coroners  on  a replevin  of  goods  ( described ).  Faded.  French. 
[After  1418.)  Norfolk. 

29  Aleyn  CALY  and  others  v.  the  same  and  Robert  BAKSTER,  mercer,  also  late  sheriff. 

Do.,  following  a distress  on  a claim  of  rent  from  the  fullers  of  Norwich.  French.  (To  the  bishop 
of  Durham;  1418-1424.)  Norfolk. 

30-35  John,  abbot  of  CROYLAND,  v.  William  JOHNSON  alias  Waterson,  vicar  of  Moulton,  and 
John  REDESDALE,  yeoman. 

Common  in  a marsh  called  ‘ Purcente  ’ in  Croyland.  (To  the  King;  1427-1476?)  Lincoln. 

36  John  AUMFRE  of  Avestoke  v.  Nicholas  DURANT. 

Assault  and  subsequent  threats.  (To  the  bishop  of  Bath  and  Wells;  1432-1443.)  Devon. 

37  Thomas  BYTHAM  v.  Maude,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  SEWKER,  and  others,  his  executors. 

Annuity  promised  as  composition  for  a messuage  in  Wysbech.  French.  (To  the  bishop  of  Bath ; 
1432-1443.)  [Cambridge.] 

38  John  CULLOM  and  Eleanor  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  John  Guybon,  gentleman,  v. 
Thomas  DAN  YELL  and  Gregory  GUYBON,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Tenements  in  Clenchwarton  and  West  and  North  Lynn.  (To  the  bishop  of  Bath  and  Wells ; 

1432-1443?)  Norfolk. 

39  John  DERKE  of  London,  joiner,  v.  John  ATKYN  of  St.  Albans,  glover,  formerly  his  ‘ doer.’ 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  St.  Albans.  (To  the  Duke  of  Gloucester  ; 1432.)  Herts. 

40  William  ETON  of  Coventry,  merchant,  v.  Nicholas  DADENALL. 

Mill  and  land  in  Stivichall  (Styfford  Hale  joust  Coventre)  conveyed  to  defendant  to  pay  a debt 
out  of  the  issues  to  Thomas  Wyldegryse  of  Coventry,  draper.  French.  (To  the  bishop  of  Bath ; 
1432-1443.)  Warwick. 


41-42  Robert  FLECHER  v.  Stephen  NELLE  and  others,  late  bailiffs  of  Cambridge. 

Action  for  escape  of  Piers  Basse,  prisoner  for  debt,  the  present  bailiffs  refusing  to  execute  the  writs. 
(To  the  bishop  of  Bath.  1432-1443.)  Cambridge. 

43  William  HEGON  of  Gloucester  v.  John  HORSMAN  of  the  same,  bladesmith. 

Joint  purchase  of  smith’s  tools  ( described ) from  William  Olyvere  and  others.  French.  (To  the 
bishop  of  Bath  and  Wells ; 1432-3  ?)  Gloucester. 

44  Alice,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  John  RENAWDE,  v.  William  son  of  Thomas  BLAST,  and 
John  GODERICH. 

Forgery  of  a release  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Crawley  in  the  name  of  Mabel,  wife  of  the  said 
John.  French.  (To  the  bishop  of  Bath ; 1432-1443.)  Sussex. 

45  John  REYNWELL,  alderman  of  London,  v.  John  HAROP  and  others  of  Stratford-upon 
Avon,  husbandmen. 

Action  in  which  service  of  writs  was  impossible.  Mutilated.  (To  the  bishop  of  Bath;  1432-1443.) 

Warwick. 

46  Robert  SHEPERD  v.  Walter  ASLAK(  ?),  esquire. 

Contempt  of  a supersedeas  in  an  action  of  debt  in  Forncett  court.  (To  the  bishop  of  Bath;  1432- 
1443  or  1467-1472.)  Norfolk. 

47  William  TYLNEY  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  John  WYND. 

Legacy  of  William  Laveryk,  father  of  the  said  Elizabeth.  (To  the  bishop  of  Bath  and  Wells; 
1432-1443?)  

48  Roger  [PRATTE],  master  of  the  hospital  of  ST.  GILES,  NORWICH,  v.  Thomas  BALLE, 
sheriff  of  Norwich. 

Suppression  of  the  record  of  an  assize  taken  against  John  Chyrcheman  and  others  for  a rent  in 
Norwich.  French.  (To  the  bishop  of  Bath ; 1434.)  Norfolk. 

49  John  Hygons,  prior  of  ST.  OSWALD'S,  GLOUCESTER,  v.  Thomas  HERT  of  Gloucester, 
feoffee  to  uses. 

Land  in  King’s  Barton  by  Gloucester,  formerly  of  Edward,  predecessor  of  complainant.  French. 
(To  the  bishop  of  Bath  and  Wells ; 1434-1443.)  Gloucester. 

50-51  John  HALLE  v.  William  EDWYN,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Land  in  Stondon,  late  of  William  Halle,  father  of  complainant.  French.  (No  heading;  1435.) 

Essex. 

52  Ellen  JOCE  v.  Richard  ALCESTRE  and  William  METE. 

Assault  and  robbery  in  her  house  at  Worcester.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury.  Cir.  1443.) 

Worcester. 


53  Harry  Werkeworth,  prior  of  ST.  MARY’S^  S0U1HWARK,  v.  Laurence  SM\TH(?), 
executor  of  Sir  John  Brymesgrave. 

Bond  for  arbitration  between  Robert  Weston,  late  prior,  and  Nicholas  [Mockyng,  late]  master  of 
St.  Laurence  Pountney,  concerning  a rent  claimed  from  the  latter  church.  Mutilated.  (To  the 
archbishop  of  Canterbury.  Cir.  1443.)  Surrey,  London. 

54  Robert  CONSTABLE  ‘ of  the  Receyt  ’ v.  John  [Kingston],  prior  of  MERTON. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  the  manor  of  Coombe  Neville  (in  Kingston).  (The  gift  of  a livery 
gown  is  appealed  to  as  evidence  of  the  promise.)  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury;  1443-1485.) 

Surrey. 


55  John,  son  ol  John  COTYLLER,  deceased,  v.  Thomas 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Stortford. 
1443-1452.) 


(To  John,  archbishop  of  Canterbury; 

Herts. 


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56  John  DOREWARD,  esquire,  v.  John  Depyng,  abbot  of  ST.  OSYTH'S. 

Failure  to  disclose  a statement  of  Thomas  Sumpter,  mayor  of  Colchester,  deceased,  that  he  had 
falsified  the  will  of  Roger  Kyrkele,  whose  messuage  and  land  in  Colchester  complainant  had  bought 
under  his  true  will.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury ; 1443-1460.)  Essex. 

57  Richard,  son  and  heir  of  John  FOX,  v.  Robert  GERMAN,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Plumstead  and  East  Wickham,  late  of  Thomas  Chamburleyn,  deceased, 
brother  (sic)  of  the  said  John.  Bill  wanting.  Kent. 

58-61  The  same  v.  John  COK  and  others,  feoffees  of  the  said  German. 

Do.  Depositions  included.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury ; 1443-1456.)  Kent. 

62  John  GLOVER,  parson  of  Middelchynnok,  v.  William  SADELER  of  Bridport,  co.  Dorset. 

Lease  of  complainant's  parsonage  to  defendant  and  Richard  Pyper,  priest,  who  has  failed  to  serve 
the  church.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury ; 1443-1450.)  [Somerset.] 

63  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  Reynold  GREY,  lord  Grey  of  Ruthin,  v.  John  ENDERBY  and  others, 
feoffees  to  uses. 

Manors  of  Towcester,  Burbage,  Great  Brickhill,  Foxley,  Wmfarthing,  Shefford,  etc.  Damaged. 
See  File  17,  No.  81.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury;  1443-1448.) 

Northampton,  Buckingham,  Norfolk,  Bedford,  etc. 

64  Roger  LEGH,  Clarencieux  king-at-arms,  v.  Thomas  CHICHELE  of  London,  tailor. 

Forgery  of  a bill  in  complainant’s  name.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury;  1443-1460.) 

London. 


65  John  LABOURET,  native  of  the  country  of  Davion  and  merchant  of  the  isle  of  Noirmoutiers, 
v.  Nicholas  FRYCHOW  of  Penryn. 

[Seizure  of]  wine  of  Avion  and  other  goods  at  sea  contrary  to  the  truce  with  France.  Mutilated. 
(To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury ; 1444.)  

66  Adam  WODESILL  v.  John  WODESILL  of  Heathfield,  his  uncle. 

Repairs  of  a tenement  in  Dallington.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury ; 1444.)  Sussex. 

67  Robert  BERBURY  v.  John  ROGGER,  esquire,  late  sheriff  of  Oxford. 

Committal  to  gaol  under  a forged  warrant  on  his  account  as  collector  of  green  wax.  (To  the 
archbishop  of  Canterbury ; 1445-1450.)  Oxford. 

68  Roger  PYE  and  others,  lightermen,  v.  John  TAVERNER. 

Wages  and  ‘ harnes  ’ for  [discharging  ?]  defendant’s  ship  Grace  Died  by  command  of  [Simon]  Eyr, 
mayor  of  London.  Mutilated.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury ; 1445.)  London. 

69  Thomas  Arundel  TRERYS,  chaplain,  v.  Thomas  Pomerey,  prior  of  CHRIST  CHURCH, 
London,  and  alderman  of  London,  Simon  HAMMYS,  esquire,  and  Joan  CARPENTER. 

Extortion  of  goods  ( described ) by  threats  and  a charge  of  incontinence.  Commission  awarded  to  the 
dean  and  chapter  of  St.  Stephen's.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury;  1446-1460.)  London. 

70  Thomas  CROXBY,  clerk,  v.  John  CARBERTON,  mayor  of  Lincoln,  and  Robert  BUKLEY 
and  Robert  SKUPHOLM,  ‘ vycountes.’ 

Contempt  of  a writ  of  error  in  an  action  of  trespass  by  John  Lutte,  barber  of  Lincoln.  (To  the 
archbishop  of  Canterbury,  1447-8.)  Lincoln. 

71  Richard  DIRIVALE  v.  Master  Robert  APPILBY  and  others,  executors  of  Thomas  Brone, 
bishop  of  Norwich. 

Recompense  promised  in  the  bishop’s  chamber  at  Hoxne  for  complainant’s  resignation  of  the 
benefice  of  Diss.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury ; 1447-1450.)  Norfolk. 

72  William  DONNYNG  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  Thomas  Veyle  for  a debt  mostly  paid.  Corpus  cum  causa.  (To  the  archbishop  of 
Canterbury;  1447.)  London. 

73  John  [MOWBRAY],  duke  of  Norfolk,  v.  John  and  Robert  WYNGEFELD  and  William 
GENNEY,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Manor  of  Alconbury  Weston,  etc.,  bequeathed  by  John,  duke  of  Norfolk,  father  of  complainant, 
to  complainant's  use  after  payment  of  debts  and  reburial  in  England  by  Thomas  his  grandfather. 
(To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury,  ‘ my  gretely  trusted  cosyn  ’ ; 1447-1460.)  Huntingdon,  etc. 
74-75  John  DAVY,  merchant  of  Brittany,  v.  John  MIDDELTON,  knight,  and  Henry  HAGER- 
STON,  esquire. 

Seizure  of  goods  ( described ) from  complainant’s  ship  at  Dunstanburgh.  Schedule  of  names  annexed. 
(To  the  King ; before  1448.)  Northumberland. 

76  Thomas  TUDENHAM,  knight,  keeper  of  the  Great  Wardrobe,  v.  William  CANTELOWE, 
sheriff  of  London. 

Arrest  of  a tenant  of  the  said  wardrobe  in  his  tenantry  without  the  ‘ wardroper  ’ or  his  deputy. 
(To  the  Archbishop  of  Canterbury ; 1448-1449.)  London. 

77  Henry  MAY,  merchant  of  Bristol,  v.  Richard  HATTER,  mayor  of  Bristol,  and  Thomas 
HOOR  and  Thomas  ASSHE,  chamberlains. 

Refusal  to  admit  Richard  May,  complainant’s  apprentice,  to  the  freedom  of  the  city  after  the 
expiration  of  his  indentures.  See  File  17 , No.  213.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury ; 1449.) 

Gloucester. 

78  John  FRAY,  late  chief  baron  of  the  Exchequer,  and  others,  executors  of  William  FLETE, 
merchant,  v.  Alexander  MEDE,  grantee  to  uses. 

Lands  in  Whaplode,  Holbeach,  Fleet  and  Gedney,  formerly  of  Richard  Reed.  Decree  endorsed. 
(To  the  cardinal ; 1450-4.)  Lincoln. 

79  Richard  HERT  v.  William  BROKHERST,  both  of  Islington. 

Assault  on  complainant’s  ploughman  on  land  held  of  the  prebend  of  M[ora]  in  St.  Giles's  and 
Shoreditch.  [1450-1452  ?]  Middlesex. 


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80  Richard  HERT  v.  John  his  brother  and  others. 

Land  in  Islington,  etc.  Copy  of  proceedings,  part  in  File  7,  No.  175 ; pleadings  in  French,  depositions 
in  English,  the  rest  in  Latin.  (To  John,  archbishop  of  York ; 1450-1452.)  Middlesex. 

81-82  John  SALTBY,  priest,  v.  John  AYLEWARD  and  others. 

False  verdicts  of  assault,  and  that  the  complainant’s  chantry  in  the  church  of  St.  Olave,  Jewry, 
was  founded  without  licence  temp.  Edward  II.  (To  the  Cardinal,  chancellor;  1450-1454?) 

London. 

83  John  SERLE  v.  Vincent  MORY  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Lands  in  Laseythyn  whereof  complainant  was  to  be  refeoffed  in  the  event  of  his  recovery  from 
sickness.  (To  the  Cardinal,  i.e.  Kempe  or  Morton ; after  1450.)  [Cornwall.] 

84  Richard  WELLES,  lord  Willoughby,  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Richard  BONYNGTON  of  Boston, 
gentleman,  and  others,  executors  of  Robert,  lord  Willoughby,  father  of  the  said  Joan. 

Failure  to  account  before  the  bishop  of  Lincoln  for  issues  of  the  manors  of  Orby,  Burgh,  Theddle- 
thorpe,  Carlton,  Saltfleethaven,  Fulstow,  Fulstow  ‘ Arsyk,’  Fulletby,  Wispington,  Raithby, 
Partney  Thorp,  Partney,  Fotheringay,  Toynton,  West  Keale,  Stickford,  Fenton,  Welton, 
Scre[m]by,  Mablethorp,  etc.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury ; 1452-1455.)  Lincoln,  Notts. 

85  Richard  TREMANS  v.  Henry  BODRUGAN,  esquire. 

Arrest  at  Trelyver,  false  imprisonment  at  Bodrugan  (in  St.  Goran),  and  seizure  of  bin  from  Cruk- 
barges  moors.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury  ; 1453.)  Cornwall. 

86  John  HOGON  of  Bristol  v.  Clement  BAGOT,  both  merchants. 

Voyage  to  Zeeland  already  in  dispute  in  this  court.  (To  the  Earl  of  Salisbury;  1454-5.) 

Gloucester. 

87  George  HOUTON  v.  Anselm  RYE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  the  manors  of  Coates  and  Wigwold  (in  Cirencester).  (To  the  arch- 
bishop of  Canterbury ; 1454).  Gloucester. 

88  Homobone  GREBE,  merchant  of  Venice  under  the  king’s  special  protection,  v.  Walter  . . . 

Bond  for  delivery  of  Cotswold  wool  by  Thomas  Albert.  Mutilated.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canter- 
bury ; 1455.)  

89  Robert  LAWE  v.  William  LEVESEY,  vicar  of  Walesby,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  East  Markham.  (To  Thomas,  archbishop 
of  Canterbury;  1455-6  or  1460?)  Notts. 

90  Thomas  NEVYLL,  knight,  Maude  lady  WILLOUGHBY  his  wife,  Humphrey  BOURGH- 
CHIER,  esquire,  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Ralph  [CROMWELL],  lord  Cromwell,  and  Thomas 
CHAWORTH,  knight. 

Settlement  of  the  manors  of  Houghton,  Wyllughby  and  Grymston  (in  Wellow)  by  Ralph,  lord 
Cromwell,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Ralph  and  grandfather  of  the  female  complainant.  (To  the 
archbishop  of  Canterbury ; 1455-6.)  [Notts.] 

91-92  Philip  PATRIK  v.  Simon  BRIGMAN  of  London,  fuller. 

Action  on  a bond  for  conveyance  of  a tenement  without  Bishopsgate  to  John  William  Pleyter, 
sawyer,  who  refused  it.  2 bills.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury;  1455.)  London. 

93  Jane  and  Elizabeth,  daughters  and  heirs  of  Richard  TRELAWNY,  esquire,  v.  Walter 
LYARD,  bishop  of  Norwich,  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Manors  of  Tregrina  (i.e.  Tregrenna  in  Altarnun?)  and  Wal  . . . Faded.  (To  the  Earl  of 

Salisbury;  1455.)  • Cornwall. 

94  Thomas  POMRAYE(  ?),  knight,  and  Joan  his  consort  w.  John  . . . 

Forcible  ouster  from  the  manors  of  Clifton,  Assheton,  S . . .,  Lokesheire,  etc.,  and  tenements 

in  Exeter  during  the  said  Thomas’s  absence  on  service  against  the  rebels  in  Calais.  French. 
Damaged.  [1456-1460?]  [Devon],  Cornwall. 

95  Piers  THOMAS  of  Plymouth  v.  John  BARBOUR  alias  John  Clyfton,  barber,  and  Radegund 
his  wife,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Botton  of  Plymouth. 

Cost  of  boarding  Perot  Gorey  of  Bordeaux  at  the  expense  of  the  said  Botton.  (To  the  archbishop 
of  Canterbury ; 1456.)  Devon. 

96  Oliver  TREGESEWE  v.  Thomas  ENYS,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Lands  (not  described).  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury ; 1456.) 


Cornwall. 


97  William  DUNTON,  ' awnour  ’ (i.e.  almoner?),  under  the  King  in  cos.  Suffolk  and  Essex,  v. 
Robert  WODE  and  others. 

Hindrance  of  complainant  from  performing  his  office  in  Ipswich,  and  resistance  to  a writ  of 
supplicavit.  (No  heading.  Temp.  Edw.  IV?)  Suffolk. 

98  Robert  WYDITON,  citizen  and  grocer  of  London,  v.  [the  executors  of  Henry  WYBBE  ?] 

Encumbrance  of  lands  in  prejudice  of  a debt  of  Richard  Honyman.  (Mention  is  made  of  tenements 
adjoining  the  Friars  Minors,  in  Fleet  Street  and  Thames  Street,  and  at  Fresh  Wharf.  French. 
Damaged.  (To  the  Chancellor.  Edw.  IV  or  earlier.)  London. 

99  John  HOO,  seaman(?),  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  John  Fitzherbert  on  a bond  for  assignment  of  a debt  recovered  by  John  [Mowbray], 
duke  of  Norfolk,  against  Robert  Strelley,  knight.  Corpus  cum  causa.  Faded.  (To  Robert,  bishop 
of  Bath  and  Wells;  1467-1472).  London. 

John  SCARBURGH,  esquire,  Anne  his  wife,  and  Nicholas  B0LTH[0]RP,  citizen,  and 
vintner  of  London,  v.  Alice,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Geoffrey  DALLYNG,  citizen  and 
vintner  of  London.  See  File  20,  No.  2. 

joint  sale  of  blankets  by  the  said  Dallyng  and  John  Snypston,  citizen  and  vintner  of  London, 
whose  executors  are  the  said  Anne  and  Nicholas.  (To  the  bishop  of  Bath ; 1467-1472?)  London. 


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101  [Henjry  WHETELE  of  Chislett,  yeoman,  v.  the  bailiffs  of  CANTERBURY. 

Action  by  John  Bolde,  clerk,  on  a bond  for  delivery  of  corn.  Corpus  cum  causa.  (To  the  bishop 
of  Bath;  1467-1472?)  Kent. 

102-105  Nicholas  WODEHILL  (Woodell)  of  London,  surgeon,  v.  William  CHAPMAN  of  the  same, 
gentleman. 

Action  for  a loan  partly  not  made  and  partly  to  be  set  off  against  treatment  for  wounds  ( described ). 
(To  the  bishop  of  Bath  and  Wells;  1467—1471.)  London. 

106  Thomas  YONG  v.  Guy  FAYREFAX,  serjeant-at-law,  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Refusal  to  join  in  a suit  for  the  manor  of  Harefield,  settled  on  John  son  and  heir  of  William 
Neudegate  at  his  marriage  with  Elizabeth  daughter  of  defendant 
bishop  of  Bath  and  Wells;  1467-1471.) 

John  LYLBURN  v.  the  keeper  of  the  MARSHALSEA. 


See  File  33,  No.  265.  (To  the 
Middlesex. 


107 


Corpus  cum  causa. 


Orders  endorsed. 
Surrey. 


False  imprisonment  by  ‘ divers  mysrewled  persons. 

(To  the  keeper  of  the  Great  Seal;  1471.) 

108  Luder  BRAMES  of  Hamburg,  of  the  Hanse,  v.  John  PORTER  of  Calais  and  the  servants 
of  Lord  CLINTON. 

Plunder  of  complainant’s  ship  near  Dover  and  elsewhere.  Commission  to  persons  named.  Cargo 
described.  (To  the  bishop  of  Lincoln  ; 1475-1485.)  Kent. 

109  Richard  CLERK  of  London,  brewer,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  William  Bartelot,  clerk,  for  price  of  goods  delivered  by  him  in  payment  of  a debt. 
Certiorari.  Damaged.  (To  the  bishop  of  Lincoln ; 1475-1480  or  1483.)  London. 

no  John  COWPER  v.  the  mayor  and  bailiffs  of  SOUTHAMPTON. 

Action  by  Thomas  Bache  in  the  court  of  pie-powder,  in  which  counsel  and  wager  of  law  were  both 
refused.  Certiorari.  (To  the  bishop  of  Rochester ; 1475.)  Hants. 

in-113  Michael  DENYS  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Robert  PARKER,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Will  of  John  Loveles  [annexed),  disposing  of  the  manor  of  Babford,  half  of  the  manor  of  Good- 
myston,  etc.  Mutilated.  (To  the  bishop  of  Lincoln  ; 1475.)  [Kent?] 

114  William  [Walwayn],  abbot  of  EYNSHAM,  v.  William  SHEREVE,  vicar  of  Tetbury. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Tetbury  obtained  from  complainant’s  predecessor.  Damaged.  (To  the 
bishop  of  Lincoln ; 1475.)  Gloucester. 

1 15  Thomas  POPELOT  of  Great  Horksley,  fuller,  v.  the  bailiffs  of  COLCHESTER. 


Action  by 
wool  already  paid. 


[CJopynger  of  Wyleyn  ( i.e . Willingham?),  co.  Suffolk,  on  a bond  for  price  of 
Certiorari.  Mutilated.  (To  the  bishop  of  Lincoln ; 1475-1480  or  1483-1485.) 

Essex. 


116  John  SAGGEFORD  v.  Thomas  ROGERS. 

Land  sold  to  John  Rightwys  and  Thomas  Bartylmewe.  Damaged.  (To  the  bishop  of  Lincoln; 
1475-1485.)  Norfolk. 

1 17  Thomas  SOMER  of  London,  haberdasher,  v.  Richard  BABKARY  of  Sherborne,  brazier. 

Debt  the  bond  for  which  was  stolen  from  complainant’s  apprentice  by  thieves  who  killed  him. 
(To  the  bishop  of  Lincoln;  1475-1485.)  London,  Dorset. 


118  Alan  WEN  AGON  of  Brittany,  merchant,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  Richard  ...  for  hire  of  a ship,  for  which  he  had  failed  to  obtain  a safe  conduct. 
Corpus  cum  causa.  Mutilated.  (To  the  bishop  of  Lincoln ; 1475-1480  or  1483.)  London. 

119  . . . and  Jane  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  William  Marton,  v.  Christopher  HOWE(?), 

feoffee  to  uses. 

Messuages  and  land  in  [?Ma]rton  and  To[llesby?]  in  Cleveland.  Damaged.  (To  the  bishop  of 
Lincoln;  1475-1485.)  York. 

120  Robert  RUSSELL  v.  Ralph  WHITE  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Messuage  in  Wokingham,  late  of  John  Russell.  Faded.  Decrees  endorsed.  (To  the  archbishop  of 
York;  1482-5.)  Berks. 

121  John,  son  and  heir  of  William  NYCOLL  of  London,  brewer,  and  of  Rose  his  wife  v.  John 
BYRCHEHOLTE  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Messuage  at  Charing  Cross  and  land  in  St.  Martin’s-in-the-Fields  of  the  gift  of  Thomas  Walpole, 
master  of  the  chapel  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  of  F . . . beside  Charing  Cross.  Faded.  Decrees 

endorsed.  (To  the  archbishop  of  York;  1483-8.)  Middlesex. 

122  William  BAROWE,  gentleman,  v.  John  HYCHECOT,  clerk,  and  John  BAROWE  of  Well 
(in  Long  Sutton),  feoffees  to  uses. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Odiham,  late  of  John  Barowe,  esquire,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 
Orders  endorsed.  (To  the  bishop  of  Lincoln ; 1484-5.)  Hants. 

123  Robert  COPPYNG  v.  [John  REYNOJLD  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Lands,  rents  and  services  in  [Boughton  Monchelsea]  and  Marden  of  the  bequest  of  Joan  at  Woden. 
Mutilated.  (To  the  bishop  of  Lincoln ; 1484.)  Kent. 

124  David  MORGAN  v.  Richard  HAKLET  of  London,  skinner. 

Action  on  a bond.  (To  the  King.  Henry  VII  or  VIII.)  London. 

125  John  DRAPER  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  William  PRENTES,  parson  of  Lawshall,  feoffees  to 
uses. 

Price  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Newton  sold  under  the  will  of  John  Weston,  father  of  the  said 
Agnes.  (To  the  Cardinal ; 1493-1500?)  Suffolk. 

126  Alice  MERDEN,  cousin  and  heir  of  John  Newe,  v.  John  PRESTE,  husbandman,  and  Alice 
his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Iwere  Minster.  (To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury;  1486- 
1493  or  1504-1515  ?)  Dorset 


272  EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS— FILE  1489. 

127  Ralph  WYLLUGHBY,  esquire,  son  of  Hugh  Wyllughby,  knight,  deceased,  v.  Henry 
WYLLUGHBY,  knight,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  the  said 
Sir  Hugh. 

Manors  of  Carlton-on-Trent,  North  and  South  Marnham,  Normanton,  Skegby,  Sutton-on-Trent, 
Dummysby  ( i.e . Dunsby?)  and  Bradmore,  ferry  in  the  town  of  Trent,  lands  in  Sutton-on-Trent \ 
Broughton  Solney,  Cropley,  and  Butler  (i.e.  Cropwell  Butlers?),  and  plate.  Decree  endorsed. 
(To  the  archbishop  of  Canterbury;  1486-1504.)  Notts,  Lincoln. 

128  Maude,  late  the  wife  of  Walter  GYLES,  and  Richard  HEYNES  his  nephew  v.  John 

. . TRELL  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Salcott  and  Whitebarewe  (i.e.  Wigborough  ?).  Faded.  (To  the  Cardinal, 
i.e.  Morton  or  Wolsey?  After  1493?)  Essex! 

129  John  BARLEY,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  WALTER,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Manuden,  Henham  and  Elsenham.  Exemplification  of 
proceedings,  including  depositions.  (To  the  Cardinal;  1498-9.)  ’ Essex. 

130  Robert  JOSSE  v.  William  HOLBORN,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Land  in  Southwold.  (To  John,  archbishop  of  Canterbury;  late  15th  century.)  Suffolk. 

131  Robert  WADE  v.  Adam  BREMMAN  of  Havering  and  Alice  his  wife. 

Tenements  in  Orsett,  late  of  Henry  (no  surname)  and  Margery  his  wife,  grandparents  of  com- 
plainant. French.  (To  the  Chancellor ; before  1500.)  Essex. 

132  Nicholas,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  FYNDERN,  v.  Richard  VERNON,  knight,  John 
WARDE  of  Stenson,  and  Margery  his  wife. 

Collusive  suit  for  messuages  and  land  in  Willington,  formerly  of  Alice  Firbrace.  (To  the  King  ; 
cir.  1500?)  Derby. 

133  Robert  GRYME,  clerk,  v.  William  KARRE. 

Action  on  a bond  for  wheat  partly  delivered  at  Chelmsford.  (To  the  bishop  of  . . . cir.  1500?) 

Essex. 

134  John  NEWTON,  esquire,  v.  Henry  SEWARD,  esquire. 

Assault  on  William  Doultyn,  servant  of  complainant,  between  Wells  and  Glastonbury.  [To  the 
King  and  Council ; temp.  Henry  VIII  ?]  Somerset. 

135-136  Robert  LADDE  of  Great  Yarmouth  and  Margaret  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Harrys 
v.  Simon  SMYTH. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  rectory  of  Gorlestone.  (To  John  rectius  Thomas,  bishop  of 
Ely;  1551-3.)  Suffolk. 


FILE  1490. 

1 Thomas  ABURLEY,  yeoman,  v.  Ann,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  GRESLEY,  knight. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Admaston,  late  of  Richard  Aburley,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant  and 
one  of  the  King’s  retinue  at  Calais.  Damaged.  (To  the  Archbishop  of  York.)  Stafford. 

2 Lawrence  AILMER,  of  London,  draper,  v.  John  PAY  and  John  STEWARD,  his  ward. 

Manor  of  Tailefers  (in  Great  Parndon  ?)  and  lands  called  ' Stewardes,’  formerly  of  Richard  Steward, 
grandfather  of  the  said  John.  Damaged.  Essex. 

3 Joan,  late  the  wife  of  John  ANDREWE  of  Honiton,  clothier,  v.  John  HUGH  and  Henry 
LAWRENCE,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Tenement  in  Honiton.  Devon. 

4-6  William  ANDREWS  of  Wighton,  weaver,  v.  John  DOBBYS,  an  executor  of  William  Feke, 
husbandman. 

Land  in  Wighton  bequeathed  by  the  said  Feke  to  Marion  his  wife,  now  the  wife  of  complainant, 
and  wardship  of  James  his  son,  to  whom  he  bequeathed  horses  and  a messuage  and  land  in  Wighton 
and  Hindringham.  Norfolk. 

7 William  ANFLYS  of  Lynn,  v.  John  . . . and  Agnes  his  wife,  formerly  Agnes  Joyne. 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  a messuage  called  the  Antelope,  in  St.  Neots.  Damaged. 

Huntingdon. 

8 John  ARCHER  v.  Baldwin  HETH  and  Joan  GROVE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Aspley.  Warwick. 

9 Edward  ARNOLD,  Jane  his  wife  and  Michael  STRAILE  v.  Rose,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas 
BOWDON,  and  William  his  son,  executors  of  the  said  Thomas. 

Money  promised  by  the  said  Thomas  to  Adam  Clerke,  whose  executors  are  the  said  Jane  and 
Michael,  on  his  marriage  with  the  former.  Calais. 

10  Edward  AUSTYN  v.  Margaret  BABYNGTON. 

Rent  of  land  in  Mildenhall.  Damaged.  [Suffolk  or  Wilts.] 

11  John  AYSSHE  v.  Cristian  Faundry,  abbess  of  AMESBURY,  and  Joan  HORNER,  her  nun. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Aldbourn  and  the  borough  and  suburbs  of 
Marlborough.  Wilts. 

12  ...  of  London,  tailor,  v.  the  Mayor  and  Sheriffs  [of  LONDON], 

Action  by  Robert  Doly  on  a bond  for  a debt  overpaid  in  merchandise.  Certiorari.  Damaged. 
(To  the  Archbishop  of  Canterbury.  15th  century.)  London. 

13  Thomas  ATKYNSON,  executor  of  John  Atkynson,  v.  Thomas  FOXE,  Anne  his  wife  and 
John  MACLIELL. 

Tenement  in  Ormset.  Faded.  (To  William,  bishop  of  Winchester.  1456-1460?) 


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14  John  ARUNDELL  of  Talvern  and  John  TRETHERFF  v.  Roger  TRELAWNY,  late 
escheator. 

Bond  for  defendant’s  account  at  the  Exchequer.  (After  1490.)  Devon. 

15  John  ARTES  v.  William  FYSKE. 

Mortgage  of  a close  in  Laxfield.  (1491-7  or  1514-1520.)  Suffolk. 

16-17  William  ARNOLDE,  of  Appleby,  co.  Leicester,  v.  John  WRIGHTE,  John  DYET,  judge  of 
the  court  of  Lichfield,  and  others. 

Imprisonment  by  means  of  frivolous  suits  at  Lichfield.  (16th  century.)  Stafford. 

18  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  ASKEW,  v.  Clement  PARKE. 

Rent  and  fine  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Whitbeck.  (16th  century?)  Cumberland. 

19  Emote,  late  the  wife  of  John  AUNGER,  v.  John,  son  of  Richard  CHEDDER. 

Rent  of  complainant’s  dower-lands  in  Angersleigh  (Knyghtesly).  (16th  century.)  Somerset. 

20  Agnes  APRICE  v.  Richard  [Bennet],  abbot  of  BIDDLESDEN  (Batelysden). 

Debt  awarded  by  arbitration  and  paid  after  the  appointed  date.  (1504  or  1528.)  Bucks. 

21  John  AYLWARD  of  London,  haberdasher,  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  William  OTLEY  of 
Shrewsbury. 

Defacement  of  a bond  made  to  the  said  Alice.  (1509  or  later.)  London,  Salop. 

22-25  Simon  AVERY  v.  Hugh  PRUSTE  (Pryst). 

Mortgage  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Bomotysthorn.  Bill  endorsed  with  divers  orders.  (1511-2.) 

Devon. 

26  Peter  ALVERUS  and  Fulk  LOPUS,  merchants  of  Portugal,  v.  Richard  POWELL  of  Wells. 

Refused  to  give  bond  for  price  of  40  cwt.  of  ‘ woode  ’ ( i.e . woad  ?)  (1525.)  Somerset. 

27-29  William  ASHE  of  London,  pewterer,  v.  Philip  WHARTON  of  the  same,  broker. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  St.  Lawrence  Lane  and  Birchin  Lane.  Endorsed  with 
reference  from  the  Council  to  Chancery.  (Before  1540.)  London. 

30  Thomas  ASTON  and  Bridget  his  wife  v.  Thomas  GARRARDE  and  Edward  LOGGE. 

[Copy  of  File  1192,  No.  40.)  (1547-1551.)  Stafford. 

31  More  APOWELL,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  Apowell,  v.  David  DAVID  (sic)  ap  Howell. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  garden  in  Monmouth.  (1553-1558.)  Monmouth. 

32-33  Thomas  ALDERSAY  and  others,  executors  of  Ralph  Aldersay,  citizen  and  merchant  of 
Chester,  v.  Anne  ALDERSAY,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Ralph. 

Money  and  deeds  belonging  to  the  said  Ralph  and  plate  and  household  goods  ( described ),  late  of 
Robert  Byrkenhed,  former  husband  of  the  said  Anne.  See  File  1401,  No.  2.  (After  1554.) 

Chester. 


FILE  1491. 


1-2  Robert  ALLOTT  and  Roger  Robynson  v.  William  BRADFORTH  and  Anne  his  wife. 
Messuages  and  lands  in  Ferriby  and  Fishlake,  lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Fishlake,  and  goods  late  of 
William  Allott,  deceased,  former  husband  of  the  said  Anne  and  father  of  the  said  Robert.  York. 

3 Emma,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  ANDREWS  of  Bury  St.  Edmunds  v.  Alice, 

late  the  wife  of  John  GARRERD  of  the  same,  and  administratrix  of  his  goods. 

Price  of  a flock  of  sheep.  Suffolk. 

4-6  John,  son  of  Thomas  AVERYE,  v.  Richard  AVEREY. 

Manor  of  Down  St.  Mary,  of  the  demise  of  John  Gylle,  late  abbot  of  Buckfast.  Devon. 

7 John  AWODE  of  the  parish  (‘  peryship  ’)  of  Barking,  butcher,  v.  Stephen  CLOSSE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Ripple  Street  and  Ripple  Marsh,  Barking,  of  the  feoffment  of  William  Wyatt, 
gentleman.  Essex. 

8 Jane  ACTON  v.  Thomas  ACTON. 

Goods  and  jewels  of  the  bequest  of  Edmund  Acton,  husband  of  complainant  and  kindsman  of 
defendant.  See  File  277,  No.  76.  ( Cir . 1504-1515.)  [Salop.] 

9-10  Robert  ALMOND  and  Margaret  his  wife,  aunt  and  heir  of  Thomas  Lorkyn,  v.  Thomas, 
son  and  heir  of  John  TABOUR  of  Slevys. 

Lands  in  Margaretting  already  in  dispute  in  this  court.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Essex. 

11  John,  son  of  Thomas  ALYE,  deceased,  v.  William  ALLANSON,  his  step-father. 

Land  in  Katerow  (i.e.  Catteral?)  [?  held]  of  the  Earl  of  Derby,  Faded.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.) 

Lancaster. 

12-13  Philippa,  late  the  wife  of  Humphrey  ARUNDELL,  and  daughter  and  heir  of  John  Beare, 
v.  Nicholass  HERLE,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  Hugh  BOSCAWEN,  and  Philippa  his  wife. 

Half  a messuage  and  land  in  Probus  claimed  in  right  of  Katherine  Carmyno,  deceased,  mother 
of  the  female  defendants.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Cornwall. 

14-15  Thomas  AWALEY  v.  John  CROUCHE  of  Hexton,  co.  Herts,  husbandman,  son-in-law  of 
Richard  Parcell. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Southill.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Bedford. 

16-19  James  ALDER(S)LEY,  goldsmith  and  citizen  of  London,  v.  William  HERMESTED,  master 
of  the  Temple. 

Non-payment  for  a lease  of  the  parsonage  of  St.  Mary  Axe  on  the  ground  that  defendant  is 
‘ proffessyde  under  the  obediens  of  my  lord  of  Seynt  Johns.’  (1532-3.)  London. 

20-22  Thomas  ADAM  v.  John  SCRASE. 

Manor  of  Tarring,  late  of  John  Adam,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  (After  1533.)  Sussex. 


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23  Christopher  ALEYN  of  London,  gentleman,  v.  Francis  SWANNE. 

Lands  in  Old  Romney  and  Lydd  formerly  of  William  Gybson  of  London,  gentleman.  Faded. 
See  File  940,  No.  14.  (After  1545.)  Kent. 

24-25  David  APPRYSE  v.  JOHN  ap  Robert  and  Griffin  APPOWELL. 

(Continuation  of  File  1191,  No.  34)  (1547-1551.)  Denbigh. 

26-27  William  ATKYN  and  Cicely  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Jollye,  v.  Henry  TYLNEY, 
bailiff  of  the  duchy  of  Lancaster,  and  others. 

(Continuation  of  File  1190,  No.  32.)  (1547-1551.)  Norfolk. 

28-30  Hugh  ASKEW,  knight,  late  an  officer  of  the  cellar  to  King  Henry  VIII  v Matthew 
[STEWART],  earl  of  Lennox. 

Park  of  Whorlton  and  other  lands  {described),  whereof  complainant  is  keeper.  Damaged.  (After 
I547-)  York. 

31-32  Vincent  AMCOTTES  v.  Richard  WYLLY. 

Part  price  of  a messuage  in  St.  Michael’s  Lane.  (1552-3.)  London. 

33-34  Thomas  ASTRYE,  gentleman,  v.  William  MADISON  (Mallysonne). 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Hitchin  casually  lost  between  Stoke  Goldington  and  Harleston. 
(After  1553.)  Herts. 

FILE  1492. 

1 Ambrose  BREDMAN  and  Ellen  his  wife  v.  Dame  Margaret  MAUNCELL. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Whipsnade,  the  manor  called  ‘ Clement  is  yn,’  messuages, 
land,  rent,  a ‘ baron,’  etc.,  in  Whipsnade,  Eton  [i.e.  Eaton  Bray),  Studham,  Dunstable,  Houghton 
[Regis],  Sewell  (in  Dunstable),  Kensworth  (Kemworth),  Caddington  Billington,  St.  Clement’s 
parish  without  Temple  Bar,  and  Milk  Street,  London,  and  a close  adjoining  the  manor  of 
Tottenham  Court.  See  Files  464,  No.  35;  606,  No.  40;  643,  No.  31.  (1529-1532.) 

Bedford,  Middlesex,  Bucks,  Herts. 

2 Ellen  of  the  BOTRYE  v.  John  CLOPTON  her  husband. 

Suit  for  a divorce  without  her  knowledge,  and  removal  of  her  goods.  (15th  century  or  earlier.) 

3 Adam  BERESFORD  v.  Margaret,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William  DETHYK,  Thomas 
his  son,  and  others. 

Arrears  of  a fifteenth,  whereof  the  said  William  and  the  rest  of  the  parties  were  collectors.  (1416-7  ?) 
See  File  258,  No.  35.  Derby. 

4 Margaret  BEK  v.  John  HESYLL  alias  Berker,  gentleman. 

Forcible  entry  and  assault  at  Carlton,  false  imprisonment  at  Grantham,  etc.  See  File  9,  No.  320. 
(1429  or  later.)  Lincoln. 

5 John  BACHE,  grandson-in-law  of  William  Hylle,  v.  John  WHORWOD  and  Thomas  HYLLE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Compton.  See  File  466,  No.  41.  (Cir.  1518- 
1529).  Stafford. 

6 Robert  BROWNE,  tanner,  v.  the  twelve  governors  of  BEVERLEY. 

False  imprisonment  and  refusal  of  bail.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  York. 

7-8  Margery,  late  the  wife  of  William  BURTON,  v.  Robert,  grandson  and  heir  of  Nicholas 
GEYNESFORD,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Lands  late  of  John  Mounshyll,  in  Cuddington  and  West  Cheam  (Westheyham).  Footnote  to  bill; 
Fiat  ut  petitur.  (To  the  keepers ; Early  16th  century.)  Surrey. 

9 Thomas  BARKER,  husbandman,  v.  John  his  brother. 

Croft  in  Wimbish  late  of  John  their  father,  deceased.  (16th  century.)  Essex. 

10  John  BROKE  v.  George  BROKE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Wednesbury.  (16th  century.)  Stafford. 

11  William  BROWNE  of  Shinfield,  co.  Berks,  cooper,  Edith  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John 
Helhouse,  husbandman,  and  Richard  HELHOLTSE  their  son  v. Thomas  PYTTER  of  Shalden 
and  William  GYLDEN. 

Damage  to  lands  in  Heckfield  in  contempt  of  an  order  of  this  court.  (16th  century.)  Hants. 

12  Edward  BYSSHOP  of  Leytonstone,  gentleman,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Robert  BROWN. 

Price  of  light  grey  cloth  bought  of  Robert  Bygbroke,  former  husband  of  the  said  Elizabeth. 
(16th  century.)  Essex. 

13-14  Henry  BYRDE  and  John  PYERS  v.  Griffith  JOHNS,  Thomas  LYCHEFFELDE,  bailiff, 
of  Cardiff,  John  YEMAN  and  others,  aldermen  there,  William  JOHNS,  John  NORTHALL 
(Northfolk)  and  others. 

Destruction  of  a messuage  in  Cardiff  late  of  James  Tyrrell,  knight,  traitor.  (1502-1547.) 

Glamorgan. 

15  Robert  BEILBY  v.  Thomas  POUNTFRET  of  Beverley. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  in  York.  (1504-1515?)  York. 

16  Robert  BARET  of  New  Shoreham,  co.  Sussex,  v.  the  bailiffs  of  DUNWICH  and  John 
PALMER. 

Action  of  debt  to  assist  execution  of  a decree  of  this  court  concerning  a messuage,  garden  and  goods 
in  Yarmouth.  Corpus  cun  causa  and  subpoena.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Suffolk,  Norfolk. 

17  Harry  BEKWYTHE  of  Kirkby  v.  John  JOHNSON,  Annes  his  wife  and  others. 

Bonds  and  goods  of  Cuthbert  Bekwythe  of  Appleton,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant.  (Henry  VIII 
or  later.)  York,  Norfolk. 

18-19  Henry  BONE,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  SMYTHE. 

Weirs  in  the  manor  of  Water  Newton.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.) 


Huntingdon. 


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20  John  BORNE  v.  Alice  COTHERS  alias  Pope,  a woman  ‘ eloptyd  ’ from  her  husband. 

Fish-shop  at  the  High  Cross  of  Ludlow  of  the  demise  of  John  Bussy  and  Thomas  Box,  bailiffs, 
of  Ludlow.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Salop. 

21-22  Thomas  BORYCHE  alias  Myle  v.  Peter  STEWKELEY. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  messuages  and  land  in  Morebath.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Devon. 

23-24  Anthony  BOURNE  v.  Thomas  BYLE  alias  Rose  of  Chislett,  Elizabeth  his  wife  and  Henry 
COURTE  of  St.  Alphage’s,  Canterbury. 

Detention  of  deed  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Smeeth  late  of  Robert  Fagge.  (Henry  VIII 
or  later.)  Kent. 

23-26  Ralph  BOWRYNG,  vicar  of  Rugeley,  v.  Richard  WESTON  and  others,  inhabitants  of 
Rugeley. 

Croit  belonging  to  complainant’s  church.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Stafford. 

27  Anne  BULKELEY  v.  John  BULKELEY  of  Letcombe,  co.  Berks. 

Tenements  in  Westwild.  Damaged.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  ? 

28  William  BALY  of  Week  St.  Lawrance,  co.  Somerset,  v.  Nicholas  NEWELLES. 

Messuage,  land  and  wood  called  the  chapel  of  Playsted  (now  Chapel  Plaster)  in  Box,  formerly  of 
William  Baly  of  Ford,  great-grandfather  of  complainant.  (After  1513.)  Wilts. 

29  Andrew  BYLLYBBY,  knight,  v.  John  ORMESBY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Farlsthorp.  See  File  610,  No.  1.  (After  1513.) 

Lincoln. 


30-32  William  BRYKYNDEN  v.  John  SAVE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Messuage,  barn  and  land  in  Cranbrook,  late  of  Roger  Bate,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Elizabeth. 
See  File  467,  No.  46.  (Cir.  1515-1529.)  Kent. 

33-35  Thomas  BOWES,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor  of  London,  v.  John  BIRON,  knight  and  sheriff 
of  Notts  and  William  TOWNEROWE,  his  under-sheriff. 

Evasion  of  a latitat  against  Henry  Hall.  (1523-1527,  1542  or  1551.)  Notts. 

36  John  and  Richard  BERHAM  v.  William  WALLER  of  Groombridge,  esquire. 

Action  for  price  (already  tendered)  of  coal  taken  from  defendant’s  woods  of  Northuly  and  Southuly. 
Mutilated.  (After  1530.)  Kent. 

37  Henry  Reynoldes,  prior  of  BARHAM  (Byrcham),  v.  Robert  LOCKTON,  gentleman. 

Reviver  of  a suit  by  John  Bybe,  complainant’s  immediate  predecessor,  for  a messuage,  land  and 
sheep-pasture  at  Barham  in  Linton  ( File  744,  No.  7).  (1533-1539)  Cambridge. 

38-40  William  BRABAN,  vicar  of  Scarborough,  v.  Tristram  TESHE  (Tasshe). 

(Continuation  of  File  950,  No.  55.)  (1540-1544.)  York 

41-44  Thomas  BOUND,  Jane  his  wife  and  William  BODY  v.  Robert  LANGDON. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Quethiock.  Mutilated.  (After  1544.)  Cornwall. 

45-46  Christopher  BYLBOROGH  v.  Robert  IVEMAY,  Peter  BYLBOROGH  and  Agnes  his 
wife. 

(Continuation  of  File  1175,  No.  69.)  (1547.)  York. 

47-50  John  BEAMUNT  of  Wivenhoe  (Wevenhall),  co.  Essex,  esquire,  and  George  FORSTER, 
grandsons  and  heirs  of  William  Tenderyng,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  BRAMPSTON  and  others. 
Land  in  dispute  between  the  manors  of  Harkstead  and  Chelmondiston.  (Robert  Forster  is  joined 
as  complainant  except  in  the  bill.)  (Before  1551.)  Suffolk. 

51  Robert  BOTERELL  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Morys,  v.  Edmund 
WARDE  and  Thomas  COTON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Aston  Boterell  and  messuages  and  land  in  Yoxhall. 
(Before  1553.)  Stafford,  Salop. 

52-53  Anthony  BRAKYNBURY  of  Selaby  (in  Gainsford),  co.  Durham,  esquire,  v.  Robert 
SYNGLETON,  esquire,  husband  of  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Coveil. 

Rent  charged  on  defendant’s  land  in  Fremington  (in  Grinton).  (Before  1553.)  York. 

54  Ralph  BULMER,  esquire,  v.  Thomas  HOMTON  and  Edward  BROWNE. 

Land  in  Rawston  ( i.e . Rostall,  in  Bentley  ?)  in  the  manor  (sic)  of  Sutton  and  Attewyke  (i.e.  Adwick- 
le-Street  ?)  (Before  1553.)  York. 

55-57  John  William  BASSET  and  others  v.  Walter  PYCKES. 

Action  for  a debt  paid  to  William  Pyckes  of  Bristol,  deceased,  father  of  defendant. 

Replication  wanting. 

58-59  Richard  BLACKWALLE  v.  James,  brother  of  George  PERGITOUR, 
administrator  of  his  goods. 

Failure  to  complete  a sale  of  lead.  See  File  1333,  No.  32.  (1553  or  later.) 

60  William  BLAKEWELL  and  Alyn  SPYCER. 

Petition  to  examine  witnesses  as  to  an  entail  of  a messuage  cottage  and  land  in  Edgware  by  Richard 
Rolf  of  Elstree,  co.  Herts,  deceased.  (1553-4.)  Middlesex. 

61  Thomas  BOLT  of  . . . any  beer-brewer,  v.  William  BALL,  glover,  sheriff  of  Chester. 

Fee  for  teaching  defendant  the  ‘ mistery  of  makyng  and  brewyng  of  beere.’  (1553.)  Chester. 

62  John  BRABAND,  parson  of  St.  Michael’s,  Crooked  Lane,  and  Robert  INGRAME  and 
Nicholas  LEVERETT,  his  churchwardens,  v.  John  BROOKE. 

Parsonage-house  of  the  gift  of  William  Walworth,  knight.  See  File  1330,  No.  65.  (1553-1555.) 

London. 

63  Alice  BROKEBANKE  v.  John  SPALDYNG  and  William  FOXE. 

(Copy,  with  defects,  of  File  1331,  No.  56.)  (I553-I555-)  Lincoln. 

64-66  George  BROWNE,  esquire,  v.  John  THORGOOD,  executor  of  Thomas  Thorgood. 

Ring  belonging  to  Elizabeth,  wife  of  complainant.  Damaged.  (1553  or  later.) 


(1553  or  later.) 

Gloucester. 
deceased,  and 

Derby. 


Essex. 


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67  Thomas  BUSSHOPP  of  Shoreditch,  co.  Middlesex,  v.  Thomas  DOWEMAN,  his  steward 
of  the  manor  of  Pocklington. 

Hamlet  of  Waplington  belonging  to  the  said  manor.  (1553  or  later.)  York. 

68  Robert  BERWYCKE  of  Dedham,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  RAMPSTON,  gentleman,  steward 
of  the  hundred-court  of  Dedham. 

Action  by  William  Blosse  of  Lawford,  husbandman,  for  a loan  of  9 angel  nobles  in  gold  repayable 
in  5/.  worth  of  testers.  Certiorari.  (1554-8.)  Essex. 

FILE  1493. 

1-2  Joan,  Mabel,  Plesance,  and  Margaret,  daughters  and  heirs  of  Thomas  BOYS,  v.  John 
BERNES. 

Messuages  and  quit  rents  in  St.  Nicholas  Aeon,  St.  Martin  Vintry,  St.  Thomas  the  Apostle, 
St.  Dennis,  Lime  Street,  St.  John  Walbrook,  St.  Mary  ‘ in  Colbroke,’  St.  Lawrence  Jewry, 
St.  Michael  Cornhill,  St.  Mary  Woolchurch-Haw,  St.  Mary  Colechurch,  St.  Mildred  Poultry, 
St.  Mildred  Bread  Street,  and  St.  Peter  Westcheap.  London. 

3 Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  BYRSTYE,  v.  John  WHELER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Ardingly.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Sussex. 

4-5  John  BAKER  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  William  CREKE  (Crake). 

Sale  of  corn  and  loan  to  Roger  Colard,  deceased,  whose  lands  in  Ash  by  Sandwich  are  now  held  by 
defendant.  (16th  century.)  Kent. 

6 Ralph  BOSTOKE  and  Katharine  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Whyttmore,  deceased, 
v.  John  WHYTTMORE,  supervisor  of  the  will  of  the  said  Thomas. 

Goods  of  the  said  Thomas.  (16th  century.)  

7 Walter  BAGTOR  v.  Richard  MONE. 

Cost  of  obtaining  writs  of  certiorari  and  corpus  cum  causa  for  Elizabeth  Mathew,  daughter  of 
defendant,  imprisoned  at  Exeter  for  felony.  See  File  281,  No.  20.  ( Cir . 1504-1515.)  Devon. 

8 Isabel  BAKER  v.  John  BAKER  and  others,  executors  of  William  Baker  her  father. 

Messuage  in  Church  Eaton  and  share  of  goods.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI).  Stafford. 

9 John  BANGE  v.  John  CURTEYS. 

Money  promised  in  marriage  with  Joan,  daughter  of  defendant,  to  whom  complainant  has  given 
a dower  of  lands  in  Netisherd.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  [Norfolk.] 

io-ii  William  BARKBY,  citizen  and  scrivener  of  London,  v.  Peter  de  CASSA  NOVA,  serjeant 
trumpeter. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  in  Vintry  Ward  and  the  parish  of  St.  James  Garlickhithe. 
See  File  282,  No.  23.  (Henry  VIII.)  London. 

12  Bartholomew  BARRET  v.  [the  bailiff  of]  the  court  of  piepowder  at  WINCHESTER. 

Action  on  a forged  bond  by  John  Grigge,  servant  to  Scolas,  mother  of  complainant,  and  false 
imprisonment.  Certiorari.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Hants,  Middlesex. 

13  Robert  BARWYKE,  clerk  of  the  King’s  stables,  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Thomas  DENTON. 

Embezzlement  of  a lease  of  corn-tithes  of  Aspatria  made  by  the  late  bishop  and  the  dean  and 
chapter  of  Carlisle.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edw.  VI.)  Cumberland. 

14  Hugh  BOSTOCK  of  Huxley,  drover,  v.  Richard  LAYCIE. 

Price  of  cattle.  (1509-1553.)  Chester,  Suffolk. 

15  Ralph,  son  and  heir  of  John  BOSWELL  of  Breighton,  co.  Derby,  esquire,  v.  John  SAMPALL 
and  Robert  WHITHACARS. 

Messuages  and  land  at  Ladythorp  in  Campsall,  Moss,  Wragby  and  Pontefract  acquired  of  Nicholas 
Bollowe  and  Margaret  his  wife.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  York. 

16-17  Robert  BRYDD  v.  Ralph  DOVE,  esquire. 

(Continuation  of  File  1202,  No.  25.)  (1547-1551).  Chester. 

18  Richard  BURDEN,  carrier,  v.  William  KEYLWIKE. 

Non-delivery  of  wheat.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  

19-20  Richard  BUTT  and  Isabel  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Robert  Hayles,  v.  Thomas 
DUKKETT,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  . . . alyngton  and  Hoxne.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Suffolk. 

21-22  John  BEALBURY  of  Liskeard  v.  Nicholas  LOWER  (Loure). 

Woodland  in  St.  Winnow  and  goods  late  of  John  Loure.  (1519-1553.)  Cornwall. 

23-24  Edmund  BRUDENELL  v.  Robert  DOURY,  gentleman,  his  son-in-law. 

Part  of  a house  in  Chalfont  St.  Peter  and  rent  reserved  on  a conveyance  of  complainant’s  property. 
Mutilated.  See  File  289,  No.  78.  (1530-1547.)  Bucks,  Essex,  etc. 

25  Richard  BURY  v.  Thomas  RYGBY,  clerk. 

Costs  of  a suit  for  half  the  manor  of  Walton,  late  of  John  Geylen.  (1530-1547.)  Northampton. 

26-27  John  BYTTERYNG,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  GRYMWADE  and  Alice  his  wife,  executrix,  and 
late  the  wife  of  Henry  Turner  of  Lavenham,  baker. 

Over-driving  of  cattle  from  Lavenham  and  Cockfield  to  the  pound  of  Bury  St.  Edmunds  called 
the  Court  Yarde.’  Commission.  (1539-1547.)  Suffolk. 

28-29  William  BOLLAYNE,  clerk,  v.  James  BOLLAYNE,  knight,  his  brother. 

Share  of  the  manor  and  park  of  Heveningham  acquired  of  the  King  by  defendant  in  exchange  for 
the  manors  of  Hever,  Seal,  and  Kemsing,  and  cost  of  building  on  the  manor  of  Sail.  (After  1539.) 

Norfolk,  Kent. 


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30  Anthony  BROWNE,  knight,  and  Robert  BERWYKE,  clerk  of  the  King’s  stable,  v.  Ambrose 

LANCASTER,  gentleman. 

Loan  by  Thomas  Clyfforde,  knight,  captain  of  Berwick,  whose  executors  complainants  are. 
(Cir.  1544-1547.)  Northumberland. 

31-34  Thomas  BARBER  of  Faringdon  and  Richard  WRIGHT  of  Wantage,  butcher,  v.  Thobie 
PLEDALL,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  accept  a surrender  of  a close  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Faringdon.  See  tile  1402,  No.  8. 

(1553-8.)  BERKS- 

35-36  Gilbert  BLACKELINGE  v.  Henry  BLANDE  and  James  ROBINSON,  husbandmen. 

Right  of  way  to  common  of  pasture  and  turbary  at  Crossdale  in  Sedbergh.  (i553~8.)  York. 

37-40  Arthur  BLECHINGDON  and  Margery  his  wife,  executrix  of  William  Watt  of  Ivychurch, 
co.  Kent,  v.  John  GULDEFORDE  (Gylleford),  knight. 

Tenement  and  half  a barn  in  Guildford  formerly  of  Thomas,  earl  of  Sussex,  attainted  of  treason. 
Mutilated.  (1553-1558.)  Surrey. 

41—43  Ellen  and  John  BROXHOLM  v.  Thomas  BERRIE  of  Walesby. 

Debt  to  William  Broxholm,  deceased,  whose  executors  complainants  are.  (i553“I558.)  Lincoln. 
44-48  William  BRASBRYDGE  v.  Thomas  BRACEBRIGE,  esquire,  his  father,  George  GRYF- 
FYTH,  knight,  Anthony  BOWLEY  and  John  LUCAS,  his  servant,  and  . . . 

Alienation  of  the  manor  of  Kingsbury  and  other  lands  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage 
with  Anne,  daughter  of  Julyne  Nethermyll.  See  Files  1291,  No.  51 ; 1330,  No.  66;  1406,  No.  68. 
( Cir.  1554.)  Warwick. 

49-51  Juliana,  late  the  wife  of  John  BOTHE  of  Thames  Ditton,  co.  Surrey,  gentleman,  v.  John 
GROMMEWALL  (Grumwall),  administrator  of  the  goods  of  John  Brereton,  deceased. 
Reviver  of  a suit  for  hospital  lands  called  ‘ Holmefyeld.’  Mutilated.  (1554-8.)  Chester. 


Devon. 

v.  Thomas  OGLE  and  Thomas 


FILE  1494. 

1 Henry,  son  and  heir  of  John  BAKER,  gentleman,  v.  John  BURY. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Plympton-Earl. 

2-4  George  BARTON,  parson  of  St.  Helen’s,  . . 

STAFFORD. 

Rent.  Mutilated. 

5 Nicholas  BOSSE,  labourer,  v.  John  DREWE  of  Heston. 

Imprisonment  in  the  Marshalsea  by  covin  with  the  ‘ bille  berrer.’  [Surrey,  Middlesex.] 

6 John  BULPAN  and  Agnes  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  John  Pylloke  and  of  Agnes  his 
wife,  v.  Maud  PYLLOKE,  executrix  of  the  said  John  Pylloke. 

Pasture  in  North  Petherton  formerly  of  John  Sumpter.  See  Files  724,  No.  33 ; 1410,  No.  63. 
(Cir.  I533-I555.)  Somerset. 

7-8  John  BULTE  v.  William  STANBANKE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Sneynton  late  of  Thomas  Bulte.  Bill  illegible.  [Notts  or  York.] 

9 John  BUSHOP,  clerk,  executor  of  John  Grendon,  carrier,  v.  John  HOLCOMBE  and  Joan 

his  wife. 

Yearly  stipend  promised  by  defendants  to  the  said  Grendon.  

10-12  John  BYRKHEDE  of  York,  merchant,  v.  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  LANCASTRE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  in  York.  York. 

13  John  BENDYSSH,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  Bendyssh  and  of  Alice  his  wife,  daughter 

of  Walter  Clopton,  knight. 

Commission  to  William  Yerton,  justice,  to  examine  witnesses,  as  to  a settlement  of  lands  in  Steeple 
Bumpstead.  (1417-1462.)  Essex. 

14-18  John  BUTLER  v.  Robert  CRISTEMAS  of  London. 

Arrest  on  his  return  from  France  with  the  body  of  King  Henry  V on  parole  to  raise  his  ransom, 
and  dispute  as  to  woad.  Bill  in  5 parts.  (Henry  VI.)  London. 

19-20  Margaret  BUK  v.  the  abbot  of  WALTHAM. 

Money  and  jewels  delivered  to  defendant  in  the  presence  of  Roger,  son  of  complainant,  a canon 
of  Waltham,  since  apostate.  (1444.)  Essex. 

21  Thomas  BARRETE  of  London,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  OODE  (Wode)  of  the  same,  ironmonger. 

Fraud  in  a payment  to  complainant’s  servant  on  behalf  of  Martin  de  Malewenda,  Spaniard. 
(Henry  VII  or  later.)  London. 

22  Elizabeth  BULKELEY,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Talbot,  v.  James  TALBOT,  knight. 

Manors  of  . . . al,  Hyde,  Garoson,  Southe  Ashe,  etc.  Damaged.  (1494.)  Ireland. 

23-25  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  BARDESEY,  v.  Hugh  STEPHENSON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a house  in  Kingston-on-Thames.  (16th  century.)  Surrey. 

26-28  John  BRODERER  v.  the  prior  of  LLANTHONY. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Queddisly.  Mutilated.  (Before  1504.)  [Gloucester.] 

29  Elizabeth  BAYN  v.  Thomas  CRATHORN,  esquire,  and  Guy  CRATHORN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Castle  Leavington,  Crathorn,  Ilton  and 
Kepwick  (Kypyk).  See  Files  286,  No.  7;  288,  No.  14.  (Cir.  1504-1515.)  York. 

30  Peter  BEVYLE  v.  Richard  TREWEKE  of  Truro,  and  Otys  LALTRENS. 

Promise  to  freight  complainant’s  ship  Peter  of  Falmouth  for  a voyage  to  ‘ Tanymount  ’ on  condition 
of  respite  of  a payment  for  tin.  (1504-1509?)  Cornwall. 

31  Richard,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  BLANDE,  v.  Richard  and  John  RAYNER. 

Land.  Damaged.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VIA  Lincoln. 


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32  William  BROWNE,  citizen  and  mercer  of  London  and  merchant  of  the  staple  of  Calais, 
v.  Edward  TYRELL,  late  of  Beech,  gentleman,  and  Robert  ARTHUR,  yeoman  of  the  guard'. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  reversion  of  a messuage,  salt-cote  and  land  in  Stow  after  the  death 
of  William  Camper.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Essex. 

33-34  John  BEKINGTON  v.  William  HARRYSON. 

Share  of  land  and  pasture  in  West  Amesbury,  formerly  of  Thomas  Hobbes.  Pedigrees  given.  See 
File  733,  No.  28.  (Cir.  1533-1538.)  Wilts. 

35  John  BULMER,  knight,  v.  James  STRANWYSSH,  knight. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  at  Wilton  in  Cleveland.  Mutilated.  (1533-1538.) 

York. 

36  William  BUCKENHAM  of  Palgrave  v.  Roger  MELL  and  others. 

Warranty  of  land  in  Cratfield.  Mutilated.  (1553-8.)  Suffolk. 

37  Edward  BASSET  v.  James  ORGAN,  Nicholas  POYNTZ,  knight,  and  Stephen  COLE  his 
steward. 

Tenement  in  the  said  Sir  Nicholas’s  manor  of  Westerleigh.  (1554-8.)  Gloucester. 

38-39  Nicholas  BLABYE  v.  Elizabeth  SAMON. 

Original  of  File  1410,  No.  31.  (1554-8.)  Warwick. 


FILE  1495. 

1 Laurence  BAKER  v.  John  BLAKFORD,  husbandman. 

Joint  occupation  of  a tenement  in  the  manor  of  Wiveliscombe  promised  on  marriage  with  defendant’s 
daughter.  Somerset. 

2 Richard  BIXSTON  v.  William  STARESMORE  and  Joan  BIXSTON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  in  Great  Bloxwich  and  Walsall.  Stafford. 

3 Robert  BLAKEMORE  v.  Roger  BLAKEMORE. 

Tenement  in  Maidenhead  in  the  parish  of  Cookham,  late  of  Robert  Blakemore,  deceased,  father 
of  both  parties.  Berks. 

4 William  BOGGE  and  Margaret  CHERY,  executors  of  Thomas  Chery,  executor  of  John 

Chesse,  v.  Cecily  . . . 

Messuage  in  Great  Munden  formerly  of  Joan  Chise,  mother  of  the  said  John.  Mutilated.  Herts. 

5 ...  BOHAM(?),  under-keeper  of  the  bishop  of  Winchester’s  manor  in  Holborn,  v.  the 
mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  of  trespass  by  John  Chapman  concerning  John  Knolles,  claimed  by  defendant  as  his 
apprentice  and  by  complainant  as  the  bishop’s  servant.  Certiorari.  Damaged.  London. 

6 Lettice,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  BORDEN,  v.  John  FREMAN,  husband  of  Elizabeth,  an 
executrix  of  the  said  Richard. 

Money  promised  by  the  said  Richard  on  his  marriage.  

7 William  BOUGHTON  and  George  AGARD  v.  Joan  MALORY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Grene  and  messuages  and  lands  in  Alvechurch,  Bylton, 
Tansor  and  Barnwell,  formerly  of  Henry  Sutton.  Pedigree  given. 

Worcester,  Warwick,  Northampton. 

8 John  BRANDON  and  Robert  BOWYS  v.  John  JERVYS. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  wheat.  

9 William  BUSSHOP  v.  William  JEYN  alias  Jenky. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Dunster.  Somerset. 

10  John  BOTELER  v.  Cecil  STYWARD. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  Norwich.  Mutilated.  (15th  century.)  Norfolk. 

11-12  Adrian  BAKER,  William  MEKLOW,  and  others,  merchants  of  Southampton,  v.  Michael 
GODFRAY  and  John  PERCHER. 

Ship  which  proved  to  be  ‘ not  stanche  nor  seurly  pechyd  and  dryssed.’  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Hants. 

13  John  BARLEY  v.  William  SEWSTER  of  Steeple  Morden,  gentleman. 

Seizure  of  corn  at  Ashwell.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Herts. 

14  John  BROWN,  clerk,  executor  of  Ambrose  Ede,  clerk,  v.  William  WALPOLE,  gentleman. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Houghton.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Norfolk. 

15  Thomas  BROWN  v.  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  PORTER. 

Imprisonment  for  price  of  sheep  which  died  before  Easter  following  their  purchase.  (Henry  VII 
or  later.)  Bedford. 

16  Katherine  [?B]LAND  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Imprisonment  ‘ with  manaclyng  and  feteryng  ’ by  command  of  Henry  Kebyll,  alderman,  for 
refusal  to  accuse  John  West,  priest,  of  incontinence.  Corpus  cum  causa.  (After  1502.) 

London. 

17  John  BENDISSH  v.  Walter  CLERKE. 

Promise  to  acquit  complainant  of  a debt  to  Margaret  Woode.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  

18  John  BOND  of  Coventry,  draper,  v.  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  BANKES  of  York, 
draper,  and  Ralph  PULLEYN  of  York,  goldsmith. 

Debt  of  the  said  Bankes,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.) 

Warwick,  York. 


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19  John  BRAYE  v.  Edward  HERIOTTE  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Wigmore,  late  of  John  Braye,  deceased  father  of  complainant.  (Henry  VIII 
or  Edward  VI.)  Hereford. 

20  Christopher  BYCKERDYKE  v.  William  BALE,  both  of  Cambridge. 

‘ Dessyne  of  sylver  spones  ’ lent  by  Richard  Blaxton  of  the  same.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Cambridge. 

21  William  BAYLY,  alderman  of  London,  v.  William  LUFFKYN  of  Crayton  ( i.e . Creeting?), 
clothman. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid.  (1514  or  later.)  London,  Suffolk. 

22-23  . . . v.  John  KYNG  and  Katharine  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  gardens  in  the  parish  of  St.  Michael  Coslany  [Norwich],  late  of  Richard  Braunche, 
deceased,  kinsman  of  complainant.  Bill  mutilated.  (1529  or  later.)  Norfolk. 

24  William  BUTTON,  gentleman,  and  William  GARARD,  scrivener,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 
Action  by  Michael  Dormer,  alderman,  on  a bond  for  price  of  land  to  be  assured  to  William  Hyde, 
which  has  not  been  done.  Corpus  cum  causa.  (After  1531.)  London. 

25-31  Richard  BAROWE  (A  Barough)  v.  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Vincent  JUMPER, 
and  William  their  son. 

Lease  of  the  Bishop  of  Winchester’s  manor  called  Newcourt  in  Downton  with  live  and  dead  stock. 
(1538-1547.)  Wilts. 

32  William,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  BLAK,  v.  John  SHEPERREWE  alias  Harte  and 

Nicholas  his  son. 

Tenements  and  cottage  in  Ogbourne  St.  Andrew  held  of  the  manor  of  Ogboume  St.  George. 
(Before  1547.)  Wilts. 

33-35  Edward  BUTLER,  gentleman,  v.  John  [MORDAUNT],  lord  Mordaunt. 

Manor  of  Stotfold.  Damaged.  (1553-4.)  Bedford. 

36  ...  BARKER,  widow,  v.  the  bailiffs  of  YARMOUTH. 

Action  by  Robert  Abs  of  Harley,  co.  Suffolk,  clothier,  for  a debt  of  Robert  Cornewell,  partly  paid. 
Certiorari.  Mutilated.  (1554-8.)  Norfolk. 

37-38  John  BRIDGEWATER,  parson  of  Aldeburgh,  v.  John  WYLLOWGHBYE  (Willowe). 

Tithes  of  Aldeburgh,  defendant  claiming  to  be  vicar.  (1554-8.)  Suffolk. 


Hants. 


FILE  1496. 

1 John  CLARYON  v.  Robert  KYNG. 

Detention  of  bonds  already  satisfied. 

2 Richard  CLERK  v.  William  STOKES,  bailiff  of  Andover. 

Seizure  of  money  and  false  imprisonment.  Copy. 

3-4  Edward  CONWAYE  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Richard  DENYS  and  Marion  his  wife. 

Land  in  Matford  (in  Heavitree),  Exminster  and  elsewhere,  late  of  Edward  Hyllersdon,  gentleman, 
deceased,  father  of  the  said  Alice  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Marion.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VII 
or  later.)  Devon. 

5 Edward  CULPEPYR  and  Jane  his  wife  v.  John  CLERK  and  Thomas  CASTELL. 

Land  at  the  Stocks,  late  of  John  Hoddesdon,  former  husband  of  the  said  Jane.  Mutilated. 
(Henry  VII  or  later.)  London. 

6 The  same  v.  Richard  SHELDON  and  others. 

Do.,  in  the  parish  of  St.  Mary  Woolchurch-Haw.  Faded.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  London. 

7 William  COURTNEY,  knight,  v.  John  CROKKER,  knight. 

Bond  given  on  defendant’s  behalf.  (After  1495.)  Devon. 

8-9  John  COTTESMORE,  knight,  v.  William  HALS. 

Promise  to  save  complainant  harmless  on  a bond  made  [for  defendant’s  good  conduct  as  escheator  ?]. 
Mutilated.  (1501  or  later.) 

10  Thomas  CLERK,  husbandman,  v.  Joan  CLERK. 

' Close  or  intack  ’ in  Epworth,  late  of  Edward  Clerk,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of  complainant. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Lincoln. 

11-12  John  COLROGER  and  John  STEPHYN,  husbandmen,  v.  Margaret  TRENERTH  and 
Nicholas  KYF. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Merther,  late  of  John  Halvos,  deceased. 
Pedigree  given.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Cornwall. 

13  John  CONYNGESBYE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Alice  CROMER. 

Lands  in  South  Mimms,  late  of  Reynold  Frowike,  deceased.  Mutilated  Pedigree  given 
or  Edward  VI.) 


(Henry  VIII 
Herts. 


14  Christopher  COO,  esquire,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  of  Robert  Constable,  knight,  for  the  full  price  of  a ship  and  salt  resold  to  complainant  but 
damaged  while  in  the  said  Sir  Robert's  hands.  Certiorari.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  London. 

15  Thomas  CORNWALL  and  others  v.  David  VAGHAN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  Booking  and  Stebbing.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Essex. 

16  Geoffrey,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  COVYLE,  esquire,  v.  William  MERTON  and  others. 

Disturbance  in  the  manor  of  Walsoken  and  marsh  there,  and  wrongful  assessment  to  the  ‘ charges 
of  the  cuntre.’  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Norfolk 


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17-18  Arthur  CRANE  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  Robert  POSFORDE. 

Goods  of  Robert  Posforde,  deceased,  father  of  defendant  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Anne, 
and  residence  in  his  house  at  Needham.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Norfolk. 

19-21  Crystyan,  late  the  wife  of  Stephen  CURDE  of  Ickleton,  co.  Cambridge,  yeoman  v.  Thomas 
HARRYSON  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Tenement  ( described ) in  Walden,  late  of  Nicholas  Adam,  yeoman,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 
(1511-1553.)  Essex. 

22-24  Ralph  CALDWALL  and  Katherine  his  wife  v.  William  SAUNDERS,  John  WARSOP  and 
Henry  GUDIER. 

Manors  of  Godyngton,  Asthall,  and  Over  Cornewall,  and  messuages,  etc.,  in  Synedoff  Lane  in 
London,  Godyngton,  St.  Mary  Cray,  Paul’s  Cray,  Orpington,  Chelsfield,  Strood,  Frindsbury, 
Cobham,  Higham,  West  Haddon  and  Staverton.  Damaged.  Replication  wanting.  (After  1515.) 

London,  [Oxford],  Kent,  Northampton. 
25-27  John  CLAWCY,  gentleman,  v.  John  CHECHESTER,  esquire,  executor  of  Christopher 
Flemmyng,  baron  of  Slane. 

Rent  in  the  manor  of  Croyde  (Crydehoo),  held  by  the  said  Lord  Slane  with  the  manors  of  Puts- 
borough  (in  Georgeham)  and  Highbray.  (After  1517).  Devon. 

28  Nicholas  CUTTER,  bailiff  of  Sir  William  Say’s  manor  of  Pury-Fitchet  (in  Wembdon),  v. 
John  ELYS. 

Tenement  in  the  said  manor.  (After  1517.)  Somerset. 

29  John  COTYNG  v.  Robert  LAURENCE  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Tenements  in  St.  Laurence,  New  Romney  and  in  Newchurch,  late  of  John  Cotyng,  deceased,  father 
of  complainant.  (After  1531.)  Kent. 

30-31  Ralph  COLLESON,  labourer,  and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Varden,  v.  William, 
son  of  John  BAXSTER,  feoffee  to  uses,  and  Poll  HUNNES  (Honnes),  labourers. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Marham,  late  of  the  monasteries  of  Westacre  and  Marham.  (1538-1553.) 

Norfolk. 

32-33  John  CANDISSHE,  knight,  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Ralph  KELYNG. 

Tenement  in  Newcastle-under-Lyne  ( described  in  answer).  (After  1542.)  Stafford. 

34-36  John,  son  of  John  CURLLE,  deceased,  v.  John  WESCOMBE,  son  of  Elizabeth  Rocwyll 
(Rokkell). 

Tenement  and  cottage  in  the  manor  of  Pixton  (in  Dulverton).  Previous  decree  cited.  (1545-7.) 

Somerset. 

37  Edmund  CUSSHEN  v.  Richard  BANYARD. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Stalworth’s  and  Marham’s  and  land  and  rent  in 
Wymondham  of  the  entail  of  John  Cusshyn.  Mutilated.  See  File  965,  No.  89.  (Before  1547.) 

Norfolk. 

38-39  Richard  CAGER  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Thomas  CAGER  and  Robert  his  son. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Hawkley,  late  held  of  Lord  de  la  Warr’s  manor  of  Newton  Valence  by 
William  Chistum,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Agnes.  See  File  1293,  No.  1.  (1547-1553.) 

Hants. 

40-41  William  CLAYETON  of  Breadsall  Park,  labourer,  v.  Thomas  SACHEVERELL  of  Aston, 


gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Horsley.  (1547-1553.)  Derby. 

42-43  Philippa  COWPER,  daughter  and  heir  of  William  Tylbroke,  v.  Thomas  RUDDE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Carlton.  (1553-4.)  Bedford. 

44-45  George  CRESWELL  v.  John  and  Katharine  HORNER. 

(Continuation  of  File  1339,  Nos.  59-61.  (1553-5.)  York. 

46  Richard  COLYNGBOURN  and  others  v.  John  ANDREWE. 

Land  in  Aylesbury  demised  for  a year  to  Alice,  mother  of  complainant.  (1554-8.)  Bucks. 

47-49  Thomas  CULPEPER,  gentleman,  v.  Robert  BONHAM,  esquire,  and  others. 

Woods  in  the  manor  of  Kelvedon  Hall  late  of  Thomas  Blenerhaysett,  knight,  deceased,  grandfather 
of  Mary,  wife  of  complainant.  (1554-8.)  Essex. 


FILE  1497. 

1 Elys  CARMYNELL  v.  Simon  de  MARYN  of  London,  grocer. 

Petition  for  price  of  dinner  and  supper  already  paid  for,  which  complainant  ceased  to  attend, 
‘ perceyvyng  the  great  number  of  vacabundes  and  suspecte  persones  that  contynually  resorted  unto 
the  said  house.’  London. 

2 John  C-HOPE  v.  Thomas  DUNNE  and  John  SHEPPERD. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Bradworthy.  Devon. 

3 John  CLERK  of  Basingstoke. 

Petition  on  behalf  of  William  Boubregge,  accused  of  theft  by  John  Saucer  of  Frome  Selwood. 

Hants,  Somerset. 

4 Thomas  CODLYNG,  clerk,  and  others  v.  John  DYKKES  of  East  Dereham. 

One-third  of  a messuage  in  Bawdeswell  of  the  feoffment  of  John  Millere.  Norfolk. 

5-7  Thomas  COK  v.  Thomas  CROP  and  Margaret  his  wife. 

Messuage  in  the  borough  of  Liskeard  bought  of  Margaret,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  Croppe  (who 
answers).  Cornwall. 

8 Thomas  COLYN  v.  the  mayor  and  bailiffs  of  EXETER  and  their  clerk,  and  Agnes  TOKER. 

Refusal  to  permit  complainant  to  see  the  record  of  a plea  on  which  he  had  obtained  a writ  of 
certiorari.  [ Certiorari  and  subpoena .]  Devon. 


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9 John  COLYNGBORN  of  Wooburn,  husbandman,  v.  the  sheriff  of  BUCKINGHAM. 

False  imprisonment  by  the  under-sheriff.  Bucks. 

10  Nicholas  COLYNS  of  Waltham  in  Middlesex,  son  and  heir  of  William  Colyns,  v.  Henry 
HEWET,  servant  to  John  Russell,  knight. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Hitchin.  Herts. 

11  William  COOKE  of  Over  Burgate  (in  Fordingbridge)  v.  William  TYRELL  of  Fordingbridge. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  the  parish  {sic)  of  Sandhill  (i.e.  Sandhill 
manor  in  Fordingbridge).  Hants. 

12  ...  not  COTERELL  (a  woman)  v.  John  . . . 

Messuage  in  St.  Albans  of  the  demise  of  Richard  S[tode]ley,  deceased.  Mutilated.  Herts. 

13  John  COBBETHORN  and  others,  executors  of  Edmund  [Stafford  or  Lacy  ?],  bishop  of  Exeter, 
v.  Hugh  WILLIAM,  priest. 

Fraudulently  obtaining  a release  of  a debt.  (After  1419.)  

14  Henry,  son  and  heir  of  Henry  CACHEREL,  v.  Reynold  DRYLAND  of  Selling. 

Lands,  rents  and  services  in  Sandwich  conveyed  by  complainant  to  his  own  use  on  his  departure 
beyond  seas  with  Lord  Willoughby.  {Cir.  1431-1452.)  Kent. 

15  Nicholas  CALTON,  priest  of  the  Chancellor’s  church  of  Wells,  v.  John  REWE. 

False  charge  of  felony,  detention  of  a bond  and  neglect  of  a suit  against  John  Tipup  (1435-1443). 

Somerset. 

16  Edmund,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  COLT,  and  servant  to  ‘ the  lord  prynce,’  v.  John  DYSON, 
bailiff  of  Lichfield. 

Seizure  of  goods  in  a dispute  with  Robert  Coterell.  Faded.  (Henry  VII?)  Stafford. 

17-18  Roger  COTON,  knight,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Nicholas  Norton,  v. 
William  BOLTON  and  Margaret  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  lands  in  Paddington,  Westbourne,  Kensington  and 
Knightsbridge.  (After  1485.)  Middlesex. 

19  Margaret  CHAFFER  v.  Nicholas  WAREN  of  Shrewsbury,  merchant. 

Lease  of  a tenement  in  Watling  Street,  in  the  parish  of  All  Hallows  [Bread  Street].  (16th  century). 

London. 

20-23  William  CARSWILL  and  Jane  HURST  v.  John  UNDERHAY  and  William  HANYS, 
feoffees  to  user. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Longford  Lister  (in  Ugborough),  late  of  Jane  Hethfild,  deceased.  Pedigree 
given.  (1503  or  1527.)  Devon. 

24-26  Peter  COWDREY  v.  Peter  BOYLE,  clerk. 

(Continuation  of  File  300,  No.  5.)  See  also  Files  127,  No.  63;  291,  No.  7.  (1504-1515.) 

Hants. 

27  Edmund  CHURCH  v.  William  CAPELL,  knight,  alderman  of  London. 

Non-payment  of  part  price  of  the  manor  of  South  Wootton,  and  repudiation  of  release  of  a bond. 
(Henry  VIII.)  Norfolk,  London. 

28-29  J°hn  CLARE  and  Alice  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Simon  Taylor  alias  Nele,  v.  Stephen 
GALLE,  clerk. 

Sheep  of  the  bequest  of  the  said  Simon,  claimed  by  defendant  to  buy  vestments  for  the  church  of 
Snitterton.  Norfolk. 

30-31  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Detention  and  forgery  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Snitterton.  (Henry  VIII  or 
Edward  VI.)  Norfolk. 

32-33  William  CLUTTON  and  Margery  his  wife  v.  Martin,  son  and  heir  of  Walter  BOURE,  feoffee 
to  user. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Newent  late  of  John  Bukland,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Margery. 
See  File  296,  No.  76.  {Cir.  1510-1515.)  Gloucester. 

34-36  John  CALWODLEY  v.  John  CARLYON,  parson  of  Stoodleigh. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  defendant’s  parsonage  in  expectation  of  which  complainant  had 
surrendered  a lien  of  two  miles.  See  File  297,  No.  93.  (After  1513.)  Devon. 

37-39  Giles  CAPELL,  knight,  v.  Reynold  HYGATE  of  Southminster. 

Land  in  [Orsett  ?]  formerly  of  John  [Hygate?].  Faded.  [After  1513.]  Essex. 

40-41  Richard  COLLYN  of  Milton  Abbot  v.  Ralph  HARRYSON,  vicar  of  Marystow. 

Lease  of  part  of  land  called  the  ' sentuarie,’  in  Marystow.  (1530-1547.)  Devon. 

42-43  Audrey  CLARK  of  South  Elmham,  daughter  and  heir  of  Richard  Pedder,  v.  Rose  DETHICK. 
Wrongful  occupation  of  a messuage  and  land  at  North  Elmham,  and  procuring  a session  of  the 
manor  court  at  a date  unknown  to  complainant.  (1549-1553?)  Norfolk. 

44-45  Peter  COLSTONSOKE  of  Wood-Newton,  in  Northants,  v.  Robert  COLSTONSOKE,  John 
CROSBYE,  priest,  and  others. 

(Continuation  of  File  1295,  Nos.  36-38.)  (1551-1553.)  Chester. 

46  The  inhabitants  of  COPPENHALL  v.  Thomas  CHROMELEY  and  others,  executors  of 
William  Chomeley. 

Bequest  for  making  a cause  way  through  Coppenhall  and  mending  a lane  called  ‘ Annottes  Laker.’ 
(1554-8.)  Stafford. 

47-48  John  CRAWNFEYLD  of  Cople,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  SAUNDERS  of  North  Crawley,  in 
Bucks,  late  the  husband  of  Agnes  daughter  of  Thomas  Pollyn. 

Messuage  and  close  in  Cranfield  late  of  William  Crawnfeld  of  Cardington  (Caryngton),  husbandman 
deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  (1554-8.)  Bedford. 


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49  Francis  CROMWELL  of  London,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  Sir  Richard  Cromwell,  v.  Thomas 
Llewelyn  HYRE  and  others.  • 

Trespasses  and  enclosures  in  the  lordship  of  Cadoxton.  (1554-8.)  Glamorgan. 


FILE  1498. 

1-2  John,  son  of  Alexander  CAREWE,  esquire(  ?),  v.  John  GLYN. 

Money  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with  defendant’s  daughter.  - 

3 William  CHAPMAN  and  Ellen  his  wife  v.  Ralph  A THYKKYNGES. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Great  Drayton  and  Tunstall,  late  of  Robert  Bromeley,  esquire,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  the  said  Ellen.  1 

4 John  CHYLD,  husbandman,  v.  Richard,  son  and  executor  of  George  SQUYER. 

House  called  the  ' Woode  House  ’ in  Witham,  late  of  John  Childe,  deceased,  whose  executors  were 
Thomas,  father  of  complainant,  and  Richard,  father  of  the  said  George.  Essex. 

5 Thomas  COUPER  v.  John  HOLLYER,  executor  of  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  William  Nutbrown. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Bexhill  (Bexle).  Sussex. 

6 Thomas  CARMYNOWE,  gentleman  of  the  King’s  chamber,  v.  Thomas  SAYNTAWBYN 
and  others. 

Tin  obtained  from  complainant’s  lands  in  Kellyvregh  and  Nam  Ysferne.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VII 
or  later.)  Cornwall. 

7 William  CODOURS  v.  the  bailiffs  of  LUDLOW. 

Action  by  Richard  Whithall  for  price  of  cloth  to  be  partly  paid  in  malmsey  and  sugar.  Certiorari . 
(Henry  VII  or  later.)  Wales  {now  Salop). 

8 Robert  COKE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Alice  BRADWEY  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Broad  Campden.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Gloucester. 

9 Piers  COURTENEY,  esquire,  v.  William  COURTENEY,  knight. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Bere  and  Borowe  of  the  gift  of  William  Courteney,  knight, 
deceased,  father  of  both  parties.  (1485-1535  ?)  Somerset. 

10  Laurence  CROMPTON  v.  the  sheriffs  of  CHESTER,  and  Edward  BEKK. 

Action  on  a bond.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Chester. 

11  John  COROYE,  merchant  of  Florence,  factor  to  William  Coroye  and  his  company,  v.  [the 
sheriffs  of  LONDON], 

Attachment  of  cloth  of  gold  and  silver,  etc.,  at  the  suit  of  William  Tyler,  knight,  and  others. 
Certiorari.  Damaged.  (After  1485.)  London. 

12-13  John  CONGAN,  yeoman,  v.  John  PHILYP. 

Messuage  and  land  in  South  Raes,  Treglonnen,  and  Treyew,  late  of  John  Congan,  deceased,  father 
of  complainant.  See  Files  124,  No.  78,  and  396,  No.  4.  (1486-1518.)  Cornwall. 

14-16  George  COLUMBELL  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Thomas  BRUMPTON. 

Land,  late  of  the  said  Elizabeth’s  father.  Faded.  (16th  century.) 

17-19  Richard  CHARLES  v.  Robert  BOREMAN. 

Double  sale  of  a ‘ berebruhouse  ’ and  land  in  Appledore  by  Richard  Newland. 


20-21  Richard  CADE  v.  Walter  JAGO. 

Messuages  in  [the  parish  of  St.  Martin  ?]  Ludgate. 

22  Margaret  CHAPMAN  v.  John  CLARK. 

Lands  in  Ugley.  Much  damaged.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.) 


(1507.)  Kent. 
Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  London. 


Essex. 


23-26  James,  Thomas  and  John  COPPYN(G)  v.  Thomas  ROBERTES  and  Margaret  his  wife. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Boughton  Monchelsea,  late  of  John  Coppyn,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainants. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Kent. 

27  Laurence  COUPER  v.  John  ZELY. 

Tenement  in  Briggewater  and  North  Bowre  (in  Bridgwater?),  late  of  John  Baker.  Damaged. 
(Henry  VIII  or  later.)  [Somerset.] 

28  John  COYNG,  chaplain,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  Thomas  Devynysh  for  false  imprisonment.  Certiorari.  Faded.  (After  1511.) 


29-30  Thomas  CRAW  of  Boston,  chaplain,  v.  Thomas  PALMER. 

[Continuation  of  File  961,  No.  55).  (1538-1544). 

31  John  COUNSTABLE,  knight,  v.  Robert  [HOLGATE],  archbishop  of  York. 

Promise  of  a lease  for  life  of  the  rectory  of  Kinoulton.  (1545-1553.) 

32-33  William  COOKE,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  ALLSOP. 

Money  sent  to  Trusley  by  Richard  Coke.  Damaged.  (1554-8.) 

34  Richard  CORNEBY  v.  Jane  CORNEBY. 

Tenement  called  Corneby  Hall  late  of  complainant’s  father.  Faded.  (1554-8.)  ? 

35-36  John  CRUSE  (Cruys)  v.  James  BRENDON. 

Debt  of  Loure  to  John  Bealbury,  deceased,  whose  executors  both  parties  are.  Faded. 

(1554-8.)  Cornwall. 


London. 

Lincoln. 

Notts. 

Derby. 


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FILE  1499. 


1 Thomas  DOLPHYN  of  Birmingham,  smith,  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Roger  BROMYCHE. 

Mortgage  of  a tenement  in  Norton  Heath  by  Roger  {sic)  Bromyche,  brother  of  defendant,  and 
former  husband  of  the  said  Alice.  Worcester. 

2 Simon  DONHAM,  chaplain  to  [the  Chancellor],  and  great-grandson  and  heir  of  Richard 

Toppe,  v.  John  SY  . . . YE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Tunstall  in  Holderness.  Faded.  York. 

3 Edward  DREW  v.  John  BASKERVYLL  and  others. 

Assault  on  Henry  Chylde,  who  obtained  damages  against  complainant.  

4 Geoffrey  DREWS,  weaver  of  St.  Mary-le-Strand,  v.  [the  bailiff  of  the  SAVOY], 

Arrest  by  the  procurement  of  Hugh  Wever,  condemned  in  the  abbot  of  Westminster’s  court  called 
the  pipepowders.’  Corpus  cum  causa.  Middlesex. 

5-6  Simon  DUNHAM,  clerk,  v.  Peter  DAVY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Postwick  said  by  defendant  to  be  part  of  a ' senary  ’ held  by 
complainant  by  the  right  of  parsonage.  Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

7 William  DURDAUNTE  of  London,  grocer,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  Agnes,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  Darley  of  London,  grocer,  on  a com- 
position for  price  of  ' woode  ’ [i.e.  woad  ?)  which  proved  to  be  of  inferior  quality.  Certiorari. 

London. 

8 Elizabeth  DYER  v.  the  bailiffs  of  KINGSTON. 

Action  by  defendants  as  bridge-wardens,  pending  an  action  for  messuages  and  lands  by  com- 
plainant. Certiorari.  Mutilated.  Surrey. 

9 Joan  DYER  v.  Robert  MILLE  of  Maldon  and  John  CAMPE. 

Tenement  in  Hadleigh  granted  to  complainant  before  her  marriage  by  John  Dyer,  since  her 
husband,  who  died  while  she  was  on  pilgrimage.  Essex. 

10  Robert  DYK  of  Beverley,  labourer,  v.  the  bailiffs  of  the  provost  of  BEVERLEY. 

Forged  action  of  trespass  by  John  Walasse  following  on  other  vexatious  proceedings.  Corpus  cum 
causa.  York. 


11  12  Hoell  (ap)  Jevan  DYOO  of  St.  George  v.  (John)  Jevan  DYO. 

Refusal  to  sign  a bill  for  repayment  of  a debt.  Glamorgan. 

13  John  DOUNE  v.  Edmund  WESTBY,  bailiff  of  the  franchise  of  the  abbot  of  St.  Albans. 

Wrongful  arrests  and  false  return  to  a corpus  cum  causa.  { Cir . 1394-1424?)  [Herts.] 

14  Nicholas  DYKER  v.  the  mayor  of  [LONDON]. 

Cross  suits  for  debt  between  complainant,  John  Hubank  (Hughbank)  of  London,  tailor,  and 
Christopher  Plummer.  Certiorari.  Faded.  (1431  or  later.)  [London.] 

15  William  DEMOUNDE  and  May  his  wife  v.  Thomas  GRYNFELD  and  others,  executors  of 
Elizabeth  Robessart,  lady  Bourchier. 

Annuity  granted  for  good  service.  Footnote  discharging  one  of  defendants.  Mutilated.  See 
File  11,  No.  114.  (To  the  bishop  of  Bath,  chancellor;  1433-1443.) 

if)  Richard  DIXSON  of  Muston,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  AUNDERSON. 

Money  due  to  William,  prior  of  Bridlington,  and  pasture  for  sheep  promised  on  assignment  of  a 
loan  of  land  in  [Muston?].  Damaged.  (After  1489.)  York. 

17  19  Thomas  DOWSYNG  of  London,  poulterer,  v.  Henry  BROTHERS  of  Shelsweli. 

Action  concerning  a bargain  of  rabbits  forfeited  as  stale.  (1497.)  London,  Oxford. 

20  Patrick  DURHAM,  mariner,  v.  John  NYCOLLES  of  London,  skinner,  attorney  to  John 
Shyrwode,  mariner. 

Action  on  a bond  extorted  by  force  in  an  inn  in  Lombard  Street.  Letters  missive.  See  File  495, 
No.  37.  {Cir.  1518-1529.)  London. 

21  William  DAY  of  Wisbech,  chandler,  v.  John  ODAM  of  the  same,  butcher. 

Contract  for  sale  of  all  defendant's  tallow  during  the  joint  lives  of  both  parties.  (1500-1532.) 

Cambridge. 

22  Thomas  DALBY,  clerk,  v.  Thomas  DOCKERAY,  [prior  of  the  Hospital  of  St.  John  of 
Jerusalem  in  England]. 

Loan  to  the  commanders  of  Ribston,  Mount  Grace,  and  Carbrook.  Mutilated.  {Cir.  1506-1515.) 

York,  [Norfolk.] 

23-24  William  DALYE  and  Isabel  his  wife  v.  William  SMYTH  of  Stockerston. 

Legacy  of  Richard,  brother  of  defendant.  Paper  bill.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Leicester. 

25  DAVID  ap  John  ap  Hugh  v.  JOHN  ap  Jenkyn  and  OWEN  ap  Griffith. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Strate  Marsell  in  the  lordship  of  Powes. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edw.  VI.)  [Montgomery.] 

26  William  DEANE,  executor  of  Ralph  Deane,  v.  John  QUASHE  of  Norwich. 

Price  of  fimble-hemp  and  ‘ sawthefyshes  ’ {i.e.  saithe?)  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Norfolk. 

27  Harry  DRAKE,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  RANDALL  and  others. 

Land  in  Lamerton  held  in  right  of  Cristian,  wife  of  complainant,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Hyll. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Devon. 

28  Thomas  Croswell  and  Henry  Derbye,  churchwardens  of  DROITWICH,  v.  Thomas 
BARRETT. 

Waste  on  a tenement  from  which  complainants  provide  the  ornaments  and  vestments  of  the 
church.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Worcester. 


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29 -30  John  DANET  and  Anne  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Thomas  Elinebrugge,  esquire,  v. 

Bartholomew  [LINSTED],  prior  of  St.  Mary  Overies. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands,  messuages,  and  a dovecote  in  Nutfield,  Sutton,  Merstham, 
Gatton,  Bletchingley,  Chipstead,  Croydon,  Sanderstead,  and  Addington,  and  the  manors  of 
Albury,  Croham  (in  Croydon)  and  Chaldon.  (1513-1539.)  Surrey. 

31-34  Katherine,  late  the  wife  of  William  DYKKES,  v.  Nicholas  POTMAN. 

Reviver  of  a suit  concerning  a messuage  and  land  in  Yarde  alias  Crayford  ( File  404,  No.  56.) 
(After  1515.)  Kent. 

35  William  DYKON,  priest,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  Dykon,  v.  Miles  COLYNG,  his  brother- 
in-law. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Haughton.  (After  1518.)  Durham. 

36  Laurence  DUTTON,  esquire,  v.  Richard  EGERTON,  clerk,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Entail  of  the  manors  of  Dutton,  Aston,  Weston,  Preston,  Barterton,  Legh,  Ness  in  Wirrall,  Little 
Mouldsworth,  Acton  and  Hapsford  and  messuages  and  lands  there  and  in  Clifton,  Stony  Dunham, 
Great  Barrow,  Stoke,  Picton,  Arrow,  Northwich,  Halton,  Thelwall,  Ouston,  Middlewich, 
Stanthurle,  and  Over  Runcorn.  (After  1525.)  Chester. 

37-38  John  DREWE,  Philippa  his  wife,  Edmund  YONGER,  Edith  his  wife,  John  WYLLYSHAM, 
and  Rose  his  wife,  v.  Robert  STYLLYARD  and  John  BARKER,  clerks. 

Lands  ( described ) in  Bury  St.  Edmunds,  late  of  Roger  Cowper,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  female 
complainants.  Faded.  (1530-1553.)  Suffolk. 

39-42  John  DANBURY  of  Walden,  yeoman,  v.  Robert  WRYGHT. 

Pledge  of  a leasehold  in  Debden.  (1533  or  later.)  Essex. 

43-44  William  DEBNAM  of  Shorne,  co.  Kent,  v.  Robert  BROWNE  of  Cranleigh  and  Robert 
CHAUNDLER. 

Houses  and  land  in  Haslemere,  formerly  of  Thomas  Pepham  (Peperham),  great-grandfather  of 
complainant.  See  File  77 5,  No.  52.  ( Cir . 1533-1538.)  Surrey. 

45-47  Robert  DARWYN  v.  Thomas  STANFELD,  Richard  FLYNTHAM,  Nicholas  FARMER, 
and  Oliver  GIBSON. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Torksey,  Brampton,  Upton  and  Kexby,  late  of  Richard  Darwyn  and  Alice 
his  second  wife,  deceased,  parents  of  complainant.  (1535-1553J  See  File  1115,  No.  7.  Lincoln. 

48-51  Thomas,  son  of  Gilbert  DUTTON,  v.  John  VENABLES  of  the  Cross,  near  Northwich. 

‘ Wichehouses  or  saltecotes  ’ in  Northwich  of  the  demise  of  John  Buteler,  late  abbot  of  Vale  Royal. 
(I537-I547-)  Chester. 

52-53  Elizabeth,  wife  of  Philip  DRACOT,  knight,  v.  Maude,  late  the  wife  of  Anthony  FITZ- 
HERBERT,  knight. 

Delivery  to  complainant’s  husband  without  her  consent  of  a deed  of  feoffment  of  her  jointure- 
lands  in  Draycott[-in-the-Moor],  Consall,  Paynesley,  Whistone  (in  Kingsley),  Hasulles  (c/.  Hazel- 
wall  in  Cheadle),  Broadoak  (in  Kingsley),  etc.  (1538-1553.)  Stafford. 

54-56  William  DOLPHYN  of  London,  draper,  v.  William  SHUTFORD. 

Arrest  of  complainant’s  ship  when  deserted  by  its  mariners  at  Falmouth.  Mutilated.  (1540-1553.) 

Cornwall. 

57  John  DAWNTESEY,  gentleman,  v.  William  WYLLYNGTON  and  Ambrose  DAWNTESEY, 
executors  of  William  Dawntesey,  alderman  of  London. 

Mesne  profits  of  the  manor  of  Shipton  Sollars,  late  of  Anthony  Twynnyho,  esquire,  deceased, 
father-in-law  of  complainant.  (1547-1553.)  Gloucester. 

58  Elizabeth  DAUKES  of  Ambercote  (i.e.  Amblecote,  co.  Stafford?)  v.  John  HARWARD  and 
Roger,  son  of  Silvester  Taylour. 

Lands  ( described ) in  the  manor  of  Chaddesley  Corbett,  late  of  John  Dawkes,  deceased,  husband  of 
complainant.  (1553-4.)  Worcester. 

59  Robert  DAVIES  of  Westminster  and  John  DAVIES,  executors  of  David  ap  Gruffydd  ap 
Llewellyn,  v.  REES  ap  John  end  ROBERT  ap  Elis,  executors  of  John  ap  Rees  ap  David 
Timo. 

Bonds  for  a debt  already  paid.  (1554-8.)  London. 

60  John  DENHAM  and  Grace  his  wife  v.  Richard  BRENT  and  John  and  Thomas,  sons  of 
John  HAM. 

(Copy  of  File  1422,  A’o.  25.)  Mutilated.  (1554-8.)  Hants. 

61-65  William  DOWE  (Dove)  v.  William  TOMPSON  and  John  his  son. 

Assignment  of  a lease  from  Christ’s  College,  Cambridge,  of  the  manor  of  North  Hykeham. 
(1556-8.)  Lincoln. 

66-67  John  DUDLEY  of  [?Do]rkinge,  co.  Surrey,  yeoman,  v.  Hugh  ap  Llewelyn  LLOYD  and 
John  SACKEVILE. 

Joint  lease  from  the  Crown  to  complainant  and  William  Sackevile,  deceased,  of  messsuages,  land 
and  rent  in  [Llanjluer,  Ustate,  Trevillan,  and  Lampeter  [‘  Llanbether  and  Seynt  Stephan  ’),  late 
of  the  monastery  of  Llanluer.  Mutilated.  (1554-8.)  Cardigan. 

68-69  Thomas  DYME(S),  parson  of  Fetcham,  v.  John  RYCKEMAN. 

Seizure  of  tithe  corn.  Answer  wanting.  (1554-8.)  Surrey. 


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FILE  1500. 

1 Luke  de  ECCLESIA  v.  the  judges  of  SOUTHAMPTON. 

Action  of  covenant  by  Thomas  Cook  concerning  goods  of  John  de  Bardes  attached  in  complainant’s 
lands.  Certiorari.  Hants. 

2 John  ELYNGHAM,  keeper  of  the  King’s  pavilions,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  Alison,  wife  of  Roger  Benyngton,  sometime  of  London,  barber,  complainant  having 
taken  away  from  her  his  daughter,  whom  she  had  abducted  and  employed  to  tend  her  said 
husband,  a ‘ lazour.'  Corpus  cum  causa.  London. 

3 Thomas  ELYS  of  Norwich,  merchant,  v.  William  WHEDERELL,  bailiff  of  Ipswich. 

Debt  of  Herman  Rollesthorp,  Dutchman,  who  was  ‘ hosted  ’ with  defendant. 

Norfolk,  Suffolk. 

4 Richard  ESTCOTE  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Thomasyn,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  John 
WRANGWORTHY,  and  mother  of  the  said  Agnes. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Hartland.  Devon. 

5 Thomas,*  prior  of  EARL’S  COLNE,  v.  Elizabeth  [DE  VERE],  countess  of  Oxford,  and 
others,  executors  of  [John  de  Vere],  late  earl  of  Oxford. 

Compensation  for  land  in  Hedingham  (Hynyngham)  taken  for  the  earl’s  park,  defendants  being 
seized  of  the  manor  of  Hinxton.  Mutilated.  (1461-1503.)  Essex,  Cambridge. 

6 Roger  ESTGATE  v.  Thomas  LEHMAN,  executor  of  Richard  Bettys,  vicar  of  Great 
Witchingham. 

Detention  of  a book  called  a ‘ portos  ’ and  of  evidences  relating  to  lands  in  Bradfield.  See  rile 
199,  No.  22.  (After  1488.)  Norfolk. 

7-9  James  EMENS  of  Warwick,  labourer,  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  John  WYLSON  and  Hugh 
CURSER  (Corcer,  Corveser). 

Messuage  and  land,  late  of  Roger  Wylson  of  Great  Worley  ( i.e . Wyrley?),  baker,  father  of 
complainant.  (1496-1547.)  Stafford. 

10-12  The  brethren  of  the  gild  of  Corpus  Christi  in  EATON  v.  Thomas  KNYGHT. 

Parcel  of  a messuage  in  Eaton,  and  rent  charged  on  the  adjoining  one,  which  belongs  to  defendant. 
(Henry  VIII  ?)  Bedford. 

13-15  Robert  (Ellis)  EDMONDSON  v.  Geoffrey,  Robert  and  Edward  EDMONDSON. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Salley,  late  of  Edward  Edmondson,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant 
and  father  of  defendants.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Notts  ( rectius  Derby). 

16-17  Henry  ENGWYN  v.  Alexander  CARVANELL,  yeoman,  late  the  husband  of  Ellen, 
executrix  and  formerly  the  wife  of  Martin  Pendye  (Pendry). 

Balance  of  accounts.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Cornwall. 

18  Stephen  ESTWICK  of  Lavendon  (Landon)  v.  Ellen,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  KNIGHTE 
of  Holdenby,  husbandman,  and  Robert  KNIGHTE,  administrators  of  the  said  Richard’s 
goods,  and  William  KNIGHTE  of  Holdenby,  husbandman. 

Debt  for  sheep,  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  (1539-1547.)  Buckingham,  Northampton. 

19-20  Robert  ESTCHURCHE  v.  Nicholas  WYCHEHALSE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a bond  to  save  complainant  harmless  against  John  Webbe  alias  Toker  after 
giving  an  arbitral  award  against  the  latter  in  ‘ all  matters  and  demaundes  as  well  royall  as 
personell.’  (After  1540.)  

21-24  ELIZABETH  ap  William  alias  Elizabeth  verch  Ellys  v.  WILLIAM  ap  John  and  JOHN 
and  KENRICK  ap  William. 

Land  in  Ysceifiog,  late  of  Howell  ap  William,  deceased,  husband  of  complainant,  and  son  of  the 
defendant  William.  (1549-1553.)  Flint. 

25-26  Anthony  EDMUND  and  others  v.  Adlard  WELBY. 

(Continuation  of  File  1348,  No.  10.)  (1553-4.)  Lincoln. 

27-28  Edmund  ELLMES  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  BRUDENELL,  knight. 
(Continuation  of  File  1348,  No.  45.)  (1553-4.) 

Rutland,  Lincoln,  Oxford,  Buckingham,  Berks. 

29-30  George  ESCROPE  (Estrop,  Estrope)  v.  John  HALL  and  John,  son  and  heir  of  Richard 
VEALL,  husbandman. 

(Continuation  of  File  1348,  No.  103.)  (I553-4-)  York. 

31-33  Thomas  EUSDON  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  William  COOKE,  serjeant- 
at-law. 

Land  in  the  said  Cooke’s  manor  of  Milton.  (1553-4.)  ? 

34-35  Nicholas  EVERAD,  gentleman,  v.  John  ATTMERE. 

Debt  partly  recovered  against  complainant  bv  John  Bacon,  esquire,  a creditor  of  defendant 
(1556-8.)  ' 


FILE  1501. 

1 John  FAUKES,  tenant  of  the  Duchy  of  Lancaster,  v.  Henry  INGLOUSE,  knight. 

Forcible  entry  and  seizure  of  bedding,  com  and  cattle.  Norfolk. 

2 John  FE  . . . v.  Thomas  RAWLYN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  South  . . . se.  Damaged.  ? 


* Not  Thomas  Cheltenham  mentioned  in  V.C.H. 


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3 John  FENLEY,  shereman,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Brandon,  citizen 
and  shereman  of  London,  v.  the  mayor  and  aldermen  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  Margaret  Porter  for  plate  ( described ) and  tablecloths  given  by  her  to  the  said  Brandon 
and  his  wife  for  money  and  attendance  in  sickness.  Certiorari.  London. 

4 Hercules  de  FERRARIIS,  clerk,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  William  Bayly,  citizen  and  shereman  of  London,  on  a bond  which  he  had  promised  to 
cancel,  complainant  having  procured  his  release  from  arrest  for  offences  concerning  his  allegiance 
and  cured  him  of  a disease.  Certiorari.  See  File  310,  No.  32.  (Cir.  1504-1515).  London. 

5 Nicholas  FISSHER  of  Strode  v.  William  BROOKE  of  St.  George’s,  Southwark. 

Grant  of  all  complainant’s  goods  on  a promise  to  ‘ make  leve  of  ’ all  his  debts.  Kent,  Surrey. 

6 Richard  FLAMOK  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  John  TRESODERYN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Tresawle  and  Halveor  (in  St.  Columb  Major) 
and  Carloggas  (in  St.  Mawgan).  Cornwall. 

7-8  Miles,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  FLEMMYNG,  v.  John  TALBOT,  executor  of  the  said  Thomas. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Sampton.  [Devon  ?] 

9 Thomas  FLETHAM,  clerk,  and  Richard  ELREDE,  executors  of  Harry  Newman  v William 
HONOUR. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Thurleby,  bought  of  defendant  who  occupied  them  as  testator’s  tenant-at- 
will-  [Lincoln.] 

10  Thomas  FOLBERGH  v.  Henry  INGLOUS,  knight. 

Forcible  entry  and  vexatious  suits.  Norfolk. 

11-15  James  FOLJAMBE  v.  Vincent  LOWE  of  Denby,  esquire. 

Manor  of  Denby  and  lands  and  rent  in  Woodhouse,  Smalley,  Codnor,  and  elsewhere.  Damaged. 

Derby. 

16  Thomas  FOXE  v.  John  HUSBAND,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Penkelek  the  More,  late  of  William  Foxe,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Cornwall. 

17-18  Elizabeth  FRANKELEYN  v.  Avice,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  DYKSON, 
weaver. 

Goods  ( schedule  annexed)  entrusted  to  the  said  Thomas  by  Cuthbert  Colvile,  deceased,  father  of 
complainant.  

19  Robert  FREMAN,  clerk,  v.  John  CALY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Salhouse.  Norfolk. 

20-22  ■ John  FREND  and  Mary  his  wife  v.  John  CHALKHILL  and  John  CAVELEY,  feoffees  to 

uses,  and  Joan  and  Robert  FREND. 

Lands  in  Willesden  and  Harrow,  late  of  Roger  Frend,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  John  Frend  and 
husband  of  the  said  Joan.  Mutilated.  Middlesex. 

23  John  FREND  of  Maidstone,  weaver,  v.  Nicholas  HASELL,  constable  of  Maidstone. 

Arrest  at  defendant's  own  suit  without  writ  or  warrant.  Corpus  cum  causa.  Kent. 

24  Robert  FREND,  merchant  tailor,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  William  ...  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid.  Certiorari.  Faded.  London. 

25  Henry  FYSSHER,  clerk,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  of  debt,  account  and  trespass  by  Christopher  Hall,  gentleman,  pending  other  suits.  Cer- 
teriorari.  London. 

26  James  FENES,  knight,  v.  Nicholas  WYFFOLD,  Katherine  his  wife,  and  John  WALSHAWE. 
Plate  (including  bottles  called  ‘ flaketis  ’),  money  and  deed  of  gift  of  the  same  by  John  Brokle  of 
London,  alderman  and  draper,  former  husband  of  the  said  Katherine.  (After  1442.)  London. 

27  William  FOXE  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Divers  suits  by  William  Randys,  girdler,  ‘ a comen  jurour  . . . and  so  greatly  favored  amonges 

jurours,’  who  has  assaulted  complainant’s  wife.  Certiorari.  Mutilated.  (To  the  keeper  of  the 
great  seal;  after  1460.)  London. 

28  Thomas  FISSHERR  and  Alice  his  wife,  of  Aldbourne. 

Imprisonment  without  indictment  at  Fisherton  Anger,  their  case  being  removed  by  writ  to 
Chancery.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Wilts. 

29  John  FLEMYNG  of  Exeter  v.  John  LYMPENY,  clerk. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  St.  Sidwell’s  and  Petrockstow.  (Henry  VII 
or  later.)  Devon. 

30-31  Richard  FAGGER  v.  Richard  COVERT,  husband  of  Elizabeth,  granddaughter  of  William 
Fagger. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  Steyning.  See  File  93,  No.  45.  [Cir.  1486-1493.) 

Sussex. 

32  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  William  FLYNT,  and  formerly  of  John  HERT,  v.  John  FYNEUX, 
knight,  L.J.K.B.,  and  others. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  lands  in  Wodechirch.  (1495-1525.)  [Kent  or  Chester.] 


33 


Lands  in  Altarnun. 
34-37 


. GELL  v.  John  TRENOWTHE. 
Mutilated.  (16th  century.) 


Cornwall. 


Lettice,  a daughter  of  Sir  John  FOGGE,  deceased,  v.  Jane  FOGGE,  late  his  wife,  and  John 
FOGGE,  knight,  her  son. 

Legacy  partly  payable  out  of  lands  of  John  Kyrrell  (Kyryell)  and  partly  out  of  goods  of  Bishop 
Goldwell.  (After  1501.)  [Kent?] 


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38  John  FISSHER,  clerk,  v.  Harry  BOWSELL,  notary  of  London. 

Refusal  to  give  evidence  concerning  the  prebend  of  Underton  in  the  King’s  free  chapel  of  Bridg- 
north, or  to  produce  deeds,  including  a copy  of  ' the  pertygall.’  (Henry  VIII.)  Salop. 

39-41  Humphrey  FITZWILLIAM  v.  William  COPLEY. 

Legacy  of  William  Fitzwilliam,  nephew  of  Dorothy,  wife  of  defendant,  payable  out  of  the  manors 
of  Haddlesey  and  Darrington.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  York. 

42  Robert  FOX. 

Petition  to  examine  witnesses  [named)  as  to  a devise  of  a messuage  and  lands  in  Finchley  and 
Totteridge  by  William  Fox,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Middlesex,  Herts. 

43  Christopher  FYSSHER  of  London,  mercer,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  of  trespass  by  John  Neve  of  Colchester,  clothier,  arising  out  of  a dispute  as  to  a proposed 
marriage  of  Eleanor  his  daughter.  Certiorari.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  London,  Essex. 

44  William  [FITZALAN],  earl  of  Arundel,  and  Harry  MATRAVERS  (sic),  lord  Matravers,  his 
son  and  heir  apparent,  v.  George  HEYDONE,  esquire. 

Rights  of  common  belonging  to  the  manors  of  Mileham  and  Beeston,  etc.  Damaged.  (1512-1552.) 

Norfolk. 

45-46  George  FERANDOLFF,  nephew  and  heir  of  John  Ferandolff,  v.  James  METCALFE  and 
others,  executors  of  the  said  John,  and  Richard  HAWKESWELL,  priest. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  and  ‘ gresshinges  ’ of  Spennithorne  (Penythorn), 
Ferriby,  etc.  (as  in  File  409,  No.  4).  (Cir.  1515-1518.)  York. 

47  Thomas  FOWLER  v.  Roger  RABON  and  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  on  a bond  partly  paid  by  Richard,  father  of  complainant.  Subpoena  and  certiorari.  See 
File  408,  No.  17.  (Cir.  1515-1518.)  

48-51  Robert  FERMAN  v.  John  DOCWRA. 

Exchange  of  the  manor  of  Walton  for  lands  in  Holoway  and  Hygate.  Damaged.  (After  1515.) 

Northampton,  [Middlesex], 

52-53  Nicholas  FRELOVE  v.  Ralph  WATSON  and  William  BROWNE,  wardens  of  the  fraternity 
of  . . . 

Tenements  in  Northampton]  formerly  of  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  John  Glasebroke  of  Northampton, 
tailor,  and  afterwards  wife  of  complainant.  Damaged.  (After  1517.)  Northampton. 

54-55  J°hn  FYNYMORE  of  Petersfield,  husbandman,  v.  John,  son  of  William  REDYNG. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  in  Worldham  (Wardelam),  late  of  Thomas  Grove  and 
Alice  his  wife.  (After  1523.)  Hants. 

56  Thomas  [Chard  alias  Tybbes],  abbot  of  FORD,  v.  Edward  FETEPLACE,  esquire.  , 

Bond  given  by  complainant  for  an  annuity  granted  by  John  Chaffcombe  out  of  the  manor  of 
Churchill  intended  to  be  out  of  that  of  Fyfield  for  services  at  his  election  as  abbot  of  Bruern. 
(1527-1539.)  Oxford. 

57-58  William  FREMAN  and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Smyth,  v.  Ralph  SMYTH. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Irthlingborough  (Artylborough)  of  the  gift  of  defendant.  (Before  1530.) 

Northampton. 

59  Godfrey  FULLJAMBE,  esquire,  son  and  heir  of  Roger  Fuljambe,  v.  Tristram  REVELL  of 
Barnyghwayt,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage,  cottage  and  land  in  Brampton.  See  Files  768,  No.  26 ; 
793,  No.  41.  (Cir.  I533-I538.)  Derby. 

60-62  Humphrey  FARLEY  v.  William  WYNNE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  the  lordship  of  Upleadon  in  Bosbury,  demised  by  William  Weston,  prior  of 
the  Hospitallers,  on  defendant’s  outlawry.  See  File  983,  No.  1.  (Cir.  1538-1544.)  Hereford. 

63  Randall  FOXHOLES,  husbandman,  v.  John  [Horwood?],  abbot  of  VALE  ROYAL. 
Tenement  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Weaverham  (Weverham,  Werham).  (Before  1545.)  Chester. 

64-65  Alice  FLEXNEY,  executrix  of  Richard  Flexney  (Flaxney),  both  of  Oxford,  v.  Laurence, 
son  and  executor  of  John  BARRY  of  Ensham. 

Money  entrusted  to  the  said  John  by  Richard,  son  of  the  said  Richard.  See  File  1177,  No.  48. 
(Cir.  1547.)  Oxford. 

66-70  Robert  FLECHER  v.  John  GENES. 

(Continuation  of  File  1218,  Nos.  14-15.)  (1547-1551.)  Chester. 

71-72  William  FULTHORN  v.  Thomas  BRESE  (Bryce)  of  Hockwold  (Houghole),  both  hus- 
bandmen. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Feltwell  in  exchange  for  5s.  and  a standing 
crop  of  barley.  (1551-3.)  Norfolk. 

73-75  William  FLEARE  of  Exeter  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Brykenall  of  the 
same,  merchant,  0.  John  SOUTHCOTE  of  Shillingford,  esquire. 

Debt  paid  to  divers  persons  by  defendant’s  command.  (1553-4  ) Devon. 


76  , younger  sons  of  William  FREMAN,  deceased. 

Petition  to  examine  witnesses  as  to  a devise  by  their  said  father  of  a tenement  on  Stotfold. 
Damaged.  (1553-4.)  Bedford. 


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77  Christopher  FRODINGHAM,  gentleman,  nephew  of  Thomas  de  la  Ryver,  deceased,  and 
administrator  of  his  goods,  v.  Richard  CHOLMELEY,  knight,  Roger  his  son,  and  Jane, 
wife  of  the  latter,  and  bastard  daughter  of  the  said  Thomas. 

Action  in  the  Council  of  the  North  for  goods  of  Elizabeth,  mother  of  complainant,  and  for  goods 
and  messuages  and  land  in  Stearsby,  late  of  the  said  Thomas.  (1553-4.)  York, 

78  Anthony  FRANKYSHE  of  Ripon,  gentleman,  v.  William  ASHLEY,  esquire,  and  others. 

Bond  given  on  defendant’s  behalf  to  Peter  Thornton  and  others.  (1554-8.)  York, 


FILE  1502. 

John  Harry  NANSPIAN,  son  and  executor  of  John  Harry 


See  Files  208,  No.  58 ; 

Cornwall. 


Cornwall. 


1 William  GAVERGHAN  v. 

Wolkok. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  at  Treluddro  (in  Newlyn) 

1509,  No.  17.  (Cir.  1493-1500.) 

2 Wilham  GERVAS  v.  John  PERYS. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  gardens  in  the  borough  of  Helston. 

3 Arnold  GILLAM,  ‘ Gascoigne,’  v.  [the  mayor  of  LONDON]. 

Action  by  John  Skynner,  weaver,  for  forcible  seizure  of  cloths,  wherein  the  said  Skynner  should 
have  a jury  of  his  neighbours.  Certiorari.  London. 

4 William  GLYN,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  TREGARTHEN  of  Plymouth. 

Land  in  Trevris.  Damaged.  Cornwall. 

5 William  GOODEMAN  v.  William  DAWNE  and  Stephen  RUGGEWAY,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Lands  in  Stodden  (i.e.  Staddon  in  Cheriton  Bishop  or  Plymstock),  late  of  John  Goodeman,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainant.  Devon. 

6 Wilham  GOUNDENHAM  of  Wellington  v.  William  SPEKE,  gentleman. 

Frivolous  ecclesiastical  suits,  unlawful  distresses  and  assaults  to  compel  complainant  to  sell  a 
‘ free  place  ’ in  Goundenham.  Somerset. 

7 Robert  GRENE  of  York,  merchant,  v.  Edmund  MATHEWE. 

Action  for  price  of  wine  which  defendant  had  allowed  himself  in  his  account  as  complainant’s 
attorney  at  Bordeaux.  York. 

8 Ralph  GWANYTER,  clerk,  v John  TREWORGA,  courtholder. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Gwanyter  (i.e.  Gwendra  in  Veryan?). 

Cornwall. 

9 John  a GWILLIM  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Nicholas  SAYMARD  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Nibley,  late  of  Nicholas  Wodhouse  and  Katherine  his  wife,  parents  of  the 
said  Margaret.  Gloucester. 

10  John  GYLES  of  London,  skinner,  v.  William  EDESON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Barlbrough.  Derby. 

11  William  GOOLD,  late  servant  to  John  Stopyngton,  clerk,  late  master  of  the  Rolls,  v. 
Richard  PRATTE,  late  mayor  of  Canterbury. 

Condemnation  of  complainant  without  hearing  his  defence,  and  intimidation  of  his  wife  by  arrest 
so  that  she  ‘ durst  never  passe  the  dorres  of  the  said  Goold  ne  did  the  said  Goolde  one  peny  worth 
of  goode.’  See  File  26,  No.  194.  (1456.)  Kent. 

12-13  Thomas  GURNELL,  priest,  v.  William  WORSLEY,  canon  of  St.  Paul’s. 

Vexatious  suit  to  extort  a resignation  of  complainant’s  vicarage  in  the  collegiate  church  of  South- 
well.  (1459-1479.)  Notts. 

14-15  John,  son  and  heir  of  William  GAGE  of  Burstow  (Bristowe),  esquire,  v.  John  MILLIS. 
Action  on  a bond  for  payments  in  respect  of  defendant’s  marriage  to  complainant’s  sister,  to  whom 
he  has  refused  to  make  a jointure.  See  Files  95,  No.  51 ; 138,  No.  43  ; 313,  No.  4 ; 316,  No.  54. 
(After  1485.)  Surrey. 

16  Thomas  GREY,  marquis  of  Dorset,  and  Cecily  his  wife  v.  John  BONVYLE,  Katherine  his 
wife,  and  William  HODY,  chief  baron  of  the  Exchequer,  and  Thomas  BR  . . . feoffees 

to  uses. 

Manors  of  Shute,  Wishcombe  (in  South  Leigh),  and  North  Leigh,  and  messuages  and  lands  in 
South  Leigh,  Chaldanger  (in  Membury),  Waringston  (in  Buckerell),  East  Membury,  Shute, 
Musbury,  Membury,  Whitford  (in  Shute),  Petrous,  Panteshays,  Blakelegh,  Lugshayne  in 
Colyton  (Leggeshays),  More,  Sidbury,  and  Axminster.  (1486-1501.)  Devon. 

17-18  Walter  GRYFFYGHT  of  Wichnor,  knight,  v.  Robert  TEMPLE  and  others. 

Information  of  enclosures  in  Barton-under-Needwood  ‘ whiche  yf  they  were  used  in  tyllage  after 
tholde  usage  there  wolde  yerely  have  com  thereof  iij  or  iiij  hundryth  quarters  of  corne.’  (After 
1497.)  Stafford. 

19-21  Thomas  GAY  v.  William  SWAN. 

Obtaining  a bill  of  debt  of  King  Louis  of  France  by  means  of  a forged  letter.  (After  1498  ?) 

Wilts. 

22  Harry  GOODWELL,  an  executor  of  Katherine  Johnson  of  London,  v.  Sir  John  RYSLEY. 

Land  in  the  manor  of  Tottenham.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Middlesex. 

23-24  Agnes  GOODYFF  v.  John  IPPYNG. 

Land  in  Offley,  late  of  John  Shetfold,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant.  Damaged.  (Henry  VIII 
or  later.)  Herts. 

25  Eleanor,  late  the  wife  of  Walter  GRENOWE,  v.  John  NEST,  yeoman. 

Site  of  the  manor  of  Tredington  of  the  demise  of  the  abbot  and  convent  of  Tewkesbury.  Mutilated. 
(Henry  VIII.)  [Worcester.] 


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26  Thomas  GASCOIGN,  knight,  v.  Richard  MASON,  prior  of  the  Black  Friars  (‘  the  Toftes  ’), 
York,  and  Guy  URSWIK(?),  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  late  of  Edward  Redman.  Damaged.  (1513-1538.)  York. 

27  John  GYLBERD  of  Greenway  (in  Churston  Ferrers)  v.  William  CAREWE,  esquire,  son 
and  heir  of  Edmund  Carewe,  knight,  and  Cecyll,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  William 
COURTENEY,  knight. 

Manor  of  Galmpton  and  land  in  Brixham  bought  of  the  said  Sir  Edmund.  See  File  412,  No.  8. 
(Cir.  1515-1518.)  Devon. 

28  Robert  GODDERD,  shereman,  dwelling  in  Sudbury,  v.  Thomas  MYSTE. 

Double  sale  of  a messuage  and  land  ( place  not  given).  (After  1529.)  Suffolk. 

29  Richard  GRENE  of  Chipping  Norton  v.  John  GOGISWELL. 

Bond  for  a debt  paid  to  Robert  Busby.  Faded.  See  File  799,  No.  4.  (1534-1547.)  Oxford. 

30-32  Alexander  GARNET  of  Liverpool  v.  Edward  GARNET. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  gardens  in  Stockport.  (1535-1553.)  Chester. 

33  Thomas  ap  Llewelyn  ap  David  GOZ  alias  Thomas  ap  Lewis  v.  Tudder  ap  David  LLOID. 

Land  in  the  lordship  of  Denbigh  formerly  of  Kenerek  ap  Eden[evet  ?]  ap  Cona,  deceased,  great-uncle 
of  complainant.  Endorsed  with  a dismissal  to  the  Prince’s  council.  (1537-1547.)  Denbigh. 

34  Thb  same,  cousin  and  heir  of  Rice  ap  Madoc  ap  Rice,  v.  RICE  ap  Rice  ap  Madoc. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  same,  described  as  in  Llannefydd  (Llanebith)  and  St.  Asaph. 
Like  endorsement.  (1537-1547.)  Denbigh. 

35  James  GOLDSMYTH,  citizen  and  fishmonger  of  London,  v.  William  GOSTWIKE,  esquire, 
and  Thomas  LEE,  gentleman. 

Debt  and  legacy  of  John  Gostwike,  knight,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  (After  1538.) 

London. 

36  Elizabeth  GREGORYE  of  Claydon,  co.  Oxford,  daughter  of  Richard  Grenewood,  deceased, 

v.  Edmund  . . .,  Elizabeth  his  wife  [late  the  wife  of  Leonard  Woodhull],  and  John 

WOODHULL,  son  and  heir  of  the  said  Leonard. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Mollington  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and  convent  of  Kenilworth. 
Damaged.  (1553-4.)  Warwick. 

37-39  J°hn  GAYRE  (Gayer)  v.  Richard  ERYSSY,  Richard  CAR(C)LEWE,  and  Alexander 
PENHELLYK. 

Messuages  and  land  in  St.  Keverne.  Damaged.  (1554-8.)  Cornwall. 

40-42  Hugh,  son  and  heir  of  John  GREMES  (Grymes),  v.  Henry  JAMES  alias  Trehaverse. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Tavistock.  Damaged.  (1554-8.)  Devon. 
43  Morgan  GRIFFYTHE,  yeoman,  v.  HOELL  ap  Meredith  and  others. 

Bond  for  a debt  of  defendants  of  which  complainant  does  not  know  the  date.  (1554—8.)  


FILE  1503. 

1 John  GODEREDE  v.  William  DICONSON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Gisburne.  York. 

2 Margaret,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  GROVE,  v.  William  BERE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Northfleet  and  Southfleet.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Kent. 

3 Robert  GEFFOURNESON  v.  Joan,  late  the  wife  of  John  WERBURTON,  knight,  and 
Peter  WERBURTON,  esquire. 

Loan  for  wars  in  Scotland  to  the  said  Sir  John,  of  whose  goods  defendants  are  administrators. 
(After  1497.)  Chester. 

4-6  Thomas  GRAYSON  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Vynceynt,  v.  John  SMYTH. 
Grant  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Woodham  Mortimer  to  the  said  John  Vyncent  and  Joan  for  their 
lives  by  John  Smyth  of  Seven  Wells,  father  of  complainant.  (16th  century.)  Essex. 

7 Thomas  GRYFFYN,  knight,  and  Edward  his  brother. 

Petition  to  examine  witnesses  as  to  the  meaning  of  the  will  of  Ryce  Gryffyn,  esquire,  eldest  son  of  the 
said  Sir  Thomas,  whose  executors  complainants  are,  and  of  the  ‘ sutes  ’ thereto.  Commission. 
(16th  century.)  Northampton. 

8-9  John  GOSTWYK  v.  Joan  CARTER. 

Cottage  and  land  in  Bletsoe,  Risley,  and  Sharnbrook,  late  of  Robert  Carter,  deceased,  former 
husband  of  defendant.  {Cir.  1505-1529  ?)  Bedford, 

io-ii  Richard  GODARD  and  Anne  his  wife  v.  the  executors  of  Thomas  ASHELEY  and  John 
CRESSE(Y). 

Part  price  of  a messuage  and  curtilage  in  Ipswich  late  of  Joan  Mynter,  mother  of  the  said  Anne 
and  John,  and  money  received  to  release  claims  thereto.  Commission.  (Henry  VIII  or 
Edward  VI.)  Suffolk. 

12-13  Edward  GODE  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Thomas  BENET  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of 
Thomas  Bucknell. 

Money  promised  to  the  said  Agnes  on  her  marriage  by  the  said  Bucknell,  her  kinsman,  who  owned  a 
house  in  ‘ Pescodstrete,’  Windsor.  Faded.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Berks. 

14-15  Robert  GRENE  of  Coventry,  grocer,  and  others,  executors  of  Thomas  Bonde  of  the  same, 
draper,  v.  Thomas  PARKER  and  James  BLADES  of  York,  drapers,  and  Alice,  wife  of  the 
latter,  late  the  wife  of  Alexander  Jameson. 

Debt  for  broadcloth  bought  by  Robert  Whityngham  of  York,  draper,  deceased,  whose  executors 
are  the  said  Alice,  sometime  his  wife,  and  the  said  Thomas  Parker.  (The  answer  appears  to  have 
been  made  to  a former  bill,  of  which  this  one  is  an  amended  version.)  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Warwick,  York. 


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16-18  John  GYLBERT  of  London,  barber,  v.  Thomas,  grandson  and  heir  of  Robert  BRYAN  of 
Barton-on-Humber,  co.  Lincoln. 

Messuage  called  the  Brewhouse,  storehouse  and  land,  formerly  of  John  Byngham  of  Dover, 
gentleman.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Kent. 

19-20  Thomas  [GREY],  marquis  of  Dorset,  v.  John  MAYNWARING,  knight. 

Land  in  Stoke-upon-Tern  wrongfully  acquired  by  George  Maynwaring,  late  steward  thereof. 
(1513-1530.)  Salop. 

21  John  GILBERT  of  Ashton,  co.  Wilts,  gentleman,  v.  the  mayor  and  aldermen  of  LONDON. 
Imprisonment  at  the  suit  of  John  Stiles,  citizen  and  merchant  of  London,  on  a bond  mainly 
satisfied  by  delivery  of  wool.  Certiorari.  ( Cir . 1515-1518.)  London. 

22-24  William  GAUNTE  v.  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  George  WALWYN. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Standlake  and  More  (i.e.  Northmoor?),  late  of  Simon  Gaunte,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  complainant  and  father  of  defendant.  (After  1529.)  Oxford'. 

25  William  GOODOLPHYN,  knight,  and  Henry  NANSE  v.  William  DAVIE  and  Peter 
SANDRYE. 

(Copy  of  File  1123,  No.  30.)  (1544-1547.)  Cornwall. 

26-29  Henry  GARDYNER  v.  John  BOTHE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

(Continuation  of  File  1224,  No.  1.)  (1547-1551.)  Lincoln. 

30  William  GASCOIGN  of  Gawthorp,  knight,  v.  Hugh  DARELL  and  Eleanor  his  wife,  late  the 
wife  of  Peter  Middelton  of  Frindsbury,  co.  Kent,  surveyor  to  Thomas  [Cranmer],  archbishop 
. of  Canterbury. 

Rent  of  the  possession  of  the  priory  of  Arthington  paid  to  the  said  Middelton.  (Edward  VI.) 

York. 

31-33  Robert  GRAY,  gentleman,  v.  John  and  Raphael  THROKMERTON,  stewards  of  the  manor 
of  Kenilworth,  and  John  CLERKE  (Taylor). 

Close  in  the  said  manor  acquired  by  Lawrence  Grey,  father  of  complainant.  (Edward  VI.) 

Warwick. 

34-35  Edmund  GRENE  of  Water  Orton,  co.  Warwick,  Alice  his  wife,  John  JENNYNS  of 
Lichfield,  Maude  his  wife,  William  ROWLEY  of  Walsall,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  Richard 
WALTON  of  Alrewas,  Margery  his  wife,  Henry  CARTWRYGHT,  and  Agnes  his  wife,  v. 
Ellen,  late  the  wife  of  Humphrey  RYDDYNG. 

Meadow  in  the  lordship  of  Shenstone,  late  of  John  Ryddyng  of  Stone  Hall,  and  Ellen  his  wife, 
deceased,  parents  of  the  female  complainants.  (Edward  VI.)  Stafford. 

36-40  Thomas  GATELEY,  yeoman,  v.  Edward  BARDWELL,  gentleman,  Cicely  his  wife,  formerly 
Gateley,  Edward  BROKE,  gentleman,  and  George  CLEMENT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Grimston  conveyed  to  Humphrey  Jordan,  since  deceased,  to  cut  off  an 
entail.  (i553~4-)  Norfolk. 

41-42  Lawrence  GRIFFITH  of  Westminster,  yeoman,  v.  Jevan  ap  David,  grandson  of  Hu^h 
BERTLEY  (Barkeley),  and  Lewis  WALTER. 

Lands  in  Llandingat  and  Llanwrda  acquired  of  Morgan  ap  David.  (1553-4.)  Carmarthen. 

43-44  Thomas  GALE,  clerk,  v.  William  COOKE. 

Vicarage  of  Croydon.  (1554-8.)  Surrey. 

45  William  GEFFERY,  master  in  Chancery  and  chancellor  of  Salisbury,  v.  Thomas  ALRIDGES, 
esquire. 

Lands  in  Idbury  and  Fifield  belonging  to  the  church  of  Swinbrook.  (1554-8.)  Oxford. 

46-47  Martin  GRYSSELYNGE  of  Plymouth,  kinsman  and  heir  of  Peter  Grysselinge,  v.  Elizabeth 
late  the  wife  of  the  said  Peter. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Saltash.  (1554-8.)  Cornwall. 

48-49  Inhabitants  of  GONERBY  v.  Thomas  KNOTT. 

(Continuation  of  File  1355,  No.  45.)  (1554-8.)  Lincoln. 


FILE  1504. 

1 . . .,  late  the  wife  of  John  HADDELEYE,  v.  Richard  . . 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Withycombe.  Mutilated.  Devon. 

2 Isabel  HAGARSTON  v.  Alyne  HYNDEMERSH,  chaplain,  and  Richard  FENDER,  priest, 
executors  of  Gawnen  Hagarston. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Scarborough.  See  File  263,  No.  1.  (1502-3.)  York. 

3 John  HAMOND  of  West  Molesey,  ‘ schowtman,’  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  laid  in  Surrey  by  John  Calcrofte,  who  was  hurt  in  an  attack  on  complainant’s  ‘ schowte  ’ 
while  moored  off  Paris  Garden.  Corpus  cum  causa.  London,  Surrey. 

4 William  HAMPTON  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  John  Crowche,  v.  John  MAYE, 
attorney  at  common  law. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a sale  of  wood  in  Chatham  made  by  John  Nele,  deceased.  Kent. 

5 William  HARDYNG,  executor  of  Robert  Newman  [of]  Salisbury,  v.  John,  son  of  John 
APPAT  (Apport),  and  Edmund  PENISTON,  gentleman. 

Account  for  linen  and  apprenticeship  of  the  said  John  the  elder.  Copy  of  pleadings,  mutilated. 

Wilts. 

6 Robert  HILL  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Imprisonment  after  an  affray,  complainant  knowing  no  one  to  bail  him.  Corpus  cum  causa. 

London. 


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7 ...  HOBBES  of  South  Molton  v.  Paul  BALE,  Agnes  his  wife,  mother  of  complainant, 
and  others. 

Chamber  and  pasture  in  a tenement  called  ‘ Bremerydge  ’ (in  South  Molton).  Mutilated.  Devon. 

8 Nicholas  HOPER  v.  William  BRUGGE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Dawlish.  Devon. 

9 William  HORNE  v.  William  NEWENHAM,  gentleman. 

Assault  with  ' jakkys,  salettes,  glevys  and  longdebevys  ’ while  collecting  farm  and  dues  in  the 
Chancellor’s  market  at  Daventry.  Northampton. 

I0-12  Richard,  son  and  heir  of  William  HORTON,  v.  Henry,  son  and  heir  of  George  ZOUCH,  and 
John  BOTELER. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  a messuage  and  garden  in  Hertford  and  land.  Faded.  Herts. 

13  Hugh  HORWODE  v.  Cristian  MORE,  widow,  and  Thomas  . . . 

Manor  of  Polhampton  (in  Overton),  already  in  dispute  in  this  court.  Faded.  Hants. 

14  Richard  HUNTE  v.  Richard  COLEPEPER  and  Thomas  AT  LEE,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Messuage,  garden  and  land.  Mutilated.  (To  the  Archbishop.)  ? 

15  Robert  HUNTE  v.  John  TALTON  and  Harry  BATEL,  executors  of  Richard  Baylly. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  messuages  in  Lynne.  [Norfolk.] 

16  Robert  HYNKELEY,  bladesmith,  v.  William  MONKE  and  John  BONHAM,  resident(?) 
in  the  franchise  of  the  Savoy. 

Attempt  to  get  placed  on  an  inquest  into  the  franchise  in  the  parish  (sic)  of  Stepney,  Whitechapel, 
and  Shoreditch,  to  complainant’s  prejudice.  Middlesex. 

17-18  Nicholas  HONYMAN,  cousin  and  heir  of  Robert  Philpot,  v.  John  (A)FRIGHT,  feoffee 
to  uses. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Egerton  formerly  of  Agnes  Philpot.  (Edward  IV  or  later.)  Kent. 

19  John  HEYSED  v.  Henry  HEYSED  and  Nicholas  (sic)  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Hatherleigh  and  Waterhouse.  See  File  518,  No.  30.  (Cir. 
1518-1529.)  Devon. 

20  James  HOBERT,  attorney  to  the  King,  v.  Robert  DRURY,  esquire. 

Manor  of  Colling  Brikling,  bequeathed  to  the  King  by  Edward  Bensted,  knight,  in  the  event  of  his 
death  without  issue.  (Henry  VII.)  Cambridge. 

21  Robert  HOLT  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  Spenser  of  Bury  St.  Edmunds 
v.  Elizabeth  SPENSER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  near  the  butts  at  Nayland.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Suffolk. 

22  Amy  HOO  v.  Thomas  BRYAN  and  Thomas  PLUMSTED. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  St.  Mary’s  the  Less  and  St.  Michael’s,  Norwich. 
(Henry  VII  or  later.)  Norfolk. 

23  John  HALWILL  and  Walter  COURTENEY,  knights,  and  others  v.  Thomas  STOILE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Nytherdurdon  (in  Northlew  or  Woolfardis- 
worthy).  (After  1485.)  [Devon.] 

24  Henry  HYNDE,  Margery  his  wife,  and  Joan  BRIGHT  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Imprisonment  in  irons  at  the  suit  of  Henry  Cote,  citizen  and  goldsmith  and  late  alderman  of 
London,  for  a trespass  of  David  Paxton,  against  whom  he  has  obtained  execution.  Corpus  cum 
causa.  (1498-1505.)  London. 

25  Henry  HANSHERT,  clerk,  v.  William  ASCOUGH,  knight,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Land  in  South  Kelsey.  Mutilated.  (After  1501.)  [Lincoln.] 

26  William  HARRYS,  servant  to  George  Foster,  knight,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  Roger  Barnes,  wounded  in  a street  affray  where  complainant  was  present,  and  refusing 
to  be  treated  by  a surgeon  till  he  had  obtained  a verdict.  Certiorari.  (After  1501.)  London. 

27  John  HOODE  of  London,  tailor,  v.  John  AXCE  of  the  same,  dyer. 

Messuage  in  Watling  Street,  late  of  Bartholomew  Fitzwillyams,  and  wool. 

File  321,  No.  20.  (Cir.  1504-1515.) 

28-29  Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Edward  HULME,  v.  William  PERTYNGTON  of  Salford,  co.  Lan- 
caster. 

Tenement  in  Sunderland  of  the  demise  of  the  surveyors  of  Anne,  countess  of  Derby.  (1504-1547.) 

Chester. 

30-31  Thomas  HALLE  of  Bradford,  tailor,  v.  Robert  COXE  of  Belston,  co.  Somerset,  William 
STYLEMAN  of  Hinton  and  Giles  GORE  of  Sherley,  co.  Gloucester,  gentlemen. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Cliffe  (Clifforde)  Pypard  and  Christian-Malford,  late  of  John  Halle,  deceased, 
kinsman  of  complainant  and  of  the  wives  of  the  said  Styleman  and  Gore.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.) 

Wilts. 

32  John  Hoyge  and  others,  churchwardens  of  St.  Nectan’s,  HARTLAND,  v.  John  HUSBOND 
of  Gawlish  (in  Hartland). 

Destruction  of  a desk  and  organs  in  Hartland  church  to  make  himself  a pew.  (Henry  VIII  or 
Edward  VI).  Devon. 

33-35  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  HODSHON,  v.  John  HOWLYS  of  St.  Helen’s. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Arreton  (Aderton)  of  the  demise  of  Edward  Coke,  late  of 
West  Burton,  co.  Sussex,  gentleman.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Hants  (I.W.) 


Damaged.  See 
London. 


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36  Richard  HORDER  and  Edith  MAWDELEY  v.  Alice,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of 
Christopher  PYKERELL,  and  Peter  SYLVESTER. 

Lease  of  a tenement  called  the  Bush  of  Shaftesbury  delivered  to  the  said  Christopher  for  examina- 
tion. (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Dorset. 

37-38  Thomas  HALSWYLL  v.  Humphrey  BONVYLE. 

Money  secured  on  a tin-work.  Damaged.  (1530-1553.)  Devon. 

39  John  HOLLOKE  v.  Thomas  WYKE. 

Messuage  and  lands  called  ‘ Coggars  ’ extended  on  a statute  staple  executed  by  Laurence  Colway 
of  Kenardington  (Kennerton),  co.  Kent,  labourer.  Mutilated.  (1530-1553.)  Sussex. 

40-42  Robert  HAMONDE  v.  Katherine,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Anthony  BYRKES,  clerk 
of  the  King’s  kitchen  and  of  the  Green  Cloth. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Appledore,  otherwise  Abdall,  in  Oxney,  Stone,  and 
Wittersham.  (1531-1553.)  Kent. 

43  Peter  HALLOW  of  Sodburie  (i.e.  Sudbury?)  v.  Thomas  MYSTE,  an  executor  of  Thomas 
Sayer  of  Gestingthorp. 

Legacy  to  Ellen,  daughter  of  the  said  Sayer  and  wife  of  complainant.  See  File  820,  No.  29. 
(Cir.  i533-I538-)  [Suffolk,  Essex.] 

44  Richard  HASULS  of  Hanchurch,  husbandman,  for  the  infant  son  of  John  Hasuls  v 
Robert  HALYS. 

Croft  and  pasture  in  the  lordship  of  Newcastle-under-Lyme.  (Cir.  1533-1538.)  Stafford. 

45-46  John  HORSEPOLE  of  London,  draper,  v.  Harry  BRYNKLOWE  and  another. 

Shop  and  land.  Damaged.  (Cir.  1533-1538.)  ? 

47  Nicholas  HEYTH,  archdeacon  of  Stafford,  v.  John  JENENS  and  others,  his  tenants. 

Lands  in  Penn.  (After  1535.)  Stafford. 

48  James  HOWELEYS  v.  John  and  Henry  HOWLEYS  his  uncles. 

Lands  in  Nettleston  and  Edington  (both  in  St.  Helen’s),  Brading,  Trotton,  Hertyshoyte,  Angeston 
(i.e.  Adgestone  in  Brading?),  Bembridge  and  North  Sudham.  Damaged.  See  File  824,  No.  47. 
(After  1536.)  Hants  (I.W.) 

49  William  HOBBERD  v.  James  DANYELL. 

Legacy  of  James  Danyell,  whose  executor  defendant  is.  Mutilated.  (1537-1553.)  [Norfolk.] 
50-52  Ralph  HOCKENHALL  v.  John  DONNE,  knight,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  Donne,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Eaton  of  the  demise  of  Giles  Capell,  knight.  (1540-1547.)  Chester. 

53-54  Simon  HORTON  of  Exeter,  butcher,  v.  Henry  GEYLL. 

Price  of  sheep.  Mutilated.  (1545.)  Devon. 

55  William  HEWYSTER,  husbandman,  tenant  to  John  Hampden,  knight,  v.  Robert  BELSTON 
and  John  his  brother. 

Vexatious  suits  and  forcible  ejection  from  land  in  Bledlow.  See  File  1x79,  No.  26.  (Cir.  1547.) 

Buckingham. 

56-57  Roland  HARRYSON,  yeoman,  v.  . . .,  gentleman,  William  TOMSON  and  Robert 

CAVERLEY,  his  servants,  and  others. 

Forcible  ouster  from  a messuage  in  Denton.  (1549-1553?)  Durham. 

58  Thomas  HALL  of  South  Mimms,  yeoman,  v.  Agnes,  late  the- wife  of  Thomas  NOWELL,  and 
administratrix  of  his  goods,  and  Robert  BUCKETT  of  Hadley,  labourer. 

Money  lent  to  complainant  by  the  said  Agnes  when  separated  from  her  husband  and  repaid  after 
their  reconciliation.  Damaged.  (1553-4J  Middlesex. 

59-62  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  John  HAYDON,  and  administratrix  of  his  goods,  v.  John  SEYNT- 
AUBYN  and  Michael  ROSEWAREN. 

Messuage  and  land  called  Traethen  (i.e.  Troon?)  in  Camborne.  Decayed.  See  File  1234,  No.  24. 
(1554-8.)  Cornwall. 


FILE  1505. 

1 Robert  HOXNE  v.  Robert  FOWKELYNG. 

Messuage  and  land.  Mutilated.  ? 

2 Anne,  late  the  wife  of  Walter,  son  and  heir  of  Walter  HAWKESWORTH,  esquire,  v. 
William  GRYM,  chaplain,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Deficiency  in  jointure  lands  in  Mytton.  (After  1482.)  York. 

3 Richard  HALS  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  of  Henry  Smythe  and  of  Isote  his  wife,  both 
deceased,  v.  Thomas  TAYLOUR. 

Messuage  and  land  in  the  parish  of  Rusheford  (i.e.  Brushford?)  of  the  demise  of  John  Speke,  knight. 
(After  1483.)  Devon. 

4-5  Nicholas  HYLLYNG  v.  William  STEVYNS  and  John  PAGE. 

Balance  of  debt  of  Richard  Predyux  for  cattle.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Devon. 

6 William  HAYNES  of  London,  tallow  chandler,  v.  the  sheriff  of  LONDON. 

Action  of  Edward  Vaughan  on  a bond  given  on  behalf  of  Thomas  Martin,  now  departed  into  Wales. 
Certiorari.  (Cir.  1486-1515.)  London. 

7 Robert  HARYNGTON,  esquire,  v.  John  HARYNGTON. 

Manor  of  Exton  and  mills  there,  late  of  Joan,  formerly  the  wife  of  John  Haryngton,  deceased,  and 
mother  of  complainant.  (16th  century.)  Rutland. 


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8-10  John  HLTBBERT,  citizen  and  mercer  of  London,  v.  Bartholomew  de  RUSE,  merchant  of 
Florence. 

Bargains  of  cloth  of  gold  and  other  goods.  Damaged.  (After  1501.)  London. 

11  Thomas  HACHOKE,  capper  of  Stortford,  v.  Joan  JAKYLTON  and  Elizabeth  HACHOKE. 

Houses  in  Flamborough.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  York. 

12  John  HALL  of  Henley-in-Arden,  co.  Warwick,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  Hall,  v.  John 
VITTER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Wytheworthe  in  the  lordship  of  King’s  Norton,  and 
rent,  heriot  and  relief  of  a messuage  and  crofts  there.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  [Worcester.] 

13  John  HALLE,  yeoman,  v.  Ralph  PYKALL. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor-place  of  Stodley.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

[Lincoln  ?] 

14-15  Robert  HALLEY  v.  Thomas  CHEYNEY  and  John  GARDYNER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Champneys  and  land  in  Tring,  late  of  John  Cooper, 
deceased,  great-uncle  of  complainant  and  father  of  Jane,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  Thomas. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Herts. 

16-17  Nicholas  HALLYE  v.  Nicholas  SMYTHE. 

Legacy  of  William  Bageshay,  vicar  of  Hoope,  of  whose  executors  defendant  is  one.  (Henry  VIII 
or  Edward  VI.)  [Derby.] 

18-19  Francis  HARRYSON  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Elizabeth,  wife  of  John  CAWSTON  of  South 
Lambeth. 

Spanish  money  and  gold  entrusted  to  defendant  by  William  Tollyson  of  Southwark,  clothworker, 
former  husband  of  the  said  Margaret.  Paper  copy,  incomplete.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Surrey. 

20-21  Henry  HARRYSON  v.  William  WYBURGH,  claiming  to  be  a feoffee  to  uses,  and  Robert 
PAYNE. 

Messuages  in  Bury  St.  Edmunds,  late  of  James  Harryson,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Suffolk. 

22  William  HATHERLEY  v.  Roger  M.\DGE  of  Bulkworthy  (Bulcory). 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  land  in  Hartland.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Devon. 

23-25  John,  nephew  and  heir  of  Robert  HICHE,  v.  John  COLLOPPE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Melbourn.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Cambridge. 

26  Henry  HILL  v.  William  PEREN. 

Surrender  of  a bond  made  to  George  Lambton  of  London,  mercer,  defendant  promising  repayment. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  London. 

27-29  Thomas  HODGEIS  v.  Giles,  son  of  Alice  BRIDGE(S),  and  Edmund  and  John  STOKES. 
Messuage  and  pasture  in  Welland  late  of  Robert  Hodgeis  alias  Thomys,  father  of  complainant. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Worcester. 

30-32  Thomas  HOLDAR  of  Apperley,  husbandman,  v.  William  COX  of  Morton. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  lands  in  Chaddesley  (Chatysley)  and  Tyrley. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Worcester,  Gloucester. 

33-34  John  HOPKYNSON  v.  William  COUTE  and  William  WRIGHT. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Maltby  late  of  John  Frances,  deceased.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Lincoln. 

35-36  William  HYCKYS  of  Cromhall,  clothier,  v.  Richard  TYNDALE,  yeoman. 

Adultery  with  complainant’s  wife  and  conspiracy  to  murder  him.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Gloucester. 

37  Joan  HYNGHAM  v.  Nicholas  EGHAM. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  in  Icklingham  (Eclyngham).  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Suffolk. 

38-39  John  and  Robert,  sons  of  William  HALL  and  of  Elizabeth  his  wife,  v.  Edmund  JOLYFF. 
Lands  in  Tetney  of  the  demise  of  the  abbot  and  convent  of  Louth  Park  and  Richard  Wilkynson 
(After  1510.)  Lincoln. 

40  [William  Dale],  prior  of  St.  Olave’s,  [HERRINGFLEET],  and  his  convent  v.  Robert 
[BRONDE],  prior  of  the  Holy  Trinity,  NORWICH. 

Rent(  ?)  in  Withingham  (Wychlyngham).  Damaged.  (1515-1529.)  Suffolk. 

41  Humphrey  HUYSSHE,  Jaket  his  wife,  John  PYTTE  and  Gonet  his  wife  v.  Tames 
CHECHESTRE,  late  of  Hall  (i.e.  Hill  in  Frithelstock  ?). 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Swimbridge,  Marwood,  Bekynton  (i.e.  Abbots  Bickington  ?) 
and  Tawton,  late  of  William  Hall,  deceased,  great-grandfather  of  the  female  complainants.  See 
Files  520,  No.  26;  416,  No.  15.  ( Cir . 1515-1529.)  Devon. 

42  John  Bowes,  Thomas  Catcher  and  others,  tenants  of  the  manor  of  HACKNEY  v Tohn 
SHARPP,  William  SNAPPE,  and  others. 

Common  of  pasture  in  Hackney  marsh.  (1532  or  later.)  Middlesex. 

43  Thomas  HALLE  v.  John  ROGERS. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Calais,  Marke  and  Oye,  formerly  of  John  Halle, 
complainant,  and  of  Margaret,  wife  of  defendant.  See  File  815,  No.  24. 

44  Richard  HEDDON  v.  [Agnes  NORTHLEGH], 

(Mutilated  copy  of  File  1012,  No.  8.)  (1538-1544.) 


t 3 


deceased,  grandfather  of 
(Cir.  1533-1538.) 

Calais. 

Devon. 


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45-46  Thomas,  son  and  heir  apparant  of  Philip  HALL,  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Thomas  HALL,  clerk, 
Thomas  SEMAN,  gentleman,  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Lands  in  Bristol  and  Redland  (Thyrdland)  promised  to  complainants  on  their  marriage  by  John 
Hall  of  Langridge,  co.  Somerset,  father  of  the  said  Alice.  (Before  1539.)  Gloucester. 

47-48  HENRY  ap  David  ap  William  ap  Res  v.  JEVAN  ap  Kynryg  ap  Rice. 

Crown  lease  of  land  at  Carnychain  in  Gwaenysgor  of  the  inheritance  of  Fulk,  grandson  of  John 
Hope  and  late  a minor  in  the  King’s  ward.  (1543-7.)  Flint. 

49-51  Thomas  HOLLES  of  New  . . .,  servant  to  the  Earl  of  Hertford,  lord  great  chamberlain, 

v.  John  BANYSTER  of  London,  esquire,  and  Edward  KEPLE,  clerk. 

Bond  given  on  behalf  of  the  earl’s  chaplain.  Mutilated.  (1545— 1551.)  London. 

52-54  William  HARPAR  v.  John  ZOUCH,  Lord  Zouch  and  St.  Maur. 

(Continuation  of  File  1232,  No.  6.)  (1547-1554.)  Devon. 

55-56  Richard  HENNE  v.  John  BARBOL1R,  great-grandson  and  heir  of  Thomas  Browne  alias 
Barbour. 

Land  in  Rowley.  Damaged.  (Edward  VI.)  Stafford. 

57-60  Anthony  HEVENYNGHAM,  knight,  and  Mary  his  wife  v.  Dame  Anne  SHELTON. 

Legacy  of  John  Shelton,  knight,  deceased,  husband  of  defendant  and  father  of  the  said  Mary. 
(A  replication  by  Henry  Fysher  has  been  substituted  for  one  by  the  said  Sir  Anthony  and  Mary.) 

(Edward  VI.)  [Norfolk.] 

61  John  HEXT  v.  John  ROGER,  husbandman. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Staverton  and  goods  promised  to  complainant  on  his  marriage  with 
defendant’s  daughter  and  on  the  death  or  marriage  of  complainant  himself.  (Edward  VI.) 

Devon. 

62-63  Thomas  HASYLFOOTE,  Barbara  his  wife,  and  William  FLECCHER  v.  George  LASENBY. 

Debt  of  John  Fleccher,  former  husband  of  the  said  Barbara.  Mutilated.  (1553-5.)  

64-67  William  HAWKYNS  the  younger  of  Plymouth  v.  Richard  NYCOI.LES. 

Mansion  house  called  Pepper’s  Green  [or  Tilney]  adjudged  in  this  court  to  Lancelot  Middleton  of 
Silksworth,  co.  Durham  (File  1248,  No.  59).  (1553-4.)  Norfolk. 

68  James  HEATHE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  John  Page,  v.  Peter 

MORGAN  of  Bitton,  co.  Gloucester,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  Warminster,  Devizes,  and  Tilshead.  See  File  135 7, 
No.  47.  (I553-4-)  Wilts. 

69-72  FIENRY  ap  Thomas  v.  WILLIAM  ap  John,  JOHN  ap  William,  and  THOMAS  ap  Parry. 
Messuage  and  mill  with  its  watercourse  in  Nannerch  of  the  bequest  of  Thomas  ap  Ellys,  father  of 
complainant.  (1553.)  Flint. 

73-74  J°hn  HYDON  v.  Richard  CORANT,  John  BOSSAVERN  (Bussaveren),  and  others. 

(Continuation  of  File  1356,  Nos.  62-64.)  (I553~5-)  Cornwall. 


FILE  1506. 


1 John  INGRAM,  fishmonger  of  London,  v.  John  BRAUNCHE,  esquire,  and  others,  feoffees 
to  uses. 

Manor  of  Briston  (Bruston)  devised  by  John  (of)  Bruston  to  Ellen,  late  his  wife,  now  the  wife  of 
complainant.  Norfolk. 

2 Isabel,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  ISHAM,  deceased,  v.  John  ISHAM,  esquire,  and  Alice  his 
wife,  parents  of  the  said  Richard. 

Lands  ( not  specified)  promised  to  the  said  Richard  and  Isabel  on  their  marriage.  [Northampton  ?] 
Footnote. — Be  this  byll  delivered  to  Trevylion  of  the  Chancery. 

3 John  INGATE  and  Margaret  his  wife,  executrix  of  John  Davy,  v.  John  HERYNG,  feoffee 
to  uses. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Beccles.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Suffolk. 

4 Richard  IRTON  v.  William  MIDDILTON,  knight,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Manors  of  Irton,  Gosforth,  Drigg,  and  Birker.  See  File  143,  No.  45.  (After  1513.)  Cumberland. 

5 Harry  JEFFERASON  of  Bolton  Percy  v.  Thomas  WYNDBYCH  of  Nocton,  co.  Lincoln, 
esquire. 

Messuage  [in  or  near]  York.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  York. 

6-7  Henry  JL^STICE,  warden  of  the  chantry  of  Winterbourne,  v.  Anthony  BRADSTONE. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  lands  of  the  chantry  whereof  defendant  claims  the  patronage. 
(Henry  VII  or  later.)  Gloucester. 

8 Thomas  [Docwra],  prior  of  the  Hospital  of  ST.  JOHN  of  Jerusalem  in  England. 

Appeal  from  the  report  of  a commission  that  he  had  let  houses  in  Melchebourne,  Greenham, 
Woolhampton  and  elsewhere  with  less  than  the  customary  quantity  of  land.  Mutilated.  (1502- 
27.)  [Bedford],  Berks. 


9 John  JAMYS  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Edmund  NOKE  and  others. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Hatfeld  Brodhoke.  See  File  326,  No.  38.  ( Cir . 1504-1515.)  [Essex.] 

io-ii  Elizabeth  JACKSON  v.  Thomas  TURVYN  (Turwyn),  yeoman. 

Close  in  Tickhill  late  of  Sibill,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Ludlam  and  mother  of  complainant. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  York. 

12  John  JENKYN  and  Janet  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Saundry,  v.  Peter  MATHEW 
and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Cosgarne  in  Gwennap  of  the  demise  of  John  Cosgarne.  (Henry  VIII  or 
Edward  VI.)  Cornwall. 


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13  Hugh  JOHNES(?)  of  the  lordship  of  Wenlock  v.  the  bailiffs  of  NEWPORT. 

Action  by  Lettice  Morgan  for  a debt  of  William  Morgan,  deceased,  complainant  being  only  his 
messenger.  Certiorari.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  [Salop.] 

14-15  Richard  JOHNSON  alias  Lewes  v.  Edmund  FOXE. 

Action  before  the  bailiffs  of  Salisbury  for  a lease  of  tithes  in  Fordingbridge  called  ' the  Marie.’ 
Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Wilts,  Hants. 

16-17  John  JONES(?)  v.  John  HUBARD  of  London,  mercer. 


Katherine’s  by  the  Tower. 

London. 


Tenement  of  the  demise  of  the  master,  brethren  and  sisters  of  St. 

Damaged.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

18  William  JONYS,  a minor,  v.  John  ap  Evan  ap  Rice. 

Tenement  in  Llandecwyn.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Merioneth. 

19  David  JOHNS  v.  Robert  FYCHET. 

Bond  given  on  behalf  of  Roger  Davyson,  late  of  London,  baker,  for  a lease  of  a bakehouse.  ( Cir . 
1518-1529?)  London. 

20-22  John  JILLOT  (Jellott)  of  Woodbridge,  son  and  heir  of  Edward  Jillot,  v.  Edward  BALDRY 
and  Amy  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Yoxford,  late  of  Henry  Jillot,  deceased,  brother  of  the  said  Edward  and  former 
husband  of  the  said  Amy.  Answer  directed  to  the  said  Edward  ; replication  wanting.  (After  1536.) 

Suffolk. 

23-25  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  JAMES  v.  Thomas  JAMES  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  a ‘ went  ’ called  Stronglond  and  elsewhere  in  Banham. 
See  File  1014,  No.  36.  [Cir.  1538-1544.)  Norfolk. 

26-28  Constance  JAMYS  v.  John  TREVERE  and  others. 

Lands  at  Bosoljack  (Bosulsacke,  Bosulsalke)  in  Madron,  formerly  of  John  Penpons,  esquire.  See 
File  1363,  No.  18.  (1554-8.)  Cornwall. 

29  William  KEDWELLY  of  Ledbury,  yeoman,  John  ASTON  of  the  same,  schoolmaster,  and 
many  others  [named). 

Petition  concerning  their  indictment  of  the  murder  of  John  Milward  and  other  felonies.  French. 
Much  faded.  Hereford. 

30  The  minister  and  brethren  of  St.  Robert’s  by  KNARESBOROUGH  v.  William  GILBERT, 
priest,  John  LOKYNGTON,  friar,  alias  Robert  Middelton,  and  others. 

Forgery  of  ‘ transumptes  ’ of  bulls  of  indulgence  and  assumption  of  proctorship  of  complainant’s 
order.  York. 

31  Robert  KNOLLES  v.  the  mayor  and  [bailiffs]  of  COVENTRY. 

Frivolous  suits  by  John  Hobley  his  master.  Damaged. 


Warwick. 

32  Edmund  KYME  of  Bishop’s  Lynn,  merchant,  v.  Alice  WALPOLE. 

Messuage  in  Mercer  Rous  Lynn,  late  of  Edmund  Spryngett,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainants. 

Norfolk. 

33  Maude,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  KENDALE,  v.  Stephen  KENDALE  his  brother,  and  Edmund 
KENDALE,  priest,  son  of  the  latter. 

Procuring  from  complainant  a conveyance  to  religious  uses  of  the  manor  of  Trewenhelek  [i.e. 
Trewen  in  Lanlivery?)  contrary  to  the  will  of  the  said  Thomas,  who  also  held  lands  in 
Lostwithiel  and  Penlen  (in  Tywardreath  ?).  Cornwall. 

34  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Do.,  threats  that  she  was  to  be  disposed  of  in  marriage  by  William  Bonevyll,  knight,  steward  of  the 
county,  and  forcible  entry  at  Lostwithiel  and  seizure  of  deeds.  [Cir.  1461  ?)  Cornwall. 

35  John  KARR  v.  John  LILBURN  of  Shawdon,  nephew  of  the  sheriff,  Edmund  his  brother, 
and  others. 

Forcible  entry  on  a messuage  and  land  in  West  Lilburn,  burning  of  a fold,  and  seizure  of  goods. 
(1475?)  Northumberland. 

36  Emmot,  late  the  wife  of  John  KENDALE,  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  MAL- 
HEVERER,  knight,  and  administratrix  of  his  goods. 

Goods  of  the  said  John,  and  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Markington,  Ingerthorpe,  and  Wailerthwaite 
obtained  from  William  his  son,  an  idiot.  See  File  329,  No.  44.  (1485-1515.)  York. 

37  Richard  KENCHE(?)  of  Preston,  co.  Northants,  husbandman,  v.  William  FYSSHEPOLE, 
tailor,  and  Henry  TURNER,  ‘ butterer,’  both  of  Coventry,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Tenements  in  Brinklow.  Faded.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Warwick. 

38  John  KENDALL  v.  Richard  STANNEBRYGGE,  both  of  Felmersham,  weavers. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  in  Felmersham.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Bedford. 

39-40  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  John  KNYGHT,  v.  John  STAPLE,  gentleman,  executor  of  the 
said  John. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Rotherfield.  See  File  210,  No.  7.  (After 
1493?)  Sussex 

41  Roger  KYTTOWE  of  St.  Leonard’s  v.  William  ...  of  Lansalloes  and  Joan  his  wife. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Liskeard.  [Cir.  1504-1515  ?)  Cornwall. 

42  John  KYNG  and  Katherine  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Robert  Flagge  of  Needham 
Market,  v.  John  BUGGE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Barking  and  Battisford  (Basford). 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Suffolk. 


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43  John  KYNG  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Richard  PYKERYNGE  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Tanshelf,  late  of  John  Morpethe,  deceased, 
father  of  the  said  Alice  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Joan.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

York. 

44-45  Nicholas  KYTTOWE  v.  John  MAYNARDE  and  others. 

Blackmail.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Cornwall. 

46  William  KYNNERTON  v.  John  NYGHTYNGALE,  priest. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Wolton  (i.e.  Walton?).  ( Cir . 1518-1529.)  Stafford. 

47-48  John,  grandson  and  heir  of  Jasper  KYNASTON,  v.  Ralph  KYNASTON  his  uncle. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Ellesmere  of  the  demise  of  Sir  William  Weston,  prior  of  the  Hospital  of 
St.  John  of  Jerusalem  in  England.  Answer  wanting.  See  File  837,  No.  34.  (After  1527.)  Salop. 

49  Thomas  KEYLE  of  London,  stationer,  v.  John  HAWKINS  of  London,  grocer,  and  Margaret 
his  wife,  executrix  of  Richard  Pynson  of  London,  stationer. 

Action  for  a debt  released  by  the  said  Pynson  pending  a suit  in  this  court  (File  649,  No.  32). 
(After  1530.)  ’ London.’ 

50-51  Richard,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  KELYGRYU  v.  Richard  TREGAYRE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  St.  Hilary.  See  File  704,  No.  20.  (Cir. 
I532_3-)  Cornwall. 

52  Thomas  KEYE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  William  RAMESDEN  and  Thomas  SAYVYLL. 

Manor  of  Leyghe  Hall  and  other  lands  in  Almondbury  and  Huddersfield  (Ambreye  and  Hethersfeld), 
late  of  John  a Wood,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Elizabeth,  and  of  Joan  and  Cicely,  the  wives  of 
defendants.  See  Files  834,  No.  1 ; 1019,  No.  20.  (Cir.  1533-1544.)  ' York. 

53  William  KYNG  v.  Betten  and  Henry  KYNG. 

Messuage  in  Crondall,  late  of  William  Kyng,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant  and  husband 
of  the  said  Betten.  (Cir.  1538-1544  ?)  Hants. 


FILE  1507. 


1 Robert  LANE  v.  the  mayor  and  bailiffs  of  WINCHESTER. 

Action  by  John  Dregge  for  price  of  malt  which  was  partly  foul  and  worm-eaten.  Certiorari. 

Hants. 

2 Richard  LITTILTON  v.  William  BARKLEY,  esquire. 

Stewardship  of  the  town  and  manor  of  Birmingham  of  the  grant  of  William  Byrmyngham,  esquire. 

Warwick. 

3 John  LOKSMYTH  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Michael  Ryx,  v.  John  HENCLYFF, 
feoffee  to  uses. 

Land  in  Teynham,  late  of  the  said  Ryx,  whose  executors  complainants  are.  Kent. 

4 Margaret  ‘ that  was  the  wyfe  of  Rauf  of  LONGEFORD,  knyght,’  v.  Thomas  of  RADCLYF, 
knight,  her  brother. 

Refusal  to  make  a defeasance  to  a statute  merchant  made  ‘ that  the  said  Mergret  shuld  not  be 
ravysshet.’  Lancaster. 

5 John  LUCAS  and  John  SHYRYNGTON,  executors  of  John  Loveney,  all  of  Bristol,  v. 
Nicholas  HAWELEY  of  Dertemouth  and  Thomas  GATER  of  Kyngesbrygge. 

Forgery  of  a bond  in  the  name  of  the  said  Loveney.  Gloucester,  [Devon], 

6 John  LUTRELL  v.  John  WYKES  of  Horbling. 

Assault  and  procuring  non-execution  of  writs.  Lincoln. 


7 . . . 

Deposition  as  to  the  will  of  Ralph  Lyngeyn,  esquire,  deceased,  concerning  lands  in  Sutton, 
Marden,  Wisteston  (in  Marden),  Fenne  (cf.  Venn’s  Green  in  Marden),  Fromenton,  and  Church 
Withington.  See  File  15,  No.  304.  (Cir.  1442-1450.)  Hereford. 

8 John  LANE,  tenant  to  the  Earl  of  Stafford  in  Stanstead,  v.  William  HODDESOLE  of 
Ash,  gentleman. 

Joint  purchase  of  wood  in  Stanstead.  (Before  1444.)  Kent. 

9 John  LEONARD,  born  in  Brittany,  v.  [Richard  BEST?]. 

Action  for  price  of  woollen  cloth  bought  of  Robert  ...  of  Taunton  and  Aunflise  his  wife, 
etc.  Damaged.  (1482.)  Somerset. 

10  Thomas  LEMAN,  priest,  kinsman  and  heir  of  John  Leman  the  elder,  v.  John  LEMAN  the 
younger. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  W’alpole.  (Henry  VILor  later.) 
ix  Hugh  LEWYS  v.  WILLIAM  ap  Evan  and  WILLIAM  ap  Howell. 

3a.  arable  in  La  . an  (i.e.  Llanengan?)  late  of  Lewis  ap  Howell,  deceased, 

plainant.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

12  John  LOLLEHAM  of  Ramsey  v.  the  bailiffs  of  HUNTINGDON. 

Action  by  Lawrence  Marten  on  a bargain  for  barley.  Certiorari.  (Henry  VII.) 

13  William  LYNTER  v.  Thomas  FRAMPTON. 

Messuages  and  land.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  ? 

14  Thomas  LYON  v.  Thomas  FYNCHE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Welburn.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  York. 
15-16  Otys  LAURENS  v.  John  DANYELL. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  St.  Clement’s.  See  File  146,  No.  38.  (Cir. 
1486-1.515.)  Cornwall. 


Norfolk. 

father  of  com- 
Carnarvon. 

Huntingdon. 


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17  John  LOCHARD  of  Greet,  gentleman,  v.  Edward  BROUGHTON  and  Henry  HALL  and 
the  sheriff  of  SALOP. 

Action  on  a statute  staple  for  a debt  partly  paid  and  wholly  tendered.  Subpoena  and  certiorari. 
(After  1494.)  Salop. 

18-19  Thomas  LONKE  and  Agnes  (Annes)  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Roger  Bartram,  v.  Richard, 
son  and  executor  of  William  NORRES,  knight,  late  guardian  in  socage  to  the  said  Agnes. 
Messuages  and  lands  in  Whitchurch  and  Mapledurham.  (After  1503.)  Oxford. 

20  Ralph  LECHE,  esquire,  and  Sampson  LORDE,  clerk,  v.  William  KECHYN,  nephew  of 
Richard  Kechyn,  late  parson  of  Broughton. 

Part  price  of  a lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Broughton  terminated  by  the  death  of  the  said  Richard. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Lincoln. 

21  Thomas  LEE  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  David  Staple(don),  v.  John  CHAPMAN, 
Agnes  his  wife,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  North  Bu[ck]land  ( i.e . Buckland  Brewer?)  and  Woolfardis- 
worthy.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Devon. 

22-23  Thomas  LEE  and  William  BOUNDE,  executors  of  John  Mounsteven  the  elder,  v.  Alice 
MONTSTEVYN  and  John  MONTSTEVYN  the  younger. 

Price  of  reversion  of  a messuage  and  land  ( place  not  given),  sometime  of  William  Boundefeld. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  ? 

24  Robert  LEGH,  descendant  and  heir  of  John  Legh,  v.  John  SPURSTOWE,  esquire. 

Action  on  bonds  extorted  from  complainant’s  father  by  imprisonment  concerning  messuages  and 
land  in  High  Leigh.  Pedigree  given.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Chester. 

25  Christopher  LEVYNS  v John  NAYLER,  alderman  of  Canterbury. 

Goods  and  messuages  in  the  parishes  of  St.  Andrew,  St.  Mary  Magdalen,  and  St.  Paul,  Canterbury, 
late  of  Joan  Swan,  deceased  [grandmother  of  complainant?].  Copy  of  proceedings,  mutilated. 
See  Files  332,  No.  35  ; 425,  No.  28.  (Henry  VIII.)  Kent. 

26-27  Griffith  LEYSON  v.  Thomas  GRESEMAN. 

Pasture  called  the  Horseshoe  in  Leominster  adjoining  the  King’s  manor  of  Kingsland.  (Henry  VIII 
or  Edward  VI.)  Hereford. 


28  Jevan  LLOYD  ap  Rice  v.  Robert  ap  Rice  ap  Hoell  GOZ. 

Farm  in  Ruthin  of  the  grant  of  Edward  Byrte.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Denbigh 

29  Reynold  LOSSE  v.  William  SUCKELYNGE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Goods  and  account  books  of  Ralph  Owner  of  Dunwich,  former  husband  of  the  said  Elizabeth,  whose 
executor  complainant  is.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Suffolk. 

30  John  LYNGHAM  v.  Stephen  POOLE  and  William  EDWARD. 

Money  and  cattle  entrusted  to  defendants.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Salop. 

31  Dame  Elizabeth  LASCARMA  and  Francis  NORREIS,  both  of  Greece,  v.  Robert  MYLLER 
and  Christopher  BURTON,  sheriffs  of  Lincoln. 

Arrest  while  collecting  alms  for  the  redemption  of  the  said  Elizabeth’s  husband  and  children, 
prisoners  with  the  Grand  Turk.  Corpus  cum  causa.  (1511.)  Lincoln. 

31  Thomas  LOVET. 

Charge  of  destroying  houses  at  Falcote  in  Wapenham.  (After  1511.)  [Northampton.] 


33  Thomas  LICHFELD  v.  Florence,  wife  of  Richard  BRETT,  and  late  the  wife  of  Edmund 

Grey,  lord  Grey  of  Wilton. 

Agistment  of  the  park  of  Bletchley.  (1514-1529.)  Buckingham. 

34-36  Henry  LACY  and  Alice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  Oxenbrigge,  v.  Godard  OXEN- 
BRIGGE,  knight,  and  John  OXENBRIGGE. 

Half  the  said  Robert’s  goods.  Damaged.  See  File  424,  No.  35.  (Cir.  1515-1518.)  Sussex. 


37  Thomas  LOWE  v.  John  BLORE. 

Closes  of  pasture  in  the  lordship  of  Ellaston  of  the  demise  of  Ralph  Longforth,  knight.  (After 
1533?)  Stafford. 

38  George  LASSELLES,  esquire,  v.  Richard  RYCHARDSON  of  Clareborough,  gentleman. 

Manor  of  Sturton  of  the  inheritance  of  Thomas  Darcy,  lord  Darcy,  attainted  of  treason.  Damaged. 
(i537-I553  ) Notts. 

39-40  William  LANE  v.  Walter  HADDON,  Dorothy  SAUNDERS,  and  others. 

(Continuation  of  File  1025,  Nos.  7-8.)  (1538-1544.)  Northampton. 


41  Oliver  LOWTHER  v.  William  BROWNE  and  GRIFFITH  ap  Jevan. 

Oaks  bought  by  Florence  Lowther,  deceased,  father  of  complainant,  between  the  water  of  Dee  and 
an  old  castle  called  Denys  Brayne.  (1544-1547.)  Denbigh. 

42-43  John  LEE  of  Coleshill,  co.  Warwick,  v.  Rowland  STANLEY  and  Margaret  his  wife. 

Lands  in  Wimbolds  Trafford,  Egerton,  Kinnerton,  Broughton,  Hawarden,  Mancote  (i.e. 
Mancoll?),  Hersee  by  Pandeswood  (i.e.  Padeswood  in  Mold?),  and  Clotheley  (Cotethlay  super 
Aleyn),  already  in  dispute  in  this  court.  Pedigree  given.  (Edward  VI.)  Chester,  [Flint  '. 

44-45  John  LEKE  v.  Richard  EDGE,  Hugh  HETHE,  and  others. 

Suit  to  Horton  and  Grotton  mills,  belonging  to  the  manor  of  Horton.  (Defendants  plead  that 
possession  of  the  manor  does  not  prove  the  suit.)  (Edward  VI  or  Mary?)  Stafford. 

46  William  LYNELL  v.  Edward  LYTELTON,  esquire. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Linehill  in  Penkridge  (Lynell),  late  of  Thomas  Lynell  and  Alice  his  wife, 
parents  of  complainant.  See  File  1307,  No.  62.  (Edward  VI.)  Stafford. 

47  Robert  LACY  v.  William  FOTHERGILL. 

Crown  lease  of  land  in  Pickhill  (Pickall)  to  John  Norfolk.  (1553-4J 


Yor™. 


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48  Richard  LEEKE  of  Osmondthorpe  (in  Edingley),  co.  Notts,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  DADSLEY 
of  Bottesford,  miller,  and  Nicholas  JULYAN,  labourer. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Bottesford  and  Normanton,  formerly  of  Alexander  Leeke,  deceased,  grand- 
father of  complainant.  (1553-4.)  Leicester. 

49-50  Andrew  LEWEN,  husbandman,  v.  Ralph  NORWOOD,  esquire. 

Contempt  of  two  decrees  of  the  Council  of  the  Marches  concerning  messuages  and  lands  in 
defendant’s  manor  of  Leckhampton.  (1553-4  ) Gloucester. 

51  Thomas  LLOYD  alias  Jevan  of  Llandefailog,  husbandman,  v.  John  THOMAS. 

Land  in  Battle,  late  of  Thomas  Bede,  deceased,  great-uncle  of  complainant.  (1553-4.)  Brecon. 
52-53  John  LONDON  v.  Agnes  BAUGHE. 

(Continuation  of  File  1365,  No.  67.)  (1553-4.)  Worcester. 

54  Thomas  LYNE  and  Richard  TURNER,  churchwardens  of  Bradley,  v.  Simon  HARECOURTE 
esquire,  Thomas  WATWOOD  and  William  BUKBERD. 

Cottages  let  to  maintain  a school  in  Bradley,  and  said  by  defendants  to  be  chantry  lands.  (1553-4.) 

Stafford. 

55-57  Elizabeth  (Joan)  LYNTON  (Lyntron)  v.  Ralph  HOPTOUN,  knight,  and  others. 

{Continuation  of  File  1367,  No.  99.)  (1553-4.)  Somerset. 

58-59  Nicholas  and  Henry  LA  v.  William  MARTEN. 

(Continuation  of  File  1365,  No.  1.)  (1554-8.)  Cornwall. 

60  . . .,  late  bailiffs  of  LAUNCESTON,  v.  John  AMADAS  and  William  GAME,  now  bailiffs, 

and  John  ANDREW,  a rebel. 

Action  concerning  the  escape  of  Richard  Carlyan,  late  in  complainants’  custody.  Mutilated. 
(i554-8.)  Cornwall. 

61  Rice  LLOYD  v.  OWEN  ap  Griffith. 

Price  of  sheep.  (1554-8.)  

62  Rice  LLOYD,  servant  to  the  Earl  of  Arundel,  v.  ROGER  and  JOHN  ap  David. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a house,  barn,  and  land  in  Llandrindod.  (1554-8.)  Radnor. 

63  The  same  v.  MALT  verch  Jevan,  widow. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  the  premises.  (1554-8.)  Radnor. 

64-65  Edward  LODGE  v.  Thomas  RYDLEY  and  others. 

Messuages,  mill  and  land  in  Soulton,  formerly  of  Edward  Twyneo.  Damaged.  (1554-8.) 

Salop. 

66-69  William  LONGE  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  John  RYPTON,  William  his  son,  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Tunstead  in  Tideswell  (Tyddesworth)  formerly  of  William  Lvtton. 
(1554-8.)  Derby. 

70  Katherine  LUTTERELL,  ward  of  the  Crown,  v.  Richard  EGCOMB,  knight. 

Land  in  the  manor  of  Calstock,  with  the  course  of  the  Tamar,  mills  and  a pigeon-cote  formerly  of 
Katherine,  late  the  wife  of  Piers  Egcombe,  knight.  (1554-5.)  Cornwall. 

FILE  1508. 

1 ...  MAISTER  of  Canterbury  v.  [the  bailiffs  of  CANTERBURY]. 

Action  by  Oliver  ...  for  price  of  camlet  and  linen  paid  by  Edmund  . . . Certiorari. 

Damaged.  Kent. 

2 William  MALTYN  of  Peopleton  v.  John  WALSSHE  of  Whiteladies  Aston,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Lands  of  complainant’s  wife  ( not  described).  Worcester. 

3 Richard  MARYFF  v.  William  CURWEN,  vicar  of  Ugley. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Newport  Pond.  Essex. 

4 Edward  MATHEWSON  of  London,  wharfinger,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  of  trespass  by  William  Ashbury,  tallow-chandler  and  constable,  dwelling  in  the  parish  of 
St.  Botolph  without  Aldersgate,  complainant  having  defended  the  constable  of  Tower  Hill  against  an 
assault  by  him.  Corpus  cum  causa.  Mutilated.  London. 

5 Richard  MAYDESTON. 

Petition  that  John  Arundell  Trerys,  knight,  may  be  examined  as  to  the  truth  of  his  replication  in  a 
former  suit.  [Cornwall.] 

6 John  MAYN  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  John  BROMLEY. 

Legacy  of  John  Mayn  of  Salisbury,  late  the  husband  of  the  said  Joan,  whose  executor  defendant  is. 

Wiltshire. 

7 Richard  MEDE  v.  the  mayor  and  bailiffs  of  BRISTOL. 

False  imprisonment  and  refusal  of  bail  by  John  Langford,  bailiff.  Corpus  cum  causa.  Gloucester. 

8 John  MERTON,  chantry  priest  of  St.  Margaret  in  the  church  of  St.  Peter  the  Less,  York,  v. 
William  WRIGHT  of  York,  tailor. 

Goods  of  Robert  Wright,  deceased,  late  priest  of  the  same  chantry.  York. 

9 William  MORE  of  Carthorpe  v.  Thomas  ARDERN,  esquire. 

Seizure  of  a horse  and  cart  and  other  goods  from  complainant’s  house.  York. 

10  Robert  MUSTE  v.  Thomas  FOSTON,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Land  in  Stradsett,  late  of  Thomas  Muste,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  Norfolk. 

11  John,  son  of  Thomas  MANFELD  of  Ardglass  in  Ulster,  v.  Richard  SNELL. 

Transfer  of  complainant’s  apprenticeship  to  defendant  by  order  of  the  Chamberlain  from  Robert 
Pampe,  citizen  and  paviour  of  London,  who  had  paid  him  money  weekly.  Paper.  ( After  1459.) 

London. 


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299 


: William  MARLYNG,  gentleman,  v.  Richard  his  brother. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Thaxted.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Essex. 
Henry  MARMYON  of  NVollaton  (Wolarton),  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  DIXSON,  parson  of 
Rippingale. 

Loan.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Notts.,  Lincoln. 

William  MARSELEY  of  Tregenny,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  Maseley  (sic),  v.  John  GREBY. 


Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Tregonyn  in  St.  Tew  ( i.e . St.  Ewe?).  Damaged. 
(Henry  VII  or  later.)  Cornwall. 

15  William  MARSTON  v.  Henry  HARTELEY  and  George  RAWE  of  Ripon. 

Obtaining  delivery  of  wool  by  means  of  a false  token.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  York. 

ih  William  MAYNARD  of  Mayfield  v.  Richard  SAXSPESSE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Withyham.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Sussex. 

17  Michael  MERDEN  and  Alice  his  wife,  daughter  of  John  Homersham,  deceased,  v.  Simon 
HARRY  and  John  HOMERSHAM. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Smarden.  See  Files  9,  No.  87;  10,  No.  60.  ( Cir . 1431-1453.)  Kent. 

18  Thomas  MEGOR  v.  Roger  . . . 


Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Holme,  late  of  Thomas  Aylbourne,  deceased,  father  of  Joan, 
wife  of  defendant,  and  of  Alice,  mother  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Bedford. 

19  Thomas  METHAM,  esquire,  v.  William  CALISE  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Kellington.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  York. 

20  John  MILLETON  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  John  Rychon  KERVAR  and  Walter  COK. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Carg  . . . ave  of  the  gift  of  Alice  Kelly. 

(Henry  VII  or  later.)  Cornwall. 

21  MORGAN  and  WILLIAM  ap  Res  v.  DAVID  ap  Hugh  ap  Grono  ap  Griffith. 

Tenement  in  Krewedoge  late  of  Morwyth,  daughter  of  Evan  Lloyd  and  grandmother  of  complain- 
ants. (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Carnarvon. 

22  John  MORYS  v.  John  ARTHL'RE,  yeoman. 

Land  in  Bristol  promised  as  indemnity  for  a bond  given  to  Juliana  Arthure.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Gloucester. 

23  Adam  MYLKE  v.  John  CLARE. 

Joint  sale  of  fish  in  a fair  at  Ely,  complainant  being  unable  to  work.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Cambridge. 


24  John  MEYSAUNT,  son  and  heir  and  executor  of  Alice  Meysaunt  alias  Fleminge,  v.  Alice 

REYNOLD,  daughter  and  heir  of  Thomas  Chapman,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Thaxted  late  of  John  Fleminge,  deceased,  husband  of  the  said  Alice  Fleminge. 
See  File  148,  No.  56.  (Cir.  1486-1515.)  Essex. 

25-26  Edward,  brother  and  heir  of  Thomas  MYNSKIP,  v.  William  and  Thomas  PRIOUR  and  John 
LAY  (Lee). 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Castor.  See  File  149,  Nos.  24-25.  (Cir.  1486-1515.) 

Northampton. 

27-28  Agnes  MORTON  v.  Alice  TAYLARD  and  others. 

(Continuation  of  File  267,  No.  35.)  (1502-3.)  London. 

29  Baldwin  MALETT  v.  John  HUYS  of  Honiton. 

Debt  due  to  Thomas  Hacche  of  Woolley  (in  Bovey  Tracy),  gentleman,  father-in-law  of  complainant. 
(Cir.  1504-1515.)  Devon. 

30-31  Richard,  son  and  heir  of  Philip  MALLE  v.  John  STYDOLD  (Tedolf). 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Fletching.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Sussex. 

32  Elizabeth  MALPAS  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  of  debt  and  procurement  of  another  suit  bv  Gilbert  Howell  of  London,  tailor.  Certiorari. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  London. 

33~34  Randell  MANURYNG  and  Anne  his  wife,  a daughter  of  Richard  Cholmondelev,  Richard 
LEFTWYCHE,  Edward  MOLYNEUX,  clerk,  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Legacy  to  the  said  Anne  out  of  the  manor  of  Cholmondelev.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Chester. 
35~3^  Ellen,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  MARKAM,  gentleman,  v.  William  MARKAM. 

Manors  of  Lees  Hall  and  Matleye  in  Scropton  and  Holme.  (Defendant  pleads  a conveyance  to 
William  Blount,  lord  Mountjoy,  of  the  premises  and  of  messuages  and  lands  in  Sapperton  and 
Foston).  (Henry  VIII.)  Derby. 

37-38  Alexander  MARLER  v.  William  SABRIGE. 

Bond  relating  to  the  vicarage  of  Plymouth.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII.)  Devon. 

39-40  Thomas  MASCALL  v.  Margaret  MASCALI.  and  others. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Great  Marlow  late  of  John  Mascall,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  and 
husband  of  the  said  Margaret.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Stafford. 

41  Stephen  MATHEWE  v.  Robert  TOBY  of  Kingsbridge. 

Price  of  timber  and  wire.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Devon. 

42_43  MAI  I HEW  ap  Jevan  v.  Howell  ap  Guyllym  HL’LI.Y  and  DAVID  ap  Jevan  ap  Rice. 

Lands  in  the  lordship  of  Clemyslond  (Clonyslond).  Faded.  (Henrv  VIII  or  later.)  Wales. 

44  J°hn  MAW  DE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  fohn  Thomson,  v.  Lattice 

THOMSON. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 


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45  John  MAWDESLEY  of  Windsor,  son  of  Gilbert  Mawdesley  of  Clewer,  gentleman,  deceased, 
v.  Richard  WESTON,  gentleman,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Refusal  to  make  a release  of  tenements  in  Winkfield  and  elsewhere.  Mutilated,.  (Henry  VIII  or 
Edward  VI.)  Berks. 

46  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  MAYNE  of  Biddenden,  esquire,  v.  . . . 

Action  in  the  court  of  Lydd  concerning  a messuage  and  land  in  [?Romn]ey.  Mutilated.  (Henry 
VIII  or  later.)  Kent. 

47  Robert  MAYSTERSON,  prentice  in  London,  v.  Humphrey  MANERING. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Nantwich  late  of  Alice  Maisterson,  deceased,  mother  of  complainant  and 
husband  of  defendant.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Chester. 

48  [Thomas?]  MEYGOT  and  Alice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas  Butler,  v.  Robert  HEPSON 
(Hopson)  and  Walter  FYSEWYKE. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Louth.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Lincoln. 

49-5°  John  MORE  alias  Taylor  of  Thaxted,  the  younger,  fishmonger,  v.  John  MORE  alias  Taylor 
of  Thaxted,  the  elder,  and  others,  executors  of  William  More  alias  Taylor  of  Thaxted,  yeoman. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Great  and  Little  Sampford  (Sandford).  (Henry  VIII  or 
Edward  VI.)  Essex. 

51  William  MORE  of  London. 

Petition  to  be  admitted  in  forma  pauperis  in  a suit  against  John  Haukes  of  Oulton  for  land  in  Beccles. 
(Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Suffolk. 

52  Ursula  MORECOKE  alias  Burgyes  v.  Morgan  GEFFRE  of  Goudhurst. 

Maintenance  of  defendant’s  child.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Kent. 

53-54  George,  grandson  and  heir  of  Thomas  MULYS,  v.  Hugh  YEO,  William  BRACHE  and  John 
NOTT. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Ernsborough  in  Swimbridge  (Ernesdurgh)  and 
Collacot  and  Furze  (both  in  Chittlehampton).  (Henry  VIII.)  Devon. 

55  John  MURDOK,  groom  of  the  Chamber,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  John  Hoberd,  merchant,  on  a bond  to  compel  certain  feoffees  to  convey  to  him  the  manor 
of  Bosom  Hall.  Corpus  cum  causa.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Lincoln,  London. 

56  Elizabeth  MYDDELTON  v.  William  HANCOK  of  London,  mercer. 

Bond  for  a debt  of  Edward  Clopton  of  London,  mercer,  for  which  jewels  were  pledged.  Damaged. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  London. 

57  Henry  MARTON,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  NESFELD,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  William 
Nesfeld. 

Refusal  to  complete  a conveyance  of  lands  in  Flasby  and  Broughton-in-Craven.  (After  1512.) 

York. 


58-60  John  MOYSY  and  Cristyan  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Woodman,  v.  John 
ADEWE  of  Stamford  and  Robert  DAYE  of  Greatford,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Detention  of  the  will  of  the  said  Woodman  and  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Barholm  and  Stowe. 
(1513-1553-)  Lincoln. 

61-63  Richard  MASTERS  v.  William  MASTERS. 

Action  pending  a suit  in  this  court  (File  856,  No.  28?)  for  messuages  and  lands  in  Burghill,  Lyde 
(Luyde  Muchegros),  Stretton,  Wellington  and  Morton.  Damaged.  (After  1533?)  Hereford. 


64  William  MASTERS  v.  Richard  MASTERS. 

(Replication  in  the  suit  above  mentioned?)  (After  1533?) 

65  George  West,  master  of  the  college  of  MANCHESTER,  v.  the  abbot  of  . 
Gown  to  be  given  to  a member  of  the  college.  Much  damaged.  (1518-1539.) 


[Hereford  ?] 
Lancaster. 


66  Thomas  MERYNGE  v.  Thomas  WENTWORTHE. 

(Copy  of  File  543,  No.  24.)  (1518-1529.)  York. 

67  Richard  [Stoppes?],  abbot  of  MEALTX,  v.  William  WHYTYNG  and  John  COLSON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Wawn.  (1523-1539  ?)  York. 

68  Thomas  MARCHAM  v.  Lewis  TORFOTE  and  William  ARGOLL. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  called  the  White  Hart  and  a garden  in  Water  Lambith. 
Mutilated.  (1524.)  [Surrey.] 

69  Robert  MALTON,  yeoman,  v.  Thomas  FOULESHURST,  esquire. 

‘ Oxon  ’ of  land  in  Haslington.  (After  1525.)  Chester. 


70  Alexander  MERYNG  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  John  Whalley  on  a forged  bond,  pending  a suit  in  this  court  (File  658,  No.  10). 
Certiorari.  (After  1529.)  London. 

71-72  Richard  MORETON,  great-nephew  and  heir  of  Nicholas  Moreton,  clerk,  v.  Thomas 
HERYNGMAN. 

Messuages,  shops  and  garden  in  Croydon  bought  of  Matthew  Barker.  (Defendant  pleads  a decree  of 
the  Star  Chamber.)  (1530-1555.)  Surrey. 

73-74  Robert  MASTERSON  v.  Humphrey  MAYNWARYNG. 

(Continuation  of  File  856,  No.  29.)  (1533-1538-)  Chester. 

75  Richard  MATHUE  v.  Andrew  TOKER  and  Thomas  John  RICHARD. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  the  borough  of  Helston.  (1533-8.)  Cornwall. 


1 John  MOORE  v.  the  prior  of  LEEDS  and  Robert  OXBRYGGE. 

Tenement  called  the  ‘ Kastell  ’ and  lands  in  Ospringe.  (Before  1540.) 


Kent. 


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301 


77-78  Thomas  MAWLE  and  others  v.  Richard  VOYSY  and  others. 

(Continuation  of  File  1143,  No.  23.)  (1544-1547.)  Essex. 

79  William  MYCHYLL  v.  Thomas  SEGAR. 

(Copy  of  File  1146,  No.  66.)  (1546.)  Dorset. 

So-83  Edmund  MARKAUNT  v.  Robert  DANYELL,  Agnes  his  wife  and  George  his  brother. 
Goods  and  tenements  in  Westley  and  Great  Horningsheath  late  of  William  Markaunt,  gentleman, 
father  of  complainant  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Agnes,  and  tenements  in  Bury  St.  Edmunds 
and  Mildenhall.  Damaged.  (No.  85  is  a replication  in  another  suit.)  (Edward  VI  or  later.) 

Suffolk. 

84-85  William  MOGGERIGE  v.  Thomas  STANTER. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  land  in  Hanging  Langford  of  the  demise  of  Edmund  Mounepesson, 
esquire.  See  File  1184,  No.  59.  (Edward  VI.)  Wilts. 

86-87  J°hn  MENYFEE  of  Honiton,  co.  Devon,  yeoman,  v.  William  FYSSHER  and  Juliana  his 
wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Cooke,  citizen  and  goldsmith  of  London. 

Annuity  granted  out  of  defendant’s  manor  of  Stanton  Barry  by  Thomas  Pope,  knight.  (1552-3.) 

Bucks. 

SS-89  John  MAYSTER  v.  William  HODGSON. 

(Continuation  of  File  1308,  No.  1.)  (1553-4J  York. 

90-91  John,  son  of  John  MEASURE  and  of  Alice  his  wife,  v.  William  GRESCROFT. 

Land  in  Leake.  See  File  1451,  No.  32.  (1553-4J  Lincoln. 

92-93  Robert  MORIS  v.  Alban  POUNDFELDE,  yeoman. 

Price  of  ewes.  (1553-4.)  Somerset. 

94-95  William  MUR  YELL  (Maryell)  v.  Thomas  NEWTON  and  others. 

[Continuation  of  File  1368,  Nos.  106-108.)  (1553— 4-)  Derby. 


96  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  MONSON,  v.  Thomas  MONSON  her  son. 

Messuages  and  land  in  South  Kelsey  of  the  grant  of  John  and  William  Monson.  (1554-8.)  Lincoln. 
97-98  Robert  MYKELFYLD  of  London  v.  John  HA(W)KES  of  the  King’s  college  of  Windsor. 

Debt  due  to  John  Aldersey,  clerk,  whose  executor  complainant  is.  (1554-8.)  London,  Berks. 
99  Thomas  M . . .,  gentleman,  v.  John  ODYNGSELLS,  gentleman,  son  and  heir  of  Richard 

Odyngsells,  and  John  LANGBROKE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  the  manor  of  Cabourn  in  Stamford-le-Hope  and  other  lands.  Faded. 
(i554-8-)  Essex, 

ioo-ioi  William  MARTEN  v.  Nicholas  and  Philippa  LAA. 

[Continuation  of  File  1368,  No.  32.)  (1555-1558.)  Cornwall. 


FILE  1509. 

I Robert  N TON  v.  John  PARKER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  Exeter.  Faded.  Devon. 

2-4  John  NYCHOLL,  Margaret  his  wife,  John  STOKE,  Alice  his  wife,  Thomas  POUGHLIP, 
Margaret  his  wife,  Richard  GREYSTONE,  and  Emma  his  wife,  v.  Robert  WOLFE,  clerk, 
descendant  of  Baldwin  of  Wythyfenne. 

Land  in  Gorecote  formerly  of  John  Gorecote,  ancestor  of  the  female  complainants.  Faded. 

[Cornwall  ?] 

5-6  . . . NYCOLLES  and  others,  inhabitants  of  St.  Tudy,  v.  John  FYSSHER,  John 

FRYE,  and  others. 

Making  a rood-loft  in  the  church  of  St.  Tudy.  Mutilated.  [Cornwall.) 

7 George  [NEVILL1,  lord  Abergavenny,  v.  Katherine,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John 
BOTELER. 

Detention  of  documents  relating  to  the  said  John’s  account  as  steward,  feodary  and  surveyor  of 
the  lordships  of  Allesley,  Fillongley,  and  Dunkley.  (1476-1535.)  Warwick. 

8 Thomas  NEVELL  v.  William  DUE. 

(Copy  of  File  78,  No.  4.)  See  also  File  151,  No.  20.  (1485-6.)  Cornwall. 

9 John,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  NANSEGLOS  v.  Thomas  ADAMS  of  Cambridge  University. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Exning.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Suffolk. 

10  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  NAYLER,  v.  Robert  CODE. 

Messuage  and  lands  in  Hemswell  and  Eneterby  [i.e.  Snitterby?),  late  of  Thomas  Warde,  deceased 
father  of  complainant.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Lincoln. 

II  Harry  NORTHE,  cook,  v.  [the  sheriffs  of  LONDON,  and  Harry  DENE,  keeper  of  Ludgate 
prison]. 

Bond  given  on  behalf  of  William  Laurence  as  the  said  Dene’s  deputy.  [ Subpoena  and  certiorari.] 
(Henry  VII  or  later.)  London. 

12-13  Nicholas  NYNE  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Ralph  and  William  WORSLEY  and  John  FLECCHER, 
chaplain. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Wigan,  Liverpool  and  [West]  Derby,  late  of  Richard  Swynley,  deceased, 
father  of  the  said  Alice.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Lancaster. 

14  William  NOODE  and  others  v.  John  NORRES  of  Chells  (in  Stevenage),  gentleman,  and 

John  GYN. 

Closes  of  pasture  in  Stevenage  conveyed  by  Richard  Burwell  for  an  obit  in  the  church  there.  See 
File  216,  No.  19.  [Cir.  1493-1500.)  Herts. 


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15-16  Robert  OLDEMEDOWE  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  Edmund  DAWKYN  and  Anne  his  wife. 
Messuage  and  land  in  Upwell,  late  of  Innocent,  wife  of  Godfrey  Gerico,  and  mother  of  the  said 
Margaret.  See  File  244,  No.  14.  {Cir.  1500-1501.)  Cambridge. 

17  Harry  NANSPIAN  v.  John  HERRY. 

Detention  and  forgery  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Chyaurme,  Trenans,  and  Gwelecararthem  (i.e. 
Cararthen  in  Merther  ?).  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  See  Files  208,  No.  58  ; 1502,  No.  1.  Cornwall. 

18  Thomas  NELSON,  clerk,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON  and  James  ABOROWGHE. 

Actions  for  a robbery  of  plate  confessed  by  Alice  Taylor.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  (Henry  VIII 
or  later.)  London. 

19  Robert,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  NEWTON,  v.  Henry  HOPKYNSON,  Jane  his  wife,  late 
the  wife  of  Henry  Wyse,  and  others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Newark  and  Kelham.  (Henry  VIII  or 
Edward  VI.)  Notts. 

20  John  NOLOTHE  v.  Joan  and  Nicholas  NOLOTHE. 

Legacy  of  Nicholas  Nolothe,  father  of  the  said  John,  and  Nicholas  and  former  husband  of  the  said 
Joan.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  [Suffolk?] 

21  Thomas  NONNES  of  London,  leather-seller,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  ‘ attamyd  ’ by  Robynet  Walker  of  London,  beer-brewer,  for  a debt  partly  paid.  Certiorari. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  London. 

22-24  William  NORMAN  v.  Henry  BOSSE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a meadow  in  Outwell. 


(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 


Norfolk. 


25  Thomas  NORTON  v.  John  COTYNGHAM  and  John  ALVERICHE,  feoffees  to  uses. 
Messuage  and  land  in  South  Mailing  of  the  settlement  of  William  Norton.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.) 

Kent. 

26  William  NYGHTGALE  v.  William  LOWE. 

Arbitration  as  to  land  called  a ' throughtgate  ' in  North  Leverton.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Notts. 

27  John  NEVYLL  v.  Robert  and  Andrew  NEVYLE. 

Lands  in  Carlton  Kyme  (near  Dalton?)  and  Darlton,  late  of  Robert  Nevyll,  deceased,  father  of  all 
parties.  Copy.  Damaged.  See  File  548,  No.  22.  (Cir.  1518-1529.)  Lincoln,  Notts. 

28-29  John  NEWBROUGH  v.  Thomas  KYRTON,  gentleman. 

Manors  of  Berkley,  Faroak  (in  Berkley),  Standerwick,  Oldford  (in  Frome  and  Berkley),  and  Skyd- 
more  (i.e.  Upton  Scudamore?),  and  messuages  and  lands  there  and  in  Shaftesbury, 
Motcombe,  Gillingham,  Sturminster  Newton  Castle,  Stalbridge,  Wimborne  Minster,  Kingston 
Lacy,  Horton,  Poole,  Wareham,  Stoborough,  Corfe  Castle,  Galton  (in  Owermoigne),  Blandford, 
Shapwick  and  St.  Clement  Danes,  formerly  of  John  Newbrough  of  Lulworth,  grandfather  of  com- 
plainant. See  File  660,  No.  47.  (Cir.  1529-1532.)  Somerset,  Dorset,  London. 

30  Thomas  NORTON  v.  Joan  SOMERFORD. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Naunton  and  lands  there.  See  File  660,  No.  25. 
(Cir.  1529-1532.)  Worcester. 

31-32  Roger  NORTHE  v.  Katherine  RIDER  and  others. 

Walkeringham  Grange  claimed  under  a lease  from  the  abbot  of  Roche.  (Edward  VI  or  later.) 

Notts. 

33  William  NEWMAN  v.  Stephen  C ASTON,  parson  of  Stratford. 

Bond  for  defendant's  first-fruits.  Damaged.  (Before  1553.)  Suffolk. 

34-35  Ralph  NORWOOD  and  others  v.  John  [BRYDGES],  lord  Chandos. 

(Continuation  of  File  1371,  No.  58.)  (1553-4.) 

36 


Gloucester. 


John  NEWPORTE  v.  John  WHITE  of  Cardiff,  executor  of  John  White,  receiver  of  pursage 
and  butlerage  of  Bridgwater. 

Action  by  Thomas  Pope  for  money  due  for  two  tuns  of  sack  (‘  seckes  ’).  Mutilated.  (1554-8.) 

Somerset. 

37  John  NICOLLS  v.  William  ELSON. 

Tenement  in  Birmingham.  (1554-8.)  Warwick. 

38-39  William  NORDEN  of  Stockland  Gaunt,  husbandman,  v.  Martin  HUMFREY. 

Bond  partly  paid  and  partly  satisfied  by  another  bond.  Mutilated.  (1554-8.)  Somerset. 

40-42  William  NORRES  of  Speke,  co.  Lancaster,  knight,  and  Anne  his  wife,  daughter  of  David 
Myddelton,  v.  JOHN  ap  Howell  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Wrexham.  (1554-8.)  Denbigh. 

43  -45  Robert  OSBERN  v.  the  abbess  and  convent  of  BARKING. 

Exclusion  from  the  churchyard  of  Barking  and  from  sacraments  and  dispute  as  to  warden. 

Essex. 

46  Simon  OUTELAWE  v.  Harry  EVERARD. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Acle  bought  of  defendant.  Norfolk. 

47  Reynold  OUTHREDE  and  Edith  his  wife,  great-granddaughter  and  heir  of  Thomas  Tere 
(Tyre),  v.  John  FARROWE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Little  Harrowden.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Northampton. 

48  Richard  OLYVER  v.  William  WILBORE. 

Receivership  of  the  bishop  of  Rochester’s  lordship  of  Hailing.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Kent. 


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49-50  Richard  OXENFELD  and  John  BALBERY  v.  Thomas,  son  and  executor  of  Robert 
OXENFELD,  and  John  ROBERT. 

Debt  of  the  said  Robert  Oxenfeld  payable  out  of  lands  in  Wakefield,  Stanley  and  Allerthorpe. 
Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  York. 

51  William  OLYFFE  of  Leicester  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Dame  Elizabeth  BARRYNGTON. 

Balance  of  a legacy  of  William  Boughton,  father  of  the  said  Agnes,  and  sometime  husband  of 
defendant.  (1540-1553.)  Leicester. 

52  Rose,  late  the  wife  of  John  ORMESBY  of  Withern,  v.  Jane,  late  the  wife  of  William 
WOODFORD,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Woolthorpe  (by  Strubby),  late  of  John  Ormesby,  father  of  the  said  John. 
(1544-1553.)  Lincoln. 

53  George  ONYON  v.  Henry  LONGE,  knight. 

Pasture  in  Caine  (Calve),  demised  by  the  said  Henry  to  Robert  Onyon  and  Alice  his  wife,  both 
deceased.  (1552.)  Wilts. 

54-57  Thomas  ONSLOWE,  citizen  and  grocer  of  London,  v.  Francis  WARDE  and  Joan  his  wife. 
Contempt  of  former  decrees  (D.  XI,  14,  etc.)  concerning  lands  in  Baschurch.  Attachment.  (1554-8.) 

Salop. 


FILE  1510. 

1-2  John  PARKER  v.  George  PALMER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Braywell.  York. 

3 John  PERTESOYLL  v.  John  FITZ  GEFFREY,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Share  of  the  manor  of  Pertesoyll  in  Risley,  late  of  William  Pertesoyll,  deceased,  father  of  com- 
plainant. Bedford. 

4 Harry  PRICHARD  v.  David  ap  Guttyn  LEWIS  and  Jevan  ap  Lewis  K ADLAN  his  brother- 
in-law. 

Hunting  and  killing  complainant’s  cattle  on  the  common  mountain  of  Aberdaron.  Carnarvon. 

5 David  PRESTON,  esquire,  v.  John  SKYFFELYN  alias  Brokestowe,  esquire. 

Forcible  entry,  destruction  of  corn,  ejection  of  complainant’s  wife,  etc.,  at  Broxtow  by  the  main- 
tenance of  Lord  Grey  of  Codnor,  dispute  as  to  the  marriage  settlement  of  his  wife,  etc.  See 
File  9,  No.  432.  (After  1431.)  Notts. 

l>  John  PORTE  and  Lewis  MARTYNUS,  both  of  Lisbon,  merchants,  v.  John  BARON,  mer- 

chant, and  William  ATTE  WILLE  (William  WILLIAM),  searcher,  both  of  Exeter,  and 
others. 

Seizure  of  goods  landed  at  ‘ Clyfton  Dertemouth  Hardenesse,’  destruction  of  a sail  of  the  ship 
John  of  Lisbon,  arrest  at  Honiton  by  the  jurisdiction  of  the  staple,  and  contempt  of  a corpus  cum 
causa.  ( Cir . 1438-9.)  Devon. 

7 William  PARKER  v.  Richard  MYLWARD. 

Building  promised  on  a burgage  in  Wotton-under-Edge  demised  to  defendant.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Gloucester. 

8 Juliana  and  Margaret,  daughters  and  heirs  of  Thomas  PAUNFELD,  v.  Gilbert  son  of  John 
HORE  of  Childerley. 

Lane  in  Chesterton,  late  of  Margaret  Paunfeld,  deceased.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Cambridge. 

9 John  PEINTWYN  v.  Robert  MAUNDEFELD. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Great  Wenden  of  the  demise  of  William 
Richard.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Essex 

io-ii  Richard  POMELL  (Panell)  of  Horseheath,  husbandman,  v.  John  NEWMAN. 

Tenement  in  Linton,  late  of  William  Pomell,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Cambridge. 

12  John  POWER  DE  WILLMCOTE,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  POWER  of  Hall  End  in  Polesworth, 
yeoman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Wilnecote  (Wilmcote).  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Warwick 

13  Thomas  PAYSSE  of  London,  skinner,  v.  the  mayor  and  aldermen  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  Wynand  Godfrey  on  a bet  concerning  the  marriage  of  Thomas  Cole  and  Jacomync 
Walshe.  Certiorari.  (Cir.  1486-1493.)  London 

14-15  John  [de  Eston],  prior  of  PRITTLEWELL,  and  his  convent  v.  Cicely  WYTHER  of  London. 
Action  for  rent  of  the  manor  of  Shoebury,  granted  by  John,  late  prior,  in  repayment  of  a debt 
(1486-1525.)  ' ’ Essex’. 

16  Reynold  PEGGE  v.  Walter  FROST  and  Anne  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  closes  in  Watford  late  of  William  Marion  and  others.  See  File  244 
No.  52.  (Cir . 1500-1501.)  Herts! 

17-19  John  PAGE  v.  William  COPLEY. 

Mill  in  Emley,  late  held  with  lands  in  Haddlesey  and  Darrington  by  William  Fitz william,  father- 
in-law  of  defendant.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  ’ York 

20  William  PALMER  v.  John  HAVERD. 

Lands  and  goods  charged  with  legacies  to  the  children  of  . . . Osbaldeston  of  Chadlington, 
gentleman,  brother-in-law  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Oxford! 

21  John  PENROS  v.  John  PENWARN  of  Mawnan  and  Joan  JAKYS. 

Land  at  Carlinick  (in  Mawnan).  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 


Cornwall. 


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22  Thomas  PERKYN  of  Guildford,  baker,  v.  Hugh  ASSHEBURY. 

Imprisonment  on  an  action  of  debt  so  as  to  hinder  payment  to  Piers  Clerkf?).  Damaged. 
(Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Surrey. 

23-25  John  PERNELL  v.  Mary,  late  the  wife  of  John  SALMON,  merchant  and  burgess  of 
Southampton. 

Messuages  and  gardens  in  Southampton,  late  of  John  Parnell,  deceased,  father  of  complainant. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Hants. 

26  John  POTTER  v.  John  LAMBE  the  elder,  John  LAMBE  the  younger,  and  William  GELOT. 
Lands  in  Westerham  late  of  John  Lambe  of  Gylmyns,  deceased,  father  of  defendants  John  and 
John  (sic).  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Kent. 

27-28  Randolph  PRESTLAND  v.  Robert  LEE,  esquire,  Anne  his  wife,  John  PRESTLAND  of 
Ridley,  gentleman,  and  Thomas  PALEN,  husbandman. 

Half  a messuage  and  land  at  Prestland  in  Banbury  late  of  William  Prestland,  deceased,  grandfather 
of  complainant.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Chester. 

29  Geoffrey  PROCTOUR  v.  Richard  MALLOM,  gentleman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  lands  in  Malham.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  York. 

30-32  John  PENPONS  v.  Richard  PENPONS  his  son. 

Non-payment  of  an  annuity  and  of  complainant's  debts  (specified)  in  return  for  a grant  of  the 
manors  of  Tregryll,  Trewint,  and  Pengover  (all  in  Menheniot),  Trewent  (in  Duloe),  Tregornowe 
(i.e.  Tregenna  in  St.  Columb  Minor?),  Rosculyan  (in  Little  Petherick)  and  Boscolleth,  and  seizure 
of  deeds  from  complainant’s  house  at  Tregose  (i.e.  Tregoss  in  Roche?).  Mutilated.  See  File  1049, 
No.  19.  ( Cir . 1515-1518.)  Cornwall! 

33-34  The  same  v.  the  same. 

Seizure  of  deeds  relating  to  the  above  (reading  Tregorrowe  for  Tregornowe  and  Bescelleth  for  Bos- 
colleth), and  to  manors  and  lands  in  Bosweman  (i.e.  Boswednan  in  Madron),  Penhale,  Bosulsek 
(i.e.  Bosolliack  in  Gulval),  Trewren  (i.e.  Trewren  in  Madron?),  Truruff  (i.e.  Trerieff  in  Madron?), 
Bedrawthe  (i.e.  Bedruthan  in  St.  Eval?),  Penbygill  (i.e.  Penbugle  north  of  Bodmin),  Tretawne 
(cf.  Tawne  in  Cardinham),  Penkylleke,  Nanturna,  Tregouth  (i.e.  Tregou  in  Lansalloes ?),  Ligana, 
Treve(  ? n)ly,  and  Carrior.  See  File  436,  No.  30.  Cornwall. 

35-36  Richard  PENPONS  v.  John  TOM  and  others,  inhabitants  of  St.  Columb. 

Land  in  Tregoos  (i.e.  Tregoss  in  Roche  or  Tregoos  in  St.  Columb  Major?),  late  of  John  Penpons, 
father  of  complainant.  Damaged.  See  File  870,  No.  16.  (After  1515.)  Cornwall. 

37-38  Lewis  POWES,  gentleman,  and  others,  administrators  of  the  goods  of  Geoffrey  Fyssher  of 
London,  v.  John  GREVIS  alias  Coke  of  London,  merchant  tailor. 

Debt  for  which  defendant  waged  his  law.  (1516-7.)  London. 

39  John  PENKEVELL,  gentleman,  v.  John  CARMYNOWE,  esquire. 

Rent  reserved  by  John  Penkevell,  ancestor  of  complainant,  on  a grant  of  land  in  Penkevell  to 
John  Trejagow,  knight,  and  Harry  Trejagu.  Pedigree  given.  See  File  555,  No.  6.  (Cir.  1518- 
1529J  Cornwall. 

40-41  Elizabeth,  daughter  and  executrix  of  John  PHILIPPE,  v.  Jane  HUCHYN  of  Trecogow 
(i.e.  Trecugoe  in  St.  Kew?),  late  the  wife  of  John  Huchyn,  and  William  his  son. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Tremeteny  and  Frogham  of  the  demise  of  Edmund  Arundell,  knight. 
(After  1519.)  Cornwall. 

42  William  PYNNOCK  of  Hanley,  yeoman  [and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Roger 

Badger],  v.  John  RUSSELL,  knight. 

Lands  in  the  manor  of  Upton-on-Severn  demised  by  the  King  to  William  Compton,  knight, 
deceased.  Mutilated.  (After  1528.)  Worcester. 

43-47  Richard  PINSON  of  London,  printer,  v.  Dame  Isabel  GREY  and  John  WELLYS, 
gentleman. 

(Continuation  of  File  349,  No.  40.)  (1504-1530.)  London. 

48  Richard  PLOMMER  v.  Dr.  SMYTH,  prebendary  of  St.  Paul’s. 

(Deposition  belonging  to  File  873,  No.  34.)  (1533-1538.)  Essex. 

49  ...  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  William  PYPER,  v.  Thomas  NOYSE  and  Jane  his 
wife,  executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Rymell. 

Detention  of  a lease  made  to  the  said  Pyper  and  Rymell  by  Roger  Marciall,  prior  of  St.  Margaret’s, 
Marlborough.  (Cir.  1534-5.),  Wilts. 

50  John  [Stonywell],  abbot  of  PERSHORE,  v.  the  bailiffs  of  WORCESTER,  and  Richard 
HODYS,  manciple  of  Gloucester  College,  Oxford. 

Action  of  debt  procured  by  John  Teyle,  clerk.  Certiorari  and  subpoena.  Mutilated.  (1534- 
1540.)  Worcester. 

51-52  Thomas  PAWSON  v.  John  WOMMOCKE  (Womoke)  and  John  ROSSELL. 

False  imprisonment  at  Redford  (i.e.  Retford)  and  seizure  of  goods.  (1540-1547.)  Notts. 

53  Edward  PLANKNEY  v.  Robert  SALESBURY  of  Lleth  (i.e.  Llay?),  gentleman. 

Hindrance  to  courts  held  in  the  ‘ dominion  ’ of  Dyffryn  Clwyd  on  behalf  of  the  bishop  of  Bangor. 
(1540-1553.)  ' ‘ Denbigh. 

54-56  John  PERTE,  esquire,  v.  John  GRAYE,  gentleman. 

Rent  of  a tenement  in  Salisbury  Alley,  St.  Bride’s,  Fleet  Street,  fallen  into  arrear  during  com- 
plainant’s absence  as  auditor  in  North  Wales.  (Edward  VI.)  London. 

57-58  Hugh  PHILLIPE  and  Eleanor  his  wife  v.  Alice  FENDYK. 

(Continuation  of  File  1252,  No.  53.)  (1547-1551.) 


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59-60  John  PORT  of  Etwall  [co.  Derby.],  knight,  v.  Richard  TAYLYOR  and  others,  inhabitants 
of  Great  and  Little  Leake. 

Tithes  of  the  demise,  of  Julyan  Crossebye,  parson.  (Edward  VI.)  Notts. 

61-63  Dame  Anne  PAKINGTON  v.  John  LITELTON  and  others. 

(Continuation  of  File  1373,  No.  1.)  (1553-4.)  Stafford,  Middlesex,  Worcester. 

64  George  PONTESBURY  v.  George  MERYKE. 

Suit  for  messuage  and  land  in  Leatam  dismissed  from  this  court  because  under  discussion  in  the 
Court  of  the  Marches.  (1553-4J  Salop. 


FILE  1511. 

1 John  PEKE  the  elder  v.  Thomas  DUFFELD,  clerk,  Thomas  MOTEHAM,  chaplain,  feoffee 
to  uses,  and  John  HUNTYNGDON. 

Messuage  and  meadow  in  Higham,  wherein  John  Peke  the  younger,  brother  (sic)  of  complainant, 
had  a life  interest.  Endorsed  with  note  of  answer.  Suffolk. 

2 Harry  [PERCY],  earl  of  Northumberland,  v.  Katherine,  late  the  wife  of  John  PUTT. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Calceby,  Mablethorpe  and  Burwell,  and  one-third  of 
the  manor  and  castle  of  Egremont.  See  File  434,  No.  1.  (Before  1537.) 

Lincoln,  Cumberland. 

3 Richard  PLEYSTOWE  v.  the  mayor  of  ROCHESTER. 

Action  by  Thomas  Lincoln,  monk  of  Rochester,  for  sale  of  wine  which  was  ‘ not  able.’  Corpus 
cum  causa.  Kent. 

4 George  POLEYN  v.  Margery  POLEYN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages,  lands  and  rent  in  King’s-Weston,  Laurence- Weston, 
Shirehampton,  Charlton  and  Redland,  late  of  Henry  Poleyn,  deceased,  father  of  complainant  and 
husband  of  defendant.  Gloucester. 

5 William  POLLARD,  Jane  his  wife,  . . . and  . . . his  wife,  v.  Richard 

WATYSON(?)  and  John  SE  . TE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  Bodmyn,  Truro  and  Egloshaile.  Damaged.  [Cornwall.] 

6 Dorothy,  wife  of  [ohn  POWER,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  and  Giles  WELLYSBOURNE  and 
Thomas  POWER.' 

Abduction  and  concealment  of  the  said  John  at  Oxford.  Oxford. 

7 John,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  PRESTON  and  of  Isabel  his  wife,  v.  William  WATSON  and  others. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Garforth,  formerly  of  William  Westren.  York. 

8 Hugh  PROCTOUR  v.  John  PROCTOUR,  parson  of  half  the  church  of  Linton,  William 
AYREY,  and  Alice  YONGE. 

Joint  lease  of  the  other  half  of  the  said  church  from  Master  Bakhous,  parson  thereof.  See  File  344, 
No.  58,  (Civ.  1504-1515).  York. 

9 John  PARKER  v.  the  bailiffs  of  COLCHESTER. 

Action  by  Thomas  Thorpe,  gentleman,  for  wine  distrained  as  belonging  to  Roger  Martyn,  a defaulting 
tenant  of  complainant.  Certiorari.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Essex. 

10-12  Richard  PARRE  v.  John  PAGE. 

Land  in  Dyngley.  Damaged.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  [Northampton  or  Berks.] 

13  John  PATERSON  of  Lewtrenchard,  cutler,  v.  John  DOBELL  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a house  and  garden  in  Tavistock.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Devon. 
14-15  Henry  PAYN,  tailor,  v.  Thomas  Balle  of  LONDON,  skinner. 

Bond  given  on  defendant’s  behalf  to  James  Monkkaster  of  London,  tailor.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

London. 

16  Henry  [PERCY],  earl  of  Northumberland,  v.  Thomas  BL1LLYN,  knight. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Northam,  Slapton,  ‘ Insula  de  Londay  ’,  Torbryan, 
Dartmouth,  Mapperton,  Rampisham,  Wraxall,  Chilfroom,  Woodsford  (Wyrdesforde),  ‘ Castrum 
Dors,’  Haselbury,  Sutton  Poyntz,  Puncknowle,  Toller  Porcorum,  Swyre,  Nether  Kentcombe, 
Blundelshay  in  Whitchurch  Canonicorum  (Blondeshaye),  Somerton  Erleigh,  Somerton  Randolf, 
Batheaston,  Shockerwick,  Somerton,  Kingsdon,  Downhead,  Frome  Selwood  and  Oxenhall. 
See  File  434,  Nos.  3-6.  (1483-1537).  Devon,  Dorset,  Somerset,  Gloucester. 

17  [Walter]  son  and  heir  of  William  POLTRE. 

Commission  to  examine  witnesses  as  to  land  in  Leysdown  (Lysden),  assigned  to  Thomas  Seyguoir 
(Sygoure,  Segour)  till  a debt  should  have  been  recovered  therefrom.  See  File  559,  No.  23.  (Cir. 
1518-1529).  Kent. 

18-19  William  PYGOTT  and  Maude  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  John  Newe,  v.  Robert 
HATHEWOLF. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Chobham.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Surrey. 
20-22  John  P . . . YDE  v.  John  SKYNNER. 

Collection  of  debts  assigned  to  complainant  by  . . . Tumour.  Damaged.  (Henry  VII  or 

later.)  (?) 

23-25  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  POLPERE  and  of  Maryell  his  wife,  v.  William  TREWYNARD. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Lelant  (Lanant)  and  Carnsew’e.  (Cir. 
1486-1493.)  Cornwall. 

26  Thomas  PYRYELL,  yeoman,  v.  Robert  APPYLTON  and  John  RUTLAND. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Whittlerford  (Wyttysford).  See  File  348,  No.  15.  (Cir. 
1504-151:5).  Cambridge. 

27-28  Flower  PEPERELL  of  Antony  & Co.  Cornwall  v.  John  WARYNG. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating.to  a house  in  Plymouth.  See  Files  558,  No.  55  ; 875,  AM.  20.  (After  1518.) 

Devon. 


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29  Roger  PORTER,  citizen  and  ‘ upholder  ’ of  London,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Actions  of  debt  by  divers  persons  at  the  procurement  of  Percival  Wylson,  citizen  and  ‘ upholder  ’ 
of  London.  Corpus  cum  causa.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  London. 

30  Richard  POWES  of  Glastonbury,  gentleman,  v.  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  John  LYDE,  and 
John  WOODCROFT. 

Heriot  due  from  a cottage  and  land  in  the  manor  or  parsonage  of  Street.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward 
VI.)  Somerset. 

31  John  POOET,  priest,  v.  John  PEGGYNNYS  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Launceston  and  Lifton.  Mutilate 1.  (1512.) 

Cornwall.  Devon. 


32  Alen  PERCYE,  clerk,  v.  Dame  Margery  BELYNGHAM  and  Oliver,  prior  of  COMBE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Ladbroke  and  Fenny  Compton  and  messuages  and  lands 
there  and  in  Kingswood,  Knightcote  (in  Burton  Dassett)  and  Ryton  (Reynton)-upon-Dunsmore. 
See  Files  552,  No.  68 ; 873,  No.  25  ; 1052,  No.  8.  ( Cir . 1515-1544.)  Warwick. 

33  John  PAQLMER  ?]  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  . . . Baldewyn,  [citizen]  and  haberdasher  of  London,  on  an  account  including 

price  of  1 tenne  celers  of  paynted  bokeram.’  Certiorari.  Mutilated.  (1529-1533.)  London. 

34  Philip  PEN  v.  [Michael  ORME  and  Thomas  SKRYMSHER.] 

Water-mill  fishery  and  land  in  Forton  of  the  demise  of  Dame  Anne  Seyntleger.  Index.  Commission. 
(1529-1538.)  Stafford. 

35  Hugh  PRUST  v.  Jeffrey  BURDON  of  Bideford,  tanner. 

Reversion  of  a tenement  in  Great  Torrington  sold  as  part  of  a contract  for  freight  of  complainant’s 
ships  Mary  Bollen  and  Cateryn.  (After  1530.)  Devon. 

36  John  PERLE  v.  John,  prior  of  SHEEN. 

Farm  of  Dewsall,  formerly  of  Hyggyn  ap  Hyggyn.  Mutilated.  (Before  1534.)  Hereford. 

37  Thomas  PEERSON  and  Michael  EDLIN,  of  East  Woodhay,  co.  Hants,  clerk,  v.  John  RYALL. 

Vicarage  of  Meere.  Damaged.  (1553-4.)  [Somerset  or  Wilts.] 

38  John  PEARLE  v.  John  HYGGYNS. 

Land  in  Dewsall.  (1554-8.)  Hereford. 


39-41  Nicholas  POLGLAS  [and  others?]  v.  James  and  John  TRELYVER  and  John  SAMPSON. 
Messuages  and  lands  in  Mawgan-in-Pyder,  formerly  of  John  Bercla.  Mutilated.  (1554-8.) 

Cornwall. 

42-43  Jane  daughter  of  Edmund  PURPETT  v.  John  JERMY,  knight. 

Manor  of  Waldringfield  and  lands  there  and  in  Henley  (Helmelee)  and  Newbarn.  (1554-8.) 

Suffolk. 


44  Robert  PECOCKE,  alderman  of  York,  v.  William  KYDD  and  Thomas  SOWDEN  (Sowthen), 
successively  mayors  of  Boston. 

Refusal  to  award  execution  for  debt  against  William  Johnson.  (1557-8.)  Lincoln. 

45  John  QUYLTER  v.  Walter  GLOVER. 

Price  of  kerseys.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  

46  Richard  QUYNTRELL  and  Alice  his  wife,  v.  Robert  BEARE. 

Detention  of  deeds.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  [Devon  or  Cornwall?] 

47  -48  Edmund  QUARR  of  Croscombe  (Corscombe),  clothier,  v.  Thomas,  son  of  Edward  POMEREY, 

knight,  deceased. 

Reversion  of  a messuage,  lands  and  fulling-mills  in  defendant’s  manor  of  Croscombe.  (1530-1547.) 

Somerset. 


49-50  Humphrey  QUERNEBY  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  niece  and  heir  of  Thomas  Mellores,  v. 
Henry  FOSEBROKE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  houses  and  land  in  Nottingham.  [Cir.  1547.)  A nswer  and  replication 
wanting.  Notts. 


FILE  1512. 

1-2  John  ROBERD  and  John  MERCER  v.  Thomas  BAKER. 

Price  of  land  in  Hawkhurst  late  of  Eleanor  Bernys,  whose  executors  complainants  are.  Kent. 

3 William  ROGG[ER]  v.  John  QUYNARTON. 

Action  in  the  court  of  Canterbury,  ‘ wher  the  said  John  Quynarton  hathe  and  maye  have  every 
panned  served  after  his  own  entent,’  for  goods  of  Thomas  Mayhew,  stepson  of  defendant.  Kent. 

4 Bryan  ROUCLYFF,  baron  of  the  Exchequer,  v.  [John  SLYNGESBY], 

Armed  riot  and  attempted  assault  at  Colthorp.  Commission  for  arrest.  Mutilated.  (1458-1494.) 

[York  ?] 

5 John  RATCLYFF  v.  Thomas  NORTHEN  and  Agnes  SEYNTNYCHOLAS. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Sittingbourne.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Kent. 

6 William  REVE  and  Rose  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Byschopp,  gentleman,  and  daughter 
of  Thomas  Armiger,  v.  Agnes  WEST,  mother  of  the  said  Byschopp. 

Manor  of  Thistledown  Hall  in  Burgh  (Burffe),  settled  on  the  said  Rose  at  her  first  marriage  subject 
to  a rent  payable  to  defendant.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Suffolk. 

7 John  RICHARDSON  of  Coningsby  and  Christian  his  wife  v.  Thomas  ELLYS. 

Deeds  and  goods  late  of  George  Redysdale,  deceased,  former  husband  of  the  said  Christian. 
(Henry  VII  or  later.)  Lincoln. 


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8 George  ROBYNSON  of  London,  barber,  v.  Ralph  RELAND,  bailiff,  of  Deptford,  Thomas 
STANYS  of  London,  broker,  and  Richard  BAILI,  a gentleman  of  the  Earl  of  Lincoln. 

Bond  for  price  of  goods  to  be  bought  by  the  said  Baili.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  London. 

9 John  ROWE  v.  Richard  DAVY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Abbotsham.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Devon. 

10  John  RUSSELL  v.  John  RYDWARE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Stafford.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Stafford. 

ix  Michael  RUTHFOOS  v.  Robert  POULE,  clerk. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Crukmour  (i.e.  Crugmeer  in  Padstow?)  and 
Trevethyn  (i.e.  Trewithen  in  St.  Merryn?)  bought  of  John  Sperman.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Cornwall. 

12-14  Thomas  REVE  v.  Robert  WYGMORE. 

Destruction  of  commissions  in  a suit  in  this  court  for  lands  in  Tevetteshale.  Mutilated.  (After 
1501.)  ' [Norfolk.] 

15  John  RAVENESBY,  grandson  and  heir  of  John  Malmyn,  v.  Thomas  STOKESLEY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage,  barn  and  land  in  North  Mimms.  See  File  350,  No.  13. 
(' Cir . 1504-1515.)  Herts. 

16  John  [Lawrence],  abbot  of  RAMSEY,  v.  . . . and  John  WYNDE. 

Land  [in  Ramsey?]  acquired  by  John  Huntyngdon,  late  abbot.  Mutilated.  (1507-1538.) 

Huntingdon. 

1 7 Robert  RAVENYNG  v.  William  POTKYN,  gentleman,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Messuage  called  the  Bell  on  the  Hoop  in  Bread  Street  and  others  in  St.  Mary  Aldermary  of  the 
grant  of  Richard  Chawre,  alderman  of  London,  grandfather  of  complainant.  (Henry  VIII.) 

London. 

18  Margaret  RAWLYNS  v.  [the  sheriffs  of  LONDON]. 

Action  of  debt  by  Joan,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Rawlyns,  citizen  and  merchant  tailor  of 
London,  against  whom  a verdict  has  already  been  given.  Certiorari.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.) 

London. 

19-21  Robert  RICHARDSON,  clerk,  v.  William  TALBOTT,  [clerk?]. 

Lease  of  the  parsonage  of  Hargrave.  Damaged.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Northampton. 
22-23  Jane,  Denise,  Alice  and  Constance,  granddaughters  and  heirs  of  Walter  ROBERTH,  esquire, 
v.  Thomas  ROBERTH,  gentleman. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Goudhurst.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Kent. 

24  Arnold  ROGERS,  Katherine  his  wife  and  Alice  WESBYE  v.  John  PYTTOWSE. 

Tenement  in  Norwich  late  of  John  Polle,  deceased,  father  of  the  female  complainants.  (Henry  VIII 
or  Edward  VI.)  Norfolk. 

25  John  RONNELL  v.  Robert,  son  and  heir  of  John  MORTYMER. 


Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  at  East  Gooseham  in  Moorwinstow. 
or  Edward  VI.) 


(Henry  VIII 
Cornwall. 


26  ...  ter  ROSE  v.  Harry  TURNOUR. 

Tenement  in  Kedington  and  Barnardiston  late  of  William  Barnardeston,  esquire,  whose  executor 
complainant  is.  Faded.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Suffolk. 

27-29  Jeffrey,  son  and  heir  of  John  RYCKARDES,  by  William  Hedgeman  his  guardian,  v.  Richard 
JENYNS  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Tenement  in  Horndon,  formerly  of  John  Ricardes,  father  of  the  said  John  and  Agnes.  (Henry  VIII 
or  Edward  VI.)  Essex. 

30  William  RYDER,  executor  of  John  Lytyll,  v.  Alice  HINT,  executrix  of  John  Brown. 

Price  of  wool.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  

31  John  RYPTON  of  Coventry,  ‘ ferrer,’  v.  John  TALLANES,  mayor  of  Coventry,  and  Nicholas 
RIPTON,  son  of  complainant. 

Land  in  Coventry  of  the  demise  of  a former  mayor.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Warwick. 

32  John  RASTELL  D.the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON  and  Richard  STAVERTON  and  others. 

(Duplicate  of  File  883,  No.  8.)  (1530-1536.)  London. 

33  John  ROSER  of  Parham  v.  Thomas  BERTE  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Tenements  in  Wetherden,  Haughley  and  Bickton  (i.e.  Bacton?)  late  of  John  Roser,  deceased,  uncle 
of  complainant.  Mutilated.  See  File  880,  No.  63.  (Cir.  1533-8.)  [Suffolk.] 

34-36  John  ROGERSON  and  others  v.  Thomas  SMYTHE  and  John  DUSTGATE  (Busgate). 
(Continuation  of  File  880,  No.  57.)  (1534-1538.)  Suffolk. 

37_38  James  ROGER  of  Chippenham,  co.  Cambridge,  husbandman,  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Reynold 
FYSTON  and  Margaret  his  wife. 

Share  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Kentford  ( ?)  late  of  John  Hadnam,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Joan 
and  Margaret.  See  File  1153,  No.  45.  (After  1536.)  [Suffolk?] 

39-41  William  ROWDON  of  Hanging  Langford  v.  William  HUNTON  of  East  Knoyle  and  Richard 
WHALE. 

Price  of  cattle.  (1536-1547.)  Wilts. 

42  -44  John  REYNER  of  Derby  and  Margaret  REYNER,  executors  of  Hugh  Reyner  of  Derby,  v. 
Godfrey  (Geoffrey)  WILDE,  John  FORMAN  and  others. 

Loan  to  John  Cha(u)lner  of  Crick,  deceased,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  (1538-1553.)  Derby. 

45-46  Edmund  ROKYS  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  John  KNYGHT. 

Wages  of  the  said  Margaret  before  her  marriage.  (After  1539.)  . 


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47-48  William  RAYNES  v.  John  HASDEN,  Joan  his  wife,  William  ORGAR,  and  Margaret  his  wife. 
Messuage  and  gardens  in  Capel  demised  by  complainant  to  the  said  Margaret  with  reservation  of  a 
chamber.  (1544-7.)  Kent. 

41 1 52  John  ROGER  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  Harry  ROCKADYN  and  Agnes  GAY. 

(Continuation  of  File  1154,  Nos.  29-30,  with  an  answer  by  Agnes  Base  in  a suit  on  the  same  subject.) 
(I545-)  Gloucester. 

55  Anne  REEDE  and  William  BACHELLER  her.tenant  v.  Henry  BEDDYNGFYLDE,  knight. 

Action  for  lands  in  East  Keale  already  in  suit  in  this  court.  (1549-1553.)  Lincoln. 

54  55  Robert  RABBETT  v.  Alice  RABBETT  and  others. 

(Continuation  of  File  1379,  No.  1.)  (1554-5.)  Kent. 

5<)  Katharine,  late  the  wife  of  John  RADDON,  and  Nicholas  their  son  v.  James  CRUSE  and 
John  ROCHE. 

Marsh  in  Norton  of  the  grant  of  John  Barnehouse,  esquire,  and  Margaret  his  wife.  Damaged.. 
(1554-8.)  . ? 

57  Thomas  ROCHESTER  and  John  BUT  v.  John  HARRISON  and  William  . . . 

hands  in  Billingford,  Bawdeswell  and  elsewhere.  Faded.  (1554-8.)  Norfolk. 

58  Anthony  ROLELESLEY  v.  William  ROE  and  Jane  his  wife. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Breadsall  of  the  demise  of  John  Dethicke.  Damaged.  (1554-8.)  Derby. 

59  Anthony  ROSLEY  v.  Richard  DETHICK,  parson  of  Breadsall. 

Contract  for  sale  of  tithe  hay.  (1554-8.)  Derby. 


FILE  1513. 

1 John  SAKKER  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  John  PYNGYLL  of  Exning. 

Detention  of  deeds  and  profits  of  messuages  and  land  in  Willingham,  late  of  John  Rannow  of 
Exning,  father  of  the  said  Margaret,  whose  executor  defendant  is.  Cambridge. 

2 ...  son  and  heir  of  Christopher  SALAGE  and  of  Anne  his  wife  v.  Richard  SALAGE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Etchells  (in  Northenden  and  Stockport)  and  other 
lands.  Damaged.  Chester,  Wales. 

3 Robert  SELOT  v.  John  TYTYSHALE  of  Heveningham. 

Bond  given  on  defendant’s  behalf  for  price  of  a hired  horse  which  died,  and  vexatious  suit. 

Norfolk. 

4 William  SHEPARD  of  London,  vintner,  v.  [.  . .],  alderman  of  LONDON. 

Imprisonment  under  an  alderman’s  command  purchased  by  Richard  Ryman,  who  has  since  re- 
leased all  suits.  Corpus  cum  causa.  London. 

5 b John  son  and  heir  of  Raulyn  SHORE  v.  John  CHATERLEY  of  Derby,  cordwainer. 

Sale  of  land  in  All  Hallows,  Derby,  and  release  of  price  extorted  by  threats  and  by  forgery  of  a letter 
from  complainant’s  mother.  Derby. 

7 Joan  SHORNE  v.  Edward  YONG  of  London,  haberdasher. 

Murder  of  John,  husband  of  complainant,  attempt  to  throw  the  blame  on  Robert  Colman,  assault 
in  Cheap,  and  divers  suits.  London. 

8-9  John  SKELTON  v.  Roger  LANE  and  William  GRAY. 

Goods  of  John  Skelton,  father  of  complainant,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  Schedule  annexed. 

10  Rowland  SMYTH  v.  John  KNYSMYTH. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Kelham.  Notts. 

11  John  SOUTH  r.  Robert  CURTEYS,  kinsman  and  heir  of  John  Curteys  of  Cornwall,  esquire. 
Debt  to  Thomas  Spark,  citizen  and  grocer  of  London,  whose  widow  took  complainant  to  husband. 

Cornwall,  London. 

12  John  STOKKERE  of  London,  merchant,  v.  Baty,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  MOREFF. 

Loan  to  the  purser  of  the  ship  Marie  of  ' Donewych  in  Pruys  ’ ( i.e . Danzig?),  whereof  the  said 
Robert  was  part  owner.  London. 

13-14  Richard  STRODE,  esquire,  v.  [Richard  MAYHOWE  of  Tavistock,  merchant]. 

Sale  of  land  in  St.  Budeaux,  with  the  ‘ prehemynence  ’ of  the  sale  of  other  lands.  Mutilated. 

Devon. 

15  Edward  S YGAR  v.  Thomas  LYGHE. 

Shops  and  solars  in  Old  F'ish  Street  in  the  parish  of  St.  Nicholas  Cold  Abbey  of  the  entail  of  John 
Sygar,  grandfather  of  complainant.  London. 

it)  William  Wiltlete,  dean  of  the  college  of  STOKE  by  Clare,  v.  John  HOROLD. 

Attempt  to  destroy  the  chancel  of  the  parish  church  of  Clare  because  complainant  postponed  its 
renewal  to  other  works  in  the  college.  (1461-9.)  Suffolk. 

17  John  STERNE  of  Bridport,  co.  Dorset,  merchant,  v.  Richard  REE,  keeper  of  Exeter  gaol. 

Failure  to  produce  John  F'ryston  of  Cambridge,  clerk,  and  Walter  Whyte  of  London,  tailor, 
arrested  for  sale  of  a chain  of  gilt  copper  as  gold.  [After  1462.]  Devon. 

18  Thomas  SKOWE  v.  Robert  POWER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  in  Pudding  Lane,  St.  Sepulchre’s.  (After  1472.)  London. 
19-20  Margaret  SANDYS  v.  William  SANDYS,  knight. 

Marriage  settlement  with  John,  son  of  defendant,  who  died  leaving  complainant  pregnant  of  a 

child  since  born.  (After  1478.)  

21  James  SMYTH  of  London,  draper,  and  Lettice  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Neve  of 

London,  mercer,  v.  the  mayor  of  LONDON. 

Arrest  at  the  suit  of  Richard  Muston  of  London,  draper,  for  expenses  incurred  on  behalf  of  the 
said  Neve.  (Richard  III  or  later.)  London. 


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22-23  Isabel  and  Elizabeth,  daughters  of  John  SCACEBY,  deceased,  v.  Elizabeth  SCACEBY,  late 
his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Doncastre.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  York. 
24  Hugh,  son  and  heir  of  James  SCOLFELD,  v.  Ewan,  son  and  heir  of  James  RADCLIFF. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Butterworth  and  Hundersfield  (both  in  Rochdale). 
(Henry  VII  or  later.)  Lancaster. 

25-28  Edward  SERE,  executor  of  John  Turpyn  of  Barley  End,  v.  William  TATTENELL, 
feoffee  to  uses. 

Lands  in  Pightlesthorn  and  Albury.  (Annexed  is  an  interpleader  by  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  the 
said  John.)  (Henry  VII.)  Hants. 

29  Richard  SEYNTYLL  v.  John  ATWILL  of  Exeter,  late  his  guardian. 

Continued  occupation  of  lands  in  Morton  ( i.e . Moretonhampstead),  Chagwourth  ( i.e . Chagford), 
South  Tawton  and  Withycombe,  and  action  on  a bond  for  complainant’s  marriage.  (Henry  VII 
or  later.)  Devon. 

30  Richard,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  SHENTON  of  Whittington,  labourer,  v.  John  BEELE  of 
Williford  (in  Whittington). 

Pasture  ( not  specified)  pledged  by  Nicholas  Stanton,  father  of  the  said  Robert,  to  Richard  Beele, 
grandfather  of  defendant.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Stafford. 

31  John  SMYTH  of  Bristol,  merchant,  v.  the  mayor  and  bailiffs  of  BRIDGWATER. 

Action  by  Richard  Andrewes  for  price  of  Toulouse  woad  (‘  Tulles  wood  ’)  delivered  by  his  wife  in 
payment  of  a debt.  Certiorari.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Somerset. 

32  John  SMYTH  and  Robert  HORNECLYF  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  William  Dawncie  of  London,  mercer,  for  a debt  already  satisfied.  Certiorari. 
(Henry  VII  or  later.)  London. 

33  Nicholas  SMYTH  and  Mildred  his  wife  v.  Richard  ACHAMBER  ond  others,  feoffees  to 
uses. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Harrietsham,  late  of  William  Goolde,  former  husband  of  the  said  Elizabeth. 
(Henry  VII  or  later.)  Kent. 

34-37  Richard  SMYTH  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Edward  LULHAM  and  Thomas  PELHAM. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Hoathly  and  Waldron.  (Henry  VII  or 
later.)  Sussex. 

38  William,  son  and  heir  of  John  SNELLYNG,  v.  Robert  SNELLYNG,  his  uncle,  and  Simon 
STERTE  of  Rattery. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Plympton.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Devon. 

39  Anne  SOMERFORD  v.  Walter  LEVESON  and  John  BAKER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Somerford.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Stafford. 

40  Walter  SQWYER  and  Anges  his  wife  v.  Roger  PICAYS  of  Colchester  and  John  PAGE  or 
Ardleigh,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Tenement  called  the  Vynehous  in  Colchester,  late  of  Agnes  Kyng,  deceased,  mother  of  the  said 
Agnes.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Essex. 

41-42  William  STANE  of  Shelley,  yeoman,  grandson  and  heir  of  William  Stane  of  Willingale,  v. 
Robert,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  STANE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Beauchamp  Roding.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Essex. 

43-44  William  STURTON,  husbandman,  v.  Thomas  BOWER. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Melton  in  Walton.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  York. 

45  John  SUGGE  v.  William  NODGE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Somerleton,  late  of  John  Nodge,  deceased. 
Mutilated.  [Henry  VII  or  later.]  [Norfolk.] 

46  Thomas  SYBNAM  of  St.  Ives  (Seynt  Eve),  co.  Huntingdon,  v.  James  LAURENCE  of 
Wybuston,  [co.  Bedford],  gentleman. 

Bond  for  defendant’s  debt  to  John  Hert,  brewer  of  London.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  

47  John  STEVYNS,  husbandman,  v.  Robert,  prior  of  St.  James’s,  BRISTOL. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a close  of  pasture  in  Bitton.  (1486-1539.)  Gloucester. 

48-49  William  STYRTEVAUNT  v.  William  ELMET. 

Refusal  to  complete  a lease  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Kelham  (Kyllome).  See  File  164,  No.  16. 
(1486-1515.)  Notts. 

50  Edmund  SYMKYS  v.  the  bailiffs  of  BRIDGNORTH. 

Action  in  the  bailiffs’  court  by  Hugh  Preone,  serjeant-at-mace,  for  impounding  a horse  which  died. 
Certiorari.  (1496  or  1520.)  Salop. 

51  Robert  STOKES,  late  of  Kegworth,  gentleman,  v.  Hugh  SHIRLEY,  esquire. 

Bond  to  indemnify  Maude,  late  the  wife  of  defendant.  Endorsed  Fiat  ut  petitur.  Damaged. 
(After  1497.)  Leicester. 

52-55  John  SHARPE  v.  William  HALLE,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Portion  of  a tenemnt  in  Reigate  called  the  Checker,  late  of  John  Barett,  deceased,  uncle  of  com- 
plainant. (1503.)  Surrey. 

56  Nicholas,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  SYBYLL,  esquire,  v.  John  ROPER,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Chymbehams  and  lands  in  Famingham,  Mappiscombe, 
Eynsford,  Kingsdown,  Rochester,  and  Gravesend,  and  the  park  of  Grain.  (After  1503.)  Kent. 

57  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  STOTE,  v.  Stephen  BENET. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  St.  Neot’s.  (Cir.  1504-1515.)  Cornwall. 


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58  Thomas  SALWEY  of  Stanford  v.  Edmund  BUTLER. 

Verbal  security  given  for  a debt  of  Humphry  Castyll,  already  paid.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Worcester. 

5()  Margaret,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  William  SAMSON  and  of  Ellen  his  wife,  v.  Richard 
SAM(P)S0N. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Biddenden  promised  by  the  said  William  in  exchange  for  another  in  Clapham. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Bedford. 

ho  William  SEYMOUR  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Robert  and  William  SMYTH. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Thorpe  and  Calverley  of  the  entail  of  Richard  Smyth  of  Brouton,  deceased. 
(Henry  VIII  nr  Edward  VI.)  Lincoln. 

fu  64  Laurence  SIMON  v.  Richard  HORDON,  John  CALLARD,  and  John  SIMON. 

Messuage  and  land  at  North  Winsham  in  the  manor  of  Braunton  Dean,  late  of  William  Simon, 
deceased,  father  of  the  said  Laurence  and  John.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Devon. 

65  Thomas  SKYPPWYTH  of  Utterby,  esquire,  v.  William  SKYPPWYTH,  esquire. 

Goods  of  Joan  Bylysby,  deceased,  in  the  hands  of  John  Aquarra,  clerk,  deceased,  her  co-executor 
with  complainant,  defendant  claiming  the  said  Aquarra  as  his  bondman.  (Henry  VIII  or 
Edward  VI.)  Lincoln 

of) -67  Roger  and  Edward,  brothers  of  John  SLEGGE,  deceased,  and  administrators  of  his  goods, 

L v.  Lewis  PYDDER  of  London,  tailor. 

Loan  and  clothing  left  with  defendant  for  repair.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  London. 

OS  John  SMYTHSON,  clerk,  v.  the  [bailiffs?]  of  YORK. 

False  charge  by  . . . Hall,  clerk,  of  refusing  to  pray  for  the  King.  Corpus  cum  causa. 

Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  York. 

09-70  Nicholas  SPENCER  v.  John  BATEN. 

Intimidation  of  a jury  in  an  action  of  waste  concerning  land  in  Bramshall  ( i.e . Bramshaw  or 
Bramshill?).  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Hants. 

71  Humphrey  STEPHYNS,  a grandson  and  heir  of  Richard  Wulladon  and  of  Elizabeth  his 

wife,  v.  Richard  UPCOTTE. 

Detention  and  destruction  of  deeds  relating  to  a moiety  of  a messuage,  land  and  rent  in  Tamerton. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Cornwall. 

7-2-73  John  SUTTON,  clerk,  v.  Margaret  LYMFORD,  Thomas  GUDFEYLOWE,  and  Joan  his 
wife. 

Messuages  and  lands  in  Rushton  Spencer  and  Cloudwall  (cf.  the  Cloud,  a hill  partly  in  Rushton) 
held  of  the  manor  of  Rushton  by  Richard  Sutton,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Stafford. 

74  John  SWEYN  v.  Robert  SAVAGE,  husbandman. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  land  in  Reymerston.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Norfolk. 

75-77  William  SYGGAR,  Agas  his  wife,  Robert  BRAYE  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  John  A BROKE 
of  Litlington. 

Manor  of  Awke  Hall  and  land  and  rent  in  Eastbourne  late  of  John  Soopar  and  Margaret  his  wife, 
deceased,  grandparents  of  the  female  complainants.  Faded.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Sussex. 

78  Alice  SYMONDES  v.  Richard  HALLESWYLL  of  Dartmouth,  merchant. 

Wine  called  bastard  late  of  Robert  Symondes  of  Barnstaple,  merchant,  deceased,  husband  of 
complainant.  See  File  442,  No.  2.  {Cir.  1515-1518).  Devon. 

79-80  Alson  SYMONS,  widow,  v.  John  ADAM. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Fremington.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Devon. 

81  Richard  SACHEVERELL,  knight,  v.  William  SEYGRAVE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Frisby,  Grimston  and  Wartnaby.  (After 
1513?)  Leicester. 

82  Christopher  SLYNGESBY,  executor  of  Robert  Knaresburghe,  vicar  of  Floore,  v.  Richard 
MAYHOO  of  Tavistock,  co.  Devon,  Margaret  his  wife,  and  Henry  HAMLYN,  citizen  of 
Exeter. 

Money  due  from  Thomas  Atkynson,  citizen  and  barber-surgeon  of  London,  deceased,  for  sheep 
taken  from  the  said  vicar  for  King  Henry  VII.  (After  1515?)  Northampton,  Devon. 

83  Thomas  SAUNDERS  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses,  v.  Robert  ANNABLE. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Penn  formerly  bought  of  Cicely  Sexton  to  find  a priest  with  the  profits  to 
sing  in  the  church  of  Amersham.  (1523-1547.)  Buckingham. 

84  Thomas  SMYTH. 

Petition  to  examine  witnesses  concerning  the  manor  of  Bradwell  by  Coggeshall,  and  messuages, 
land  and  rent  in  Bradwell,  Pattiswick,  Stisted,  Rivenhall,  Cressing  (Kyrsyng)  and  Coggeshall 
whence  complainant  was  commanded  to  avoid  by  Henry  [Bourchier],  earl  of  Essex.  Pedigree  given. 
(After  1528.)  Essex. 

85  William  STERKY  and  Maud  his  wife,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  Richard  Reve  of  Coin- 

brook,  v.  Joan  REVE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Horton,  Wraysbury,  and  Langley. 
Mutilated.  See  File  678,  No.  30.  (Cir.  1529-1532.)  Buckingham. 

86-87  Edmund  SADLER  v.  Hugh,  prior  of  HUNTINGDON. 

Sale  of  peas.  Mutilated.  (1532-1538.) 


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88  Henry  SCROPE  v.  James  STRANGWYS  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses,  etc 

Manors  of  Scruton  and  Kylvyngton,  etc.,  of  the  bequest  of  John,  lord  Scrope.  Damaged.  (After 
1533.)  [York.] 

89  Elizabeth  SWYLLINGTON  v.  [Richard  NEELE,  esquire?]. 

Manor  of  Keythorp.  Mutilated.  See  File  891,  No.  61.  (After  1533.)  Leicester. 

90  John  SEYNTHILL,  gentleman,  v.  the  mayor  of  Exeter,  and  Humphrey  BARNEHOWSE. 

Action  for  time  payable  as  price  of  a gelding  and  camlet  which  proved  to  be  of  bad  quality. 
Certiorari  and  subpoena.  (1536-1547.)  Devon. 

91  The  prior  of  St.  Thomas’s  by  STAFFORD  v.  James  WYLSON  and  Margaret  his  wife, 
executrix,  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Robens. 

Burgages  and  other  lands  in  Stafford  and  goods  of  John  Ashebye,  deceased,  whose  executor  was  the 
said  Robens.  (Before  1539.)  Stafford. 

92-93  Richard  STANLEY  of  Uttoxeter  v.  John  JOHNSON  of  Bagot’s  Bromley  (in  Abbot’s 
Bromley). 

Messuage  and  land  in  Abbot’s  Bromley  pledged  to  defendant.  (1539-1547.)  Stafford. 

94  John  STANLOWE  of  Coningsby,  gentleman,  v.  Robert  STANLOWE,  his  elder  brother. 
Lands  in  Hagworthingham  of  the  grant  of  William  Stanlowe  of  Stakeford,  gentleman,  deceased, 
father  of  both  parties.  (After  1539.)  Lincoln. 

95-98  Richard  SPYTTLE  v.  Hugh  SPYTTLE. 

Share  of  the  manor  of  Lutley  and  land  demised  by  Giles  Strangways,  knight,  to  Humphrey 
Spyttyll,  deceased,  father  of  both  parties.  (1540-1553.)  [Worcester  or  Stafford.] 

99  William  STONE  of  Cirencester,  tanner,  v.  Walter  ROSE  of  Burford,  shoemaker. 

Debt  for  hides,  the  bond  for  which  has  been  burnt.  D.VI,  71.  (1543  P-I55I.) 

Gloucester,  Oxford. 

100  Alice  SAUNDERS  v.  Bertin  HASELRYGE,  esquire,  her  kinsman. 

(Copy  of  File  1157,  No.  1.)  (1544-1547.)  Leicester. 

101  William  SEWSTER  v.  Elizabeth,  late  the  wife  of  John  SEWSTER,  gentleman,  and  John 
BYLL,  gentleman. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Ashwell  acquired  of  Agnes  Gascoyne.  (Edward  VI.)  Herts. 

102-103  John  STROBRYGGE  v.  John  DRAKE  of  Musbury,  esquire. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  called  Hobertayn  and  other  lands  ( described .)  (Edward  VI.) 

Devon. 

104-105  William  SYNG  and  others  v.  John  and  William  GELYS. 

(Continuation  of  File  1269,  No.  61.)  (1547-1551.)  Devon. 

106  Ralph  SHERMAN,  yeoman  of  the  Ewry,  v.  James  CANE. 

Messuage  and  land  at  Tyseley  in  Tarporley,  late  belonging  to  ‘ Sturreis  ’ Chantry  in  St.  Mary’s, 
Shrewsbury.  See  File  1265,  No.  29.  (1549-1553.)  Chester. 

107-108  Ralph  SHERMAN  v.  Maud  HOUGHSLEY. 

Do.  (Tiresford).  Bill  wanting.  (After  1535.)  Chester. 

109-110  William  STANLEY,  knight,  v.  Richard  BARTIE  (Bartue),  esquire,  and  Katherine,  duchess 
of  SUFFOLK,  his  wife. 

Plate,  jewels,  household  stuff  and  horses,  late  of  Charles  [Brandon],  duke  of  [Suffolk],  deceased, 

grandfather  of  complainant  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Katherine.  (1550-1553.)  

in-112  John  SHERWELL  v.  Dorothy  NO(W)ELL. 

(Continuation  of  File  1315,  No.  25.)  (1551-3.)  Stafford. 


113-115  Robert  SALYSBURYE,  parson  of  Trotterscliffe,  v.  Thomas  COWPER. 

Award  of  a commission  in  a former  suit  for  tithes.  (1553-5.)  Kent. 

116-119  John,  son  of  Stephen  SAMPSON  and  of  Joan  his  wife,  and  Benett  and  Ellen,  children  of 
John  DELISTER  and  of  Marian  his  wife,  v.  Nicholas  TOLKYN  (Tokkyn)  and  Juliana  his 
wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  William  Brice. 

Messuages  and  appurtenances  in  Rye,  late  of  John  Eston,  deceased,  brother  of  the  said  Joan  and 
Marian.  (Continuation  of  File  1315,  Nos.  2-3.)  (1553-4.)  Sussex. 

120-122  Edward  SLEGGE  of  Comberton  v.  John  HENNEGGE  and  others. 

Price  of  com,  the  bond  for  which  is  lost.  (1553-4.)  Cambridge. 

123-126  Robert  SMYTHE  of  Stepney,  co.  Essex  (sic.),  v.  John  RYVER  and  Margaret  his  wife. 
Messuages  and  lands  in  Chattisham,  Hintlesham,  and  Washbrook,  late  of  John  Bennet,  deceased, 
grandfather  of  the  said  Robert  and  Margaret.  (1553-4.)  Suffolk! 

127  John,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  SPENSER  of  Winchester,  clothier,  v.  John  GODFREY  of 
the  same,  mercer. 

Price  of  a tenement  in  the  Pentice  at  Winchester  sold  by  John  Pedle  of  Hungerford,  stepfather  of 
complainant.  (1553-4)  Hants. 

128-131  John  SWAYNE  of  Blandford  Forum,  merchant,  v.  Anne  and  John  CHETTELL. 

Lands  in  Blandford  St.  Mary  and  Blandford  Forum  awarded  to  John  Jobourne,  late  prior  of 
Sheen,  in  a suit  in  this  court  against  Henry  Chettell.  Mutilated.  (1553-8.)  Dorset. 

I32-I33  John  STORIE,  LL.D.,  master  in  Chancery,  v.  John  HAWLES  (Hollis)  of  Wimborne,  co. 
Dorset,  Richard  HYGGINS,  and  . . . his  wife. 

Farm  of  West  Harnham  and  land  there  of  the  demise  of  John  Bigges,  late  master  of  the  college  of 
St.  Nicholas  by  the  Valley  in  Salisbury,  and  the  scholars  thereof.  Mutilated.  (1554-8.)  Wilts. 

134  John  STORYE,  LL.D.,  and  Thomas  LEVYEN,  clerk,  v.  John  COXE  (Cockes)  of  London, 
salter. 

Debt  to  Richard  Bowreman,  clerk,  deceased,  of  whose  goods  complainants  are  administrators. 
Mutilated.  (1554-8-)  London! 

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135  Alexander  SYMPSON  of  Skarthe  [i.e.  Scartho?),  smith,  v.  Richard,  William  and  Thomas 
COURTES,  executors  of  Simon  Marchant,  late  vicar  of  Skarthe. 

Legacy  in  recompense  for  false  charges  in  the  Duchy  court  of  Lancaster  and  elsewhere.  (1554-8. ) 

Lincoln. 

136-138  Peter  STRETCHE  of  Exeter,  goldsmith,  and  William  his  son,  v.  John  GREYNFYLDE  of 
the  same,  esquire. 

Farm  of  Cowley  in  Brampford  Speke  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  [Grey],  late  marquis  of  Dorset. 
(r555“d.)  Devon. 


FILE  1514. 


1 Thomas  TATE,  Alice  his  wife,  John  POERS  and  Margery  his  wife  v.  William  BELGRAVE, 
Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Ryvell,  feoffee  to  uses,  and  others. 

Messuages  in  Derby,  late  of  William  Fasemon,  deceased,  father  of  the  female  complainants.  See  File 
g,  No.  hi.  [Cir.  1431-1443.)  Derby. 

2 John  TAYLOUR  of  London,  girdler,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  William  Martyn  of  London,  girdler,  and  John  Vanderbeson  for  price  of  goods  compounded 
for.  Certiorari.  Mutilated.  London 

3 Robert  TENAUNT  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  John  PEKERYNG,  gentleman,  and  William 
FITZWILLIAM  of  Lincoln,  esquire,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Legacy  of  Thomas  Pekeryng  of  London,  esquire,  father  of  the  said  Margaret.  York,  Lincoln. 

4 John  TETYSHALE  v.  Alice  DAUTRE. 

Lands  in  Herringfleet  late  of  John  Tetyshale,  deceased,  cousin  of  complainant  and  son  of  defendant. 

Suffolk. 

5 Ralph,  son  of  Henry  THORP,  v.  William  ROUS. 

Annuity  promised  out  of  the  manor  of  Chaldefeld  to  Margaret,  the  repudiated  wife  of  defendant  and 
sister  of  complainant.  [Wilts.] 

b William  TYLER  and  Margery  his  wife,  dwelling  in  the  borough  of  Southwark  v the  sheriffs 

of  LONDON. 

Action  of  trespass  by  Thomas  Rowte,  an  officer  in  London,  to  prevent  them  from  proceeding  on  an 
indictment  for  causing  the  death  of  their  child.  Corpus  cum  causa.  London. 

7 John  TAILLOUR  alias  Clerke  and  Sibell  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas 
Cutler,  v.  John  WOOD  and  Cristyne  (Christean)  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of 
Thomas  Bowne. 

Money  entrusted  to  the  said  Bowne  to  find  a priest  to  sing  for  the  soul  of  Joan  Cutler,  whose  executor 
was  the  said  Thomas  Cutler.  (Henry  VII  or  VIII.)  

8 Philip  TAILLOUR  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  John  Hamond  for  price  of  sheep,  which  he  claims  before  delivery.  Certiorari.  Henry 
VII  or  later.)  London. 

g Richard  TERRE  of  Steeple  Claydon  v.  Richard  TERRE  of  Westbury. 

Cottage  and  land  in  Westbury  late  of  Thomas  Terre,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  Mutilated. 
(Henry  VII  or  later.)  Buckingham. 

10  Thomas  TREVETIIAN  v.  Stephen  POLWHYLL. 

Messuages,  lands  and  rent  in  Padstow,  Bodmin,  St.  Kew  and  Withiel,  formerly  of  Walter  Trevethan. 
Commission.  Cancelled.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Cornwall. 


11  . . . er  TREYANE  v.  Otone  TREYANE  and  others,  executors  of  George  Treyane. 

Detention  of  deeds.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  p 

12-14  Martin  TROTT,  yeoman,  v.  Richard  and  Robert  CRAGGE. 

Wrongful  occupation  of  a messuage  in  Tiverton  of  the  demise  of  Humphrey  Predyox,  esquire,  and 
of  furniture  [schedule  given).  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Devon. 

15  John  TURNOUR  of  Sandwich  v.  John  WYNGATE. 

Beans  entrusted  to  complainant  by  Thomas  Butler  and  falsely  claimed  by  defendant  as  his  purchase. 
(Henry  VII  or  later.)  Kent. 

16  Nicholas  TYRRY  v.  Richard  . . . and  Thomas  EVERARD  of  Glemsford,  cloth-makers. 

Price  of  8,115  hoops.  Faded.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Suffolk. 

17  Henry  TUDENHAM  and  John  FYNCHAM  v.  John  FYST  of  Bury. 

Bond  given  on  behalf  of  Richard,  son  of  defendant,  admitted  to  the  fellowship  of  the  Middle  Temple 
at  the  request  of  William  [Cadington],  abbot  of  Bury.  (After  1497.)  Suffolk. 

18-20  Harry  THORNEY  and  others,  kinsmen  and  heirs  of  William  Wynde,  v.  Richard  BERETH. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Gamlingay.  Bill  mutilated.  See  File  246,  No.  12. 
(1500-1501.)  [Cambridge.] 

21  Christopher  TRAVERS,  administrator  of  the  goods  of  Robert  Norton,  knight,  deceased,  v. 

William  JONES. 

Messuage  and  land  called  Pynbery.  (1501-1515.)  Gloucester. 


22-24  William,  prior  of  THOBY,  and  John  REDE,  canon  thereof,  v.  William  WHYTE  of  London, 
barber. 

Plate  pledged  for  a debt  of  Agnes,  sister  of  the  said  John,  since  repaid.  (The  prior’s  name  is  omitted 
from  the  answer.)  (1504-9.)  Essex. 


John  TIGO  v.  Richard  CRYBBE. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  and  land  in  King’s  Lynn  (Lenn  Bysshopp.)  [Cir.  1504- 
1515?)  Norfolk. 


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26  Robert  TALINGE  v.  Henry  STANNARD. 

Crown  debt  of  Thomas  Sanderson,  knight,  deceased,  of  whose  goods  defendant  is  administrator. 
Faded,.  (Henry  VIII.)  

27  William  TOMPSON,  baker,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  of  debt  by  John  Grene  of  Navestock  Hall,  yeoman,  and  Ralph  Dyer,  husbandman.  Corpus 
cum  causa.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  London,  Essex. 

28  Robert  TRENER  v.  John  . . . 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  tenements  in  Trereif,  Bethkylae  (both  in  Madron),  Tremethek  and 
Tregofora.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Cornwall. 

29  Richard  TUTTESHAM  of  Milton  by  Gravesend  and  Thomas  AUSTEN  of  Milton  by  Sitting- 
bourne,  clerks,  v.  Katharine  CHICHE. 

Action  on  a bond  but  slightly  infringed  by  Thomas  Tutteshame,  gentleman,  whose  executors 
complainants  are.  Paper  copy.  (Henry  VIII.)  Kent. 

30  John  T . . . v.  John  COURTYS,  [feoffee  to  uses]. 

Tenements  in  Lostwithiell  and  elsewhere.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  [Cornwall.] 


John  TWYTT  of  London,  ironmonger,  v.  Roger  BASING,  late  of  London,  merchant-tailor. 
Money  lent  to  defendant  ' without  any  gaynes  thereof  only  of  love,’  and  partly  repaid  in  woad  and 
malmsey.  Endorsed  Whitehall.  ( Cir . 1518-1529?)  London. 

Thomas  son  of  Elizabeth  TATNELL  v.  William  GRANGE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a tenement  acquired  of  defendant  in  Aston  Clinton.  Faded.  (1533.) 

Buckingham 


33  George  TERRILL  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  Ralph  Archlo  of  Buckingham, 

Thomas  PACKINGTON,  knight. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Croudwell.  [Cir.  1553.)*  Buckingham. 

34-36  Robert  TOPP  of  Manston,  husbandman,  v.  John  BRIGHT  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  executrix 
and  late  the  wife  of  Richard  Horder  of  Shaftesbury,  mercer. 

Loan.  See  File  1271,  No.  45.  (1554-8.)  Dorset. 

37-38  Edmund  TRAFFORD  of  Trafford,  co.  Lancaster,  esquire,  v.  Alice  BYBBY,  James  MASEY 
(Massie)  and  others,  tenants  of  lands  in  Sale  and  Godley. 

Rents  of  the  said  lands  pledged  for  a debt  by  Hamlet  Massye,  esquire,  deceased.  (1554-8.) 

Chester. 

39  The  same  v.  Ralph  CHADWYCKE  and  others. 

Lands  in  Godley,  Newton,  Matley,  Walton  and  Sale  of  the  grant  of  the  same  Hamlet.  (1554-8.) 

Chester. 


40-42  Richard  TRAFFORD  v.  Robert  HOLLYNGWORTHE  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

(Continuation  of  File  1386,  No.  49.)  (1554-5.)  Leicester. 

43  Philip  TOWNSEND  v.  Jerome  BLYTH. 

(Copy  of  File  1478,  No.  38.)  (1556-8.)  Derby. 


FILE  1515. 

1-2  Paul  TAVERNER  v.  Francis  STRADLYNG  and  Maude,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  JUBBES. 
Garden,  lodge  and  dovecote  in  Back  Lane  by  Lawford  Gate,  Bristol,  demised  to  the  said  Thomas 
at  will  as  a fee  by  William  Taverner,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Gloucester. 

3-4  Joan  TOKER,  executrix  of  Henry  Franke,  ‘ cytyzen  and  of  London  grocer,’  v.  Margaret,  late 
the  wife  of  William  USSHER  of  London,  haberdasher,  and  William  DALTON. 

Debt  of  the  said  William  Ussher,  whose  executors  defendants  are.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  London. 

5 William  TYFFE  of  Walton-on-Thames  v.  the  bailiffs  of  KINGSTON. 

Action  by  John  Lee  for  purchase  of  a ‘ hole  pece  of  hopys  ’ sold  by  Robert  Muswell  in  mistake  for  his 
own.  Certiorari.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Surrey. 

6 John  TAILLOUR  of  Gloucester,  mercer,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  Humphrey  Lewes,  citizen  and  mercer  of  London,  for  a debt  partly  paid  and  wholly 
tendered.  Certiorari.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  London. 

7 John  TAYLOUR,  executor  of  Geoffrey  Taylour,  v.  John  SALMON. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage,  a house  (sic)  and  horse-mil  in  Beccles.  (Henry  VIII 
or  Edward  VI.)  Suffolk. 

8-9  George,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  TOMSON,  v.  William  MAGELYN  of  Hole  (c/.  Bell  Hole  in 
Kirton-in-Holland  ?),  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Kirton  [-in- Holland  ?]  (Henry  VlII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Lincoln. 

io-ii  Peter,  son  and  heir  of  William  TOPPE,  v.  Richard  (William)  BAUNFELD,  John  MOLLE, 
and  others. 

Tenement  in  the  said  Baunfeld’s  manor  of  North  Molton.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Devon; 
12-13  Thomas  TREHANOK  v.  John  TREFFRY  ‘ de  Seynt  Madron,’  son  and  heir  of  John  Treffry. 
Detention  and  forgery  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  at  Tregwelan  (i.e.  Tregallan?)  in 
Lanivet.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Cornwall. 

14-15  Richard,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  TREVOYN  (Trevoan)  v.  Paul,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas 
TRENOWITH. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Padstow  and  St.  . . . (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.) 

Cornwall. 


* The  king’s  court  is  asked  for,  but  Sir  Thomas  Packington  was  knighted  by  Queen  Mary. 


x 4 


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EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS— FILE  1515. 

16-17  Hugh  TUBBE  v.  John  MEKELEY  and  Peter  KNYGHT. 

Rent,  late  of  John  Tubbe,  deceased,  father  of  complainant,  issuing  from  land  in  Clifton.  (Henry  VIII 
or  Edward  VI.)  Notts. 

18  Thomas  TYLMAN  v.  Alice  DEVOREUX,  executrix  of  John  Devoreux  of  London. 
Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Maidstone  and  Pluckley  of  the  bequest  of  William  Tylman, 
brother  of  complainant.  (Henry  VIII  of  Edward  VI.)  Kent. 

19-21  John  TOOKE,  gentleman,  v.  Thomas  BERYE  and  Denise  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the 
wife  of  Thomas  a Dele  of  Wye. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Boughton  Aluph,  Wye  and  Godmersham,  formerly  of  Thomas 
a Dele  of  Godmersham.  (1530.)  Kent. 

22  Elizabeth  late  the  wife  of  William  TEY  v.  John  TEY  his  brother,  and  Henry  [BOURCHIER], 
earl  of  Essex. 

Action  on  a bond  for  conveyance  of  the  keepership  of  Croydon  park,  executed  when  William  was  of 
unsound  mind.  (Before  1540.)  Surrey. 

23-24  Robert  TYDERLEIGH  of  Upton  Knoyle  v.  Elizabeth  FITZJAMES. 

Rent  charged  on  defendant’s  half  of  the  manor  of  Syles  in  Henstridge  (Selyshemershe)  by  William 
More,  esquire.  (After  1539.)  Somerset,  Dorset. 

25  John  THOMSON,  Austin  friar  of  London,  v.  William  WETHERALL,  provincial  of  his  order. 

Exclusion  of  complainant  from  his  chamber  for  failure  to  pay  for  a sermon  which  he  had  been  excused 
in  consideration  of  making  a pulpit.  (Before  1541.)  London. 

26  Richard  TUCK,  gentleman,  v.  John  LAURENS. 

Failure  to  complete  a lease  of  the  manor  of  Solton  in  West  Cliffe.  (After  1544.)  Kent. 

27-29  Lionel  TALMAGE  v.  Richard,  son  of  Edmund  BOKKYNGE,  esquire. 

Sale  of  messuages  and  land  in  Helmingham.  Faded.  ( Cir . 1547-1551  ?)  Suffolk. 

30-31  Robert  TEMYS,  esquire,  v.  William  POYNTER,  Thomas  Bon,  and  Philip  CLERK. 

The  Priest  House  and  St.  George’s  Hall  in  Weymouth,  claimed  by  the  said  Clerk  on  behalf  of  the 
town.  (Edward  VI.)  Dorset. 

32-33  Robert  TOKER  of  the  parish  (sfc)  of  Dalwood  v.  Richard  WARRE,  esquire,  and  Richard 
WHYTMORE. 

Tenement  in  the  manor  of  Dalwood  of  the  demise  of  Richard  Warre,  knight,  deceased,  grandfather 
of  the  said  Richard.  (Edward  VI.)  Dorset. 

34-35  John  TOWNELL,  husbandman,  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Oliver  PERCYVALL. 

Land  in  Holbrooke  late  of  John  Ingram,  deceased,  father  of  the  said  Joan.  (Edward  VI.)  Suffolk. 

36-37  Ermynell,  late  the  wife  of  Robert  THURSTON,  and  John  THURSTON,  executors  of  the 
said  Robert,  v.  Richard  TWYCHILL. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  the  grange  of  Nether  Broughton  and  Broughton  Wood  of  the  demise  of  the  late 
abbot  and  convent  of  Croxton.  (1547-1558.)  Leicester. 


FILE  1516. 

1 Henry  VERN  . . . v.  Richard  LUDLOWE,  knight. 

Settlement  of  all  defendant’s  lands,  except  some  in  Islington  and  elsewhere  on  Anne  and  Alice, 
his  kinswomen  and  heirs  apparent  at  their  marriage  with  Thomas  and  Humphrey,  sons  of 
complainant.  Mutilated.  Middlesex.  Salop. 

2 ...  and  . . . de  VIVALDIS,  merchants  of  Genoa,  v.  the  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  Sir  Robert  . . . on  a bond  for  delivery  of  a Papal  bull.  Corpus  cum  causa.  Damaged. 

London. 

3-4  Thomas  VYALL  and  Margaret  his  wife,  v.  John  PARKER  and  Jane  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Poplar.  See  File  230,  No.  28.  (1502.)  Middlesex. 

5-6  Humphrey  VYSE  v.  Thomas  SKRYMSHER,  son-in-law  of  Michael  Swynnerton,  and  others. 
Messuages  and  lands,  late  of  John  Vyse,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  (Henry 
VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Stafford. 

7 Anne,  late  the  wife  of  John  [de  VERE],  earl  of  Oxford,  v.  Robert  VERNE,  of  Oxford 
University. 

Deer-stealing  in  the  parish  of  Lavenham  (Laneham)  (1528.)  Suffolk. 

8 George  VEER,  knight,  and  Margaret  his  wife,  v.  Thomas  CHEYNEY,  knight. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Irthlingborough,  Wellingborough,  Irchester  and  Great  and 
Little  Addington,  late  of  Elizabeth  Cheyney,  deceased,  wife  of  defendant,  whose  heir  the  said 
Margaret  is.  Pedigree  given.  See  File  587,  No.  39.  (Before  1529.)  Northampton. 

9-11  Thomas  VILLERS  of  Eaton,  gentleman,  v.  Randall  WOOD. 

Messuage  called  the  Bell  in  the  Swine  Market,  Leicester,  late  of  Alexander  Vyllers,  deceased,  father 
of  complainant.  (After  1533.)  Leicester. 

12  John  WACE,  gentleman. 

Commission  to  examine  witnesses  as  to  lands  in  Great  Wycombe,  Bishopston,  Hartwell,  Beaconsfield, 
Agmondesham,  Chigwell  and  Finsbury  Fields.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Bucks.  Herts.  Essex.  Middlesex. 

13  Henry,  grandson  and  heir  of  Robert  WARDE,  v.  Miles  HOBARD. 

Manor  of  Saham’s  in  Kirby  Bedon  (Sames)  and  two  thirds  of  the  advowson  of  the  church  of  Kirby 
Bedon  pledged  to  James  Hobard,  knight,  deceased,  and  held  with  other  manors  and  lands  in  Kirby 
Bedon.  Bramerton,  Rockland,  Framingham,  Surlingham  and  Witchingham.  (Henry  VII  or 
later.)  Norfolk. 


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J4  Joan  WEBSTER  and  John  her  son,  v.  Andrew  BUG  and  others,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Lands  and  weirs  in  Barraway  and  Soham,  late  of  Isabel  Hede,  deceased.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Cambridge. 

J5  John  WHITTON  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  CANTERBURY. 


Action  by 


Cornewell  for  fraud  in  the  sale  of  orchell.  Certiorari.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Kent. 

^6-19  Anthony  WYNGFYLD,  knight,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  v.  John  FITZSOURS. 

Manor  of  Haymund  Froome  and  lands  in  Byshoppes  Froome,  late  of  Dame  Margaret  Vere.  (Henry 

VII  or  later.)  Hertford  (i.e.  Hereford.) 

20  Anthony  WAKEMAN  v.  Richard  WAKEMAN,  of  Sandhurst,  co.  Berks,  yeoman. 

Land  in  Worplesdon,  late  of  Rose  Heth,  deceased,  grandmother  of  complainant.  (Henry  VIII  or 
Edward  VI.)  Surrey. 

21  John  WALKER  of  Castern,  gentleman,  v.  Agnes  WALKER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  of  John  Walker,  deceased,  brother  of  complainant  and  husband 
of  defendant.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Stafford. 

22  William  WARMENTON  and  Margaret  his  wife,  v.  Humphrey  FORTESCU  and  Mynson  (sic) 
his  wife. 

Loan  to  John  Wolff,  deceased,  brother  of  the  said  Margaret  and  former  husband  of  the  said  Mynson. 
Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  later.)  Cornwall. 

23-24  Henry  WATTES  and  Joan  his  wife,  executrix  of  Thomas  Palmer,  v.  John  BOSTON,  servant 
of  the  said  Thomas. 

Goods  of  the  said  Thomas  in  the  Inner  Temple.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  London. 

25  John,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  WEBBE,  v.  Richard  THOMAS. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Ticehurst.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Sussex. 

26-28  Martin  WILCOCKES  of  Elmyngton  (i.e.  Edmonton?),  co.  Middlesex,  yeoman,  v.  Maude 
STANFELD  and  others. 

Messuages,  cottages  and  land  in  Snydale,  Normanton,  Wrangbrook  (near  Hemsworth)  and  Kirkby, 
formerly  of  Christopher  Wilcokes  and  Margaret  his  wife,  grandparents  of  complainant.  (Henry 

VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  York. 

29-30  Henry  WILLIAMSON  of  London,  clothworker,  v.  Henry  TYLER  of  Sutton,  son  and  heir  of 

Richard  Tyler. 

House  and  garden  in  Southchurch,  late  of  Thomas  Williamson,  clerk,  deceased,  uncle  of  complainant. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Essex. 

31-34  Alice,  late  the  wife  of  Richard  WOLLESTON,  and  formerly  of  Robert  Meyde,  v.  Thomas 
CHECCHELEY,  esquire,  and  Lawrence  PYERS. 

Rent  reserved  on  a loan  of  complainant’s  dower  lands  in  Wendy,  Arrington  and  Croydon.  Replication 
wanting.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Cambridge. 

35  Thomas  WOMBWELL  v.  Margery  JAMYS,  executrix  of  Thomas  Fane. 

Profits  of  lands  in  Bidborough,  Tonbridge,  Speldhurst  and  Penshurst,  granted  on  condition  of  an 
exchange  which  was  not  carried  out.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Kent. 

36  Katharine  and  Elizabeth  WYLBEY,  William  SYGO,  and  Dorothy  his  wife,  v.  Harry 
FERMOUR  of  East  Barsham,  gentleman. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Wilbeys  and  Pernow  (Pemel)  Hall  in  Hindringham, 
Avenell  in  Gunthorp  and  Wilbeys  in  Field  Dalling,  and  lands  there  and  in  Bale,  Sharrington,  Barning- 
ham,  Thursford  and  Great  Snoring,  late  of  Thomas  Wilbey,  deceased  father  of  the  female 
complainants.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Norfolk. 

37-38  Henry  WELBYE  v.  John  HALL  and  Thomas  WELBY. 

Manor  of  Halstead  (in  Stixwould),  late  of  Thomas  Welbye,  esquire,  deceased,  father-in-law  of  the 
said  Hall.  Bill  mutilated.  (1535-1547.)  Lincoln. 

39-40  Thomas,  grandson  and  heir  of  Edward  WARCOPP  and  of  Agnes  his  wife,  v.  Lancelot,  son 
and  heir  of  Thomas  LATON  of  Sexhow,  esquire. 

Seizure  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Orton.  See  File  1276,  No.  12.  (After  1535.)  Westmorland. 

41  Ambrose  WOLLEY  of  London,  grocer,  v.  Oswald  WYLLESTROPE,  knight. 

Attempts  by  defendant  to  invalidate  his  own  title  to  the  manor  of  Wilstrop  sold  to  complainant. 
See  File  1084,  No.  44.  (After  1538.)  York. 

42-46  The  dean  and  chapter  of  WELLS  v.  Richard  NETHERWAYE  (Nethewey,  Wethwaye), 
parson  of  Wraxall. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  an  annuity  against  Edmund  Kenne,  late  parson  (File  1092,  No.  25.)  (1541- 

I553-)  Somerset. 

47-48  William  WYNE  of  Bromsgrove  in  Worcester,  husbandman,  v.  Edward  BURTON,  gentleman. 
Messuage  and  ‘ noke  ’ of  land  in  Withington  of  the  demise  of  Thomas  Blakeway,  priest.  (1541-1547.) 

Salop. 

49  Leonard  WHYTE  of  Pendennis,  yeoman,  v.  Oliver  HYDE  of  Abingdon,  co.  Berks,  esquire, 
and  Thomasyn  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Kykwyche,  esquire. 

Lease  of  a messuage  and  land  at  Catchfrench  and  Trevreng  in  St.  Germans.  (1546-7)  Cornwall. 

50-52  Ralph  WALLER  and  Mary  his  wife,  executrix  of  Geoffrey  Cobbe  of  Gayton,  v.  John,  son 
and  heir  of  Christopher  JENNEY,  knight. 

Bond  for  price  of  a capital  messuage  in  Lynn,  bought  of  John  Stede.  Answer  wanting.  (Edward 
VI.)  Norfolk. 

53-57  Ralph  WARYNE,  v.  Thomas  TRAFORD  and  others. 

(Continuation  of  File  1282,  No.  23.)  (1547-1551.) 


Chester. 


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58  John  WOLCOTE  of  the  county  of  the  city  of  Exeter  v.  Richard  MEYGER  and  Alice  his  wife, 

executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Hyll. 

Detention  of  goods  and  deeds  relating  to  pasture  in  Moretonhampstead.  (After  1547.)  Devon. 

59-62  Robert  WALTER  and  Richard,  his  son,  v.  Gabriel  PLEDALL,  esquire,  surveyor  of  the 
manor  of  Wexcombe  in  Great  Bedwyn  (Westcombe),  and  Griffith  CURTEYS,  (Courties), 
steward. 

Processing  a false  presentment  of  bondage  (1554-8)  Wiltshire. 

63  William  WITTMELL  v.  Thomas  BROTHURST  of  Heath  Charnock,  yeoman. 

Detention  of  deeds.  (1554-8.)  Lancaster. 


FILE  1517. 

1 Parnell  WADLEY  and  others  v.  John  [?BRA]MPTON  and  others. 

(Duplicate  of  File  1481,  No.  6 ?).  Much  damaged.  (Shortly  before  1558 ?)  (Salop. 

2 Thomas  WODYNGTON  v.  Thomas  GROTT,  priest  (‘  preest  ’),  and  William  PERSON, 
feoffees  to  uses. 

Messuages  and  land  in  Ludlow  bought  of  William  Colwall.  Salop. 

3 Bartholomew  WALE,  haberdasher  of  London,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  Thomas  Sonnyf  for  plate  pledged  by  Reynold  W[est  ?].  Certiorari.  Damaged.  (Henr\ 
VII  or  later.)  London. 

4 John  WATSON  v.  Anne  MERYNG  and  Robert  SMYTH. 

Tenement  in  Swanwick  of  the  demise  of  Joan  Ormond.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Derby. 

5 John  WATTES  v.  Margaret  BOORN. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Worstead.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Noreolk. 

6-7  John  WYKES  and  Jane  his  wife  v.  Thomas  OLYVER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Kingston  Seymour  late  of  Robert  Holbrooke,  deceased, 
father-in-law  of  the  said  John  and  Thomas.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Somerset. 

8 John  WACE  v.  Nicholas  BAXSTER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  in  Bodney.  See  File  181,  No.  59.  (1486-1515.) 

Norfolk. 

9-12  William  WOODY  and  Elizabeth  his  wife,  aunt  and  heir  of  Richard  Clerk,  v.  John  AWOODE 
and  Henry  DUFFELD  of  Estgre[nstede  ?],  feoffee  to  his  uses. 

Messuage,  land  and  rent  in  Croydon  late  of  Alice,  mother  of  the  said  Elizabeth.  Mutilated.  See 
Files  369,  No.  30;  375,  No.  40.  (1504-1515.)  Surrey. 

13-14  William  WEVER  of  Shrewsbury,  shoemaker,  v.  Edward  MYNTON. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a tenement  in  Collam  Street,  Shrewsbury,  and  waste.  (Henry  VIII  or 
Edward  VI.)  Salop. 

15-16  William  WILLYES  (Wellyes)  v.  William  FRANKLEYN,  son-in-law  of  Thomas  Lewyn  and 
of  Maud  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  East  Mallow.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Berks. 

17-18  John  WRENNE  v.  Thomas  TOWE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands  in  Ryarsh.  (Defendant  pleads  that  he  was  not  to  give  them  up 
till  the  settlement  of  a dispute  with  Thomas  Lyndale.)  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Kent. 

19-21  Thomas  WILEYS  v.  Robert  OSBOURN,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Messuage  in  Norwich  late  of  William  Willys,  deceased,  father  of  complainant.  (1515  ?)  Norfolk. 

22  Edmund,  son  of  Harry  WEKES,  deceased,  v.  Walter  HARRY  and  Chrystyan  his  wife. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  in  Bradwrorthy.  Decayed.  (After  1529.)  Devon. 

23-25  Francis  WYTHE,  an  infant,  grandson  and  heir  of  Thomas  Wythe,  v.  Thomas  RYCK- 
THORNE  of  Bobbington,  co.  Stafford,  his  stepfather  and  guardian. 

Detention  of  deeds  and  profits  of  a messuage,  land,  ' salt  fates  and  wallynges,’  etc.  ( described ) in 
Hampton  Lovett  and  Droitwich,  and  erasure  of  the  entry  of  complainant’s  birth  from  the  ‘ church 
booke  ' of  Woodall.  Mutilated.  See  File  917,  No.  60.  (After  1532.)  Worcester. 

26  George  WYLLOUGHBY  and  Anne  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Lytylton,  v.  Walter 

WELSHE. 

Messuages  called  ‘ Kynges’  House  ’ and  1 Clerkes  House,’  land,  a water  mill,  fisheries  in  the  lord’s 
water  of  Avon,  etc.,  in  Elmley  Castle  and  elsewhere.  Faded.  (1535-1547.)  Worcester. 

27-28  Richard  WETHECOMB  of  Northill,  husbandman,  v.  William  LUCAS  of  Northill,  husband- 
man, son  of  Roger  Lucas  and  of  Margaret  his  wife,  and  William  LUCAS  the  younger, 
husbandman,  a minor. 

Lands  in  Lewannick  bought  of  Thomas  Spore,  esquire.  (1545-8?)  Cornwall. 

29  Richard  . . . RA  . . . and  Edward  WHITCHYRCHE  of  London,  haberdasher,  v. 

the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON,  and  Thomas  DONNE. 

Action  on  a bond  for  a debt  already  paid  to  John  Mavller.  Certiorari.  Mutilated.  (Edward  VI  ?) 

London. 

30  The  warden,  fellows  and  scholars  of  WINCHESTER  College  v.  Thomas  CULPEPER. 

Exchange  of  the  manor  and  parsonage  of  Enford  for  the  manors  of  Harmondsworth,  Isleworth, 
Colthorpe  (in  Thatcham)  and  Shaw,  and  the  parsonages  of  Heston,  Isleworth  and  Hampton,  with 
the  advowsons  of  the  vicarages  (Defendant  also  held  the  manors  of  Hazleton,  Enworthe  and 
Naunton).  Mutilated.  (Edward  VI.)  Berks,  Middlesex,  Gloucester. 


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31-32  John  WALES  and  Beatrice  his  wife  v.  Isabel  KIGS,  guardian  of  Thomas  Kigs  the  younger. 
Pasture  in  Wainfleet,  All  Hallows,  late  of  Thomas  Dalby,  deceased,  grandfather  of  the  said  Beatrice. 

Lincoln. 


William  PRESTCOSSYNGE. 


(I553-4-) 

33  Edward,  son  and  heir  of  John  WARCOPP 

Rent  of  Rutter  Close.  (1553-4.)  Westmorland. 

34-35  Matthew  WARCOPP  v.  Richard  CLEBOURNE  and  others. 

Tithes  of  Cleburn  of  the  demise  of  Anthony  Smetheson,  parson.  (1553-4.)  Westmorland. 


36-39  John  WESTE  of  London,  draper,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  George  FLOWER  and  Thomas 
PENNE. 


Land  in  Stony  Stratford  late  of  William  Vaughan  and  Alice  his  wife,  deceased,  parents  of 
complainant.  Mutilated.  D.XIV,  65.  (1553-4.)  Buckingham. 

40  William  WATSON,  citizen  and  draper  of  London,  v.  Cuthbert  ELLYSON,  mayor  of 
N ewcastle-on-T  yne. 

Price  of  flax.  (1554-6.)  Northampton. 

41  William  Feltham  and  Nicholas  Lees,  churchwardens  of  WESTHALL,  v.  Thomas,  son  and 
heir  of  Richard  DAVYE. 

Reviver  of  a suit  for  the  ‘ gyldland  of  Saynct  Trynite  ’ in  Westhall  ( File  1395,  No.  33).  (1554- 

1558.)  Suffolk. 

42-44  Robert  WEBBE  v.  William  EVERELL,  Edmund  ABELL  and  Eleanor  his-wife. 

(Continuation  of  File  1483,  No.  30.)  (1557-8.)  Northampton. 


FILE  1518. 

1 Robert  of  WALCOTE  v.  the  sheriff  of  LINCOLN. 

Withholding  a writ  in  a matter  between  complainant  and  Richard  de  la  Launde.  Lincoln. 

2 Thomas  WODYNGTON  v.  Richard  HOCHESON,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Messuage,  kitchen  and  garden  in  Lewisham  bought  of  Robert  Stevynson  and  Agnes  his  wife,  late  the 
wife  of  William  Marshall  of  London,  tailor.  Kent. 

3 Robert  WYLLESON,  Ellen  his  wife,  William  SADELER,  Elizabeth  his  wife,  John  HAN- 
WOOD,  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  . PYKENHAM,  clerk,  Thomas  TYRELL,  knight,  and 
others. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Rayleigh,  late  of  William  Cuttyng,  deceased, 
father  of  the  female  complainants.  Essex. 

4 Henry  WYLLESTHORP,  parson  of  Brafferton  and  Helperby,  v.  Thomas  DE  LE  RIVERE, 
‘ swyer.’ 

Spoil  of  wood  ' growyng  in  defence  ’ of  complainant’s  glebe  in  revenge  for  swearing  the  peace  against 
a felon  who  took  ‘ zerly  clothyng  ’ of  defendant.  York. 

5 John  W . . .of  Hambleden,  husbandman,  v.  John  WAGG  of  Turville. 

Money  entrusted  to  defendant,  and  price  of  barley.  Mutilated.  (After  1447.)  Bucks. 

6-7  John  WALKEDEN,  clerk,  v.  John  BARFOTE  and  another. 

Action  in  the  name  of  John  Dynham  to  hinder  a suit  for  lands  called  Cricket  Malherbie.  (Henry 
VII  or  later.)  Somerset. 

8-9  John,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  WALKESTEDE,  v.  Edward  LUSTEDE. 

Land  at  West  Betchworth  in  Dorking  pledged  to  defendant.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Surrey. 

10— 11  William  WALSHE  v.  William  HUNTELEY. 

Messuage,  land  and  fishing  in  Quadaisley  (?)  formerly  of  James  Walshe.  Faded.  (Henry  VII  or 
later.)  [Gloucester  ?] 

12-17  Richard  WAREN  and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Andrewes,  and  formerly  of 

Lovett,  and  John  HAWES,  v.  William  BERKBY  of  London,  scrivener,  and  William 
ANDREWES. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Gateley  of  the  bequest  of  the  said  Thomas.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VII  or  later.) 

Norfolk. 

18  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  WHYTE,  v.  Richard  CARLYAN,  clerk,  and  John  CARLYAN. 

Land  in  St  . . . Faded.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Cornwall. 

19  Nicholas  W’ODEWARD  v.  Eleanor  SAYWARD  and  John  her  son. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  in  Bagbere  (in  Thornbury  or  Little  Torrington).  (Henry  VII 
or  later.)  Devon. 

20  Robert  WORTHYNGTON  of  Abbot’s  Bromley,  yeoman,  v.  Robert  COKE,  feoffee  to  uses, 
and  others. 

Pasture  in  the  lordship  of  (Marchingron  ?)  late  of  Robert  Worthyngton  of  Marchington,  deceased, 
kinsman,  and  godfather  of  complainant.  (Henry  VII  or  later.)  Stafford. 

21  Humphrey  WALKER,  citizen  and  bell-founder  of  London,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of 
LONDON. 

Action  by  John  Dalows  and  Joan  his  wife  on  a bond  for  price  of  copper  used  in  making  a pan  for  the 
lady  of  [Sion],  which  was  broken.  Corpus  cum  causa.  Vacated.  See  File  376,  No.  32.  (Cir.  1504- 
1515J  London. 

22  Robert  WYE  v.  GWYLLYM  (no  surname). 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  land  at  Tregate  in  Llanrothel  (Tregett)  bought  of  John  Drayton  of 
London,  grocer.  See  File  375,  No.  26.  [Cir.  1504-1515.)  Hereford. 

23  John  Alestre,  dean  of  the  college  of  WARWICK,  v.  Richard  FYSSHER  and  Richard 
HURLEBOT. 

Distress  on  lands  in  Cotton  End,  St.  Nicholas,  Warwick.  See  File  369,  No.  12.  (1505-1515.) 

Warwick. 


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24  Thomas  WREWKE  v.  James,  son  and  heir  of  Thomas  SMERFELD. 

Refusal  to  complete  a sale  of  a messuage  and  land  called  Lathewoode  in  Elham  [i.e.  Ladwood, 
now  in  Acrise?)  (1505  or  1529.)  Kent. 

25  John  WROTH  and  Isabel  his  wife  v.  Robert  KYLLYGR[EW]  of  Wolleston  in  St.  Ives, 
gentleman. 

Messuages  and  land  at  Boyland  in  St.  Ives  of  the  grant  of  Richard  Boyland,  deceased,  father  of  the 
said  Isabel.  Mutilated..  (After  1507.)  Cornwall. 

26-27  William  WODMANCY  v.  Robert  GREY  and  Agnes  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Brantingham  held  of  the  bishop  of  Durham's 
manor  of  Howden.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  York. 

28  Henry  WRYGHT  and  Margery  his  wife  v.  Hugh  KERCHEVER. 

Lands  in  Flawborough  and  Dalyngton  in  Orston  late  of  Joan  Drury,  deceased,  mother  of  the  said 
Margery.  Copy.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI.)  Notts. 

29  Henry  WATTES  v.  Thomas  KNYGHT. 

Account  for  cloth  ( described ) and  land  held  of  the  manor  of  Lambeth.  Faded.  (After  1535.) 

Surrey. 

30-32  Gilbert  WILKYNSON  of  White  Roding,  co.  Essex,  son  and  heir  of  Jane  late  the  wife  of, 
John  Glyn,  v.  John  SKUDDER,  feoffee  to  uses,  Robert  KETELWELL  of  Sutton-at-Hone, 
and  others. 

Tenement  ( not  described)  acquired  of  the  said  Ketelwell.  (After  1536.)  Kent. 

33  Thomas  WOLLFF  of  St.  Mary  Cray,  co.  Kent,  v.  Richard  WOLLFF,  his  younger  brother. 

Obtaining  from  Richard  Wollff  their  father  a grant  of  the  reversion  of  a tenement  in  Marton  on  a 
surprise  of  complainant’s  death.  (1543-7.)  Chester. 

34-36  Guy  WADE  v.  Simon  ANDREWES,  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  ANDREWES,  and 
Clement  (sic)  his  wife. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Great  and  Little  Munden.  (1554-8.) 

Hertford. 


37-40  Thomas,  son  and  heir  of  John  [WEST]BROKE  of  Langrish  (in  East  Meon)  v.  Margaret 
WESTBROKE,  late  the  wife  of  the  said  John,  and  formerly  of  Edward  Langrishe. 

Claim  of  dower  in  Petersfield,  Steep,  Liss  and  Prior’s  Dean  in  lieu  of  which  the  said  John  made  a 

bequest  of  rents.  (1555.)  Hants. 

41  John  YELDHAM  and  Joan  his  wife,  daughter  of  Thomas  Dufhous,  late  citizen  and  fishmonger 
of  London,  and  of  Alice  his  wife,  v.  William  HANFORD,  priest,  and  others,  executors  of  the 
said  Alice. 

40/.  in  gold  bequeathed  for  an  obit  in  the  church  of  St.  Magnus.  London. 

42  Richard  Harry  YONG  of  Hoxton,  1 queuer  ’ (i.e.  weaver?),  v.  William  Henry  YONG  his 
brother. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Nycoll  Fyld  in  the  parish  (sic)  of  Hoxton. 

Middlesex. 


43-46  Edmund  YATE  v.  John  Recolver,  prior  of  St.  Mary  Overies,  SOUTHWARK. 
Manor  and  parsonage  of  Mitcham.  Decayed.  (1496-9.) 


Surrey. 


47-48  John  YEATE  v.  Richard  SMYTH. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  lands  in  Lympstone  and  Woodbury.  See  File  377, 
No.  27.  (Cir.  1504-1515?)  Devon. 

49  Henry  YE[RHAM,  vicar  of  Hempstead?]  v.  John  GALLANT,  yeoman,  and  others. 

Vicarage  of  Hempstead.  Faded.  (Cir.  1533-1538  ?)  Norfolk. 


50-51  John  YONGE  v.  Agnes,  late  the  wife  of  John  MYLLER,  and  others. 

Manor  and  parsonage  of  Thornham  with  the  1 shepes  coursse  and  lybertye  of  the  foulde  course 
and  fouldynge  ’ claimed  under  a lease  of  Richard  Nixe,  late  bishop  of  Norwich.  (1536-1553.) 

Norfolk. 

52-53  John  YERDE  v.  John  KYLLYGREWE. 

Manor  of  Penrouffe.  Faded.  (1554-8.)  [Cornwall?] 


FILE  1519. 

The  Archbishop  of  Canterbury. 

[John  Stafford,  1443-1450] 

1 [Nicholas]  GRENE,  vicar  of  Stanes,  v.  John  PUNCHON. 

Bond  given  to  avoid  a (suborned)  charge  of  incontinence  with  defendant’s  tenant,  Christian  Rideman. 
Mutilated.  [Middlesex 


The  Archbishop  of  York. 

[John  Kempe,  1426-1432.] 

2 John  CROSBY  of  Habrough  v.  John  TOMSON  of  Killingholme. 

Arrest  under  forged  warrants.  (Complainant  offers  testimony  ' under  xix  seeles  of  gentelmenes 
fraunkleynes  and  zomen  ’)  Lincoln. 

3 John  GRENE  alias  of  Chambre,  dwelling  with  . . . CORNWAILL,  knight,  v.  Stephen 

COK  and  John  COLYN  of  Berkhampstead. 

Goods  entrusted  to  defendants  on  complainant’s  departure  over  sea  with  King  Henry  ^ . Herts. 


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[The  same,  1450-52.] 

4 John  PARFYT,  servant  to  [Anne  of  Gloucester,  styled]  countess  of  Hereford,  v.  William 
CATTON  and  John  BOTILLER  alias  Ronneham. 

Lands  of  Johanne  daughter  and  heir  of  William  Grigges  in  East  Tilbury,  granted  to  complainant 
with  her  wardship  by  the  said  countess.  Essex. 

The  cardinal  archbishop  of  York. 

[The  same.] 

5 Roger  BRIGGE,  gentleman,  prisoner,  v.  Florence  CRASSAGE. 

Plate  laid  in  pledge  to  raise  archers  for  the  [late  duke]  of  Somerset  ‘ when  the  siege  was  at  Averaunce.’ 
(Avranches). 

Note. — Either  the  heading  is  incorrect,  or  there  was  a false  report  of  the  duke’s  death. 
b Stephen  CHAPMAN,  mayor  of  Plymouth,  v.  John  PAGE,  burgess  of  Plymouth. 

Hindrance  in  the  execution  of  his  duty  as  mayor  by  defendant,  causing  riots  daily  in  the  said  town. 
—Paper.  [Devon.] 


The  cardinal  archbishop  of  Canterbury. 

[The  same,  1452-4.] 

7 William  [de  NOTTINGHAM,  attorney-general?]  v.  Thomas  KNOYLE,  Robert  SAWCER, 

and  John  WHIPSTON. 

Abduction  of  John,  son  and  heir  of  John  Leye,  a ward  of  the  King,  and  occupation  of  his  manor  of 
Stanton  Fitzherbert  and  the  advowson  of  its  church.  Wilts. 

The  archbishop  of  York. 

[George  Neville,  1465-7.] 

8-9  William  CHATTOK  and  Willian  BAYBROKE  of  London,  fishmongers,  v.  Nicholas  SCOT 
of  Cley,  John  HADDELSEY  of  Hull,  merchant,  the  abbot  of  RIEVAULX,  [Ralph],  Lord 
GREYSTOKE,  John  SNAYLES,  and  others. 

Purchase  of  figs  and  raisins  and  other  goods  stolen  from  the  ship  Mary  of  Rouen  at  Sandwich  by 
the  crew  of  the  Carvel  of  Touke,  a ship  of  Thomas,  Lord  Ros,  contrary  to  the  statute  32  ( rectius  31), 
Henry  VI,  c.  4.  Norfolk,  Kent. 


The  bishop  of  Lincoln. 

[Thomas  Rotherham?  or  John  Russell?  1475-1483.] 

1 Robert  MARHAM  v.  Thomas  SKETE. 

Detention  of  deeds  entrusted  to  defendant  relating  to  complainants’  inheritance. 


The  archbishop  of  York. 

[Thomas  Rotherham.] 

11-15  William  GRYNDALL,  clerk,  v.  William  PURCHASE.  

Action  by  defendant  on  a bond  for  a debt  partly  paid. 

16  Thomas  LAMBROK,  citizen  and  dyer  of  London,  v.  John  SNORYNG,  executor  of  Margery 
Wolfe. 

Debt  of  the  said  Margery  for  dyeing  wool  and  cloth.  London. 

17  Thomas  NORYS  and  Johan  his  wife,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  John  Fyllo,  alias  Jaket, 
v.  John  BAMPTON,  nephew  and  heir  of  Roger  Jones,  priest,  feoffee  to  uses. 

Messuages  and  land  in  the  suburbs  of  Hereford,  bought  by  the  said  Jaket  of  Walter,  son  of  James 
Orchard.  Hereford. 

18  William  son  and  heir  of  Nicholas  MOLYNEUX  v.  Thomas  [BOURCHIER],  cardinal  arch- 
bishop of  Canterbury,  William  [of  WAYNFLETE],  bishop  of  Winchester,  William  YEL- 
VERTON,  knight,  and  Thomas  LITTELTON,  judge,  and  William  PASTON,  feoffees  to  uses. 

A messuage  called  the  ‘ Boar’s  Head  ’ in  Southwark,  acquired  by  the  said  Nicholas  to  himself  and 
John  Winter,  deceased,  and  conveyed  to  defendants  by  John  Fastolf,  knight.  See  File  39,  No.  233. 

Surrey. 

19  Thomas  PENDE,  citizen  and  draper  of  London,  v.  John  ERETH,  Alice  BRICE  and  others. 
Messuages  in  St.  Christopher’s  represented  by  the  said  John  to  be  security  for  a debt.  [Cf.  No.  23.] 

London. 


[The  same  ?] 

20  William  HERBERD  and  Margery  his  wife,  daughter  and  heir  of  William  Medowe,  v.  Gilbert 
PALFREMAN  and  Robert  COKKE,  feoffees  to  uses. 

Land  in  Whaplode.  Partly  illegible.  [Lincoln.] 

21  Robert  BURTON,  gentleman,  v.  Philip  COURTENAY,  esquire. 

Assaults  at  Bigbury,  A.D.  1459.  Threats,  embracery  of  juries,  abduction  of  Robert  son  of  Thomas 
Towson  and  William  son  of  William  Henston,  sergeants-at-law,  and  illegal  distress  in  Hoton  and 
Noddon.  Devon. 


John  [Morton],  archbishop  of  Canterbury  [1486-93.] 

22  Francis  CATESBY,  and  Philippa,  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Jakes,  son  and  heir  of  John  Edy, 
v.  Robert  PYGOTT  and  John  HANCOK,  clerk,  feoffees  to  uses,  John  PYGOTT,  and  others. 
Manors,  messuages,  and  land  in  Adstock,  Oving,  Yardley  Gobion,  Moor-End  and  elsewhere. 
Mutilated.  See  File  196,  No.  84.  Bucks,  Northants. 


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23  Thomas  PENDE,  citizen  and  draper  of  London,  v.  Laurence  NORMANTON,  and  Mary  his 
wife,  late  the  wife  of  John  Erith,  and  others. 

Occupation  of  messuages  in  St.  Christopher’s  in  contempt  of  a decree  given  in  No.  19.  London. 

The  cardinal  archbishop  of  Canterbury. 

[John  Morton,  1493-1500.] 

24  William  CARNSUYOWE  the  elder  and  Thomas  TRESCULERD,  cousins  and  heirs  of 
Humphrey  Courteys,  v.  John  RESKYMMER,  esquire. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Treruf,  Trewen  and  Newelyn.  Cornwall. 

25  John  COLYNS  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  Margaret  MAYNARD. 

Detention  of  deeds.  Faded.  

2(>  John  HENRY,  dean  of  Hereford,  and  Thomas  LAURENS,  vicar  of  Allensmore,  v.  Richard 
DALABERE,  knight. 

Actions  brought  by  defendant  in  defiance  of  a bond  for  arbitration.  Hereford. 

27  The  prior  and  friars  Carmelites  of  NOTTINGHAM  v.  Edmund  HOLME,  priest. 

Detention  of  a deed  of  composition  between  complainants  and  the  parson  of  St.  Nicholas,  Notting- 
ham, and  occupation  of  land  late  of  Alice  Palmer.  Nottingham. 

28-29  John  WHITHER  (Wether)  and  Alice  (Alson)  his  wife  v.  Edward  MORE,  and  Amy  his  wife. 
A messuage  called  ‘ a bruhous  ’ devised  to  the  said  Alice  by  the  will  of  Peter  Pymbarde.  (Decree 
endorsed.)  Partly  illegible.  Answer  wanting.  [Middlesex? 

30-31  Robert  ONLEY,  son  of  Robert  Onley,  knight,  deceased,  v.  Richard  COKES,  clerk,  and 
Thomas  CHURCHEMAN,  feoffees  to  uses,  and  John  ONLEY,  elder  brother  of  complainant. 
Land  in  Little  Park  Street,  Coventry,  bought  of  Giles  Southam  by  the  said  Sir  Robert.  Warwick. 

32  William  BEELL  of  Lincoln,  merchant,  v.  John  WATSON. 

Money  expended  on  behalf  of  the  city  of  Lincoln.  Mutilated.  Lincoln. 

33-34  John  HARRYS  of  Westerham,  husbandman,  v.  John  QUYDDYNGTON  of  Westerham. 
Mortgage  of  land  called  ‘ Shynfield,’  and  forgery  in  lieu  thereof  of  a deed  granting  the  fee  simple  with 
the  inscription  therein  of  a parcel  called  ‘ Cadlocks.’  See  File  318,  No.  57.  Kent. 

The  archbishop  of  Canterbury. 

[Morton  or  Warham  ; 1486-1493 ; 1503-1515.] 

35  Thomas,  abbot  of  BUCKLAND,  v.  . . . DUNRYGGE,  widow,  and  Richard  DUNRYGGE. 
A tenement  called  Hacche  in  the  manor  of  Buckland,  leased  to  John  Dunrygge,  to  be  surrendered 
on  payment  of  40  marks  in  grains  of  pure  silver  of  the  mines  of  Beer  Ferris  and  other  money,  which 
the  said  John  prevented  by  obtaining  a lease  of  the  said  mines.  Partly  illegible.  Devon. 

36-37  Gregory  Norwich,  prior  of  Bl’SHMEAD,  v.  Peter  EFFARD  of  Lincoln,  executor  of  William 
Miller  of  Huntingdon. 

Loan  to  the  said  William.  

38  Thomas  Morice,  prior  of  CARMARTHEN,  v.  the  mayor  and  sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Action  by  Thomas  Docwra,  prior  of  the  Hospital  of  St.  John  of  Jerusalem  in  England,  on  a bond  for 
rent  of  the  commandery  of  Slebech  and  its  appurtenances  ( fully  described)  leased  to  complainant 
by  Robert  Evers,  prior  in  Ireland  and  Thomas  Newporte,  Turcopolier.  Certiorari. 

Pembroke,  Carmarthen,  Etc. 

39  [James  HUBBERD]  attorney-general,  v 

The  manor  of  Bennington,  devised  to  the  Crown  by  William,  son  and  heir  of  John  Bensted. 
Mutilated.  Herts. 

40  ...  v.  Aubert  LYVERMERE,  feoffee  to  the  use  of  Thomas  . 

Annuity.  Mutilated.  London. 

41-43  lames  [ . . . ] master  of  St.  James’  Hospital,  ELY,  v.  Thos.  GRAY,  knight,  and  lohn 

ROUCLYFF.  ' Cambridge. 

William  [Warham],  archbishop  of  Canterbury , 1503-1515. 

44  George  AGARDE  and  William  BOUGHTON,  heirs  of  Eleanor,  sister  and  heir  of  Margaret 
Cecyll,  v.  Joan  MALORY,  widow. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manor  of  Grove,  messuages  and  land  in  Barnwell,  etc.  Mutilated. 

Worcester,  Northampton. 

45  Edward  ARNOLD,  Jane  his  wife,  and  Michael  STRAY LE,  v.  Rose,  executrix  and  late 
the  wife  of  Thomas  BURDON,  father  of  the  said  Jane. 

Action  against  the  said  Thomas  by  Adam  . . .,  whose  executors  the  said  Jane  and  Michael  are. 

Mutilated.  

46-48  John  ARUNDELL,  knight,  receiver  of  the  [Duchy  of  Cornwall],  v.  Leonard  FRYSKOBALD. 
Debt  to  Ude  Gough,  late  deputy  to  complainant,  and  himself  indebted  to  the  Crown.  Mutilated, 
answer  wanting.  Cornwall. 

49  [Maurice,  Lord  BERKELEY,  nephew!  and  heir  of  [William],  marquis  Berkeley,  v.  ROBERT, 
prior  of  [ . . . ]. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Epworth,  Belton,  Ouston,  Ivirkby  Malzeard,  Hoving- 
ham,  Burton-in-Lonsdale,  Melton  Mowbray,  Dalby,  Chacombe,  Bretby,  Linton,  Coton,  Rosliston, 
Repton  (Rappyngton),  Melton,  Heydon,  Chatteris,  and  Morrow,  late  of  Elizabeth,  duchess  of 
Norfolk,  the  manors  of  Goscote,  Tatbury,  Upton,  Charleton,  etc.  Mutilated. 

[Lincoln],  York,  Leicester,  Derby,  Sussex,  Cambridge,  Gloucester. 


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321 


50  John  BENTLEY  v.  William  THOMLYNSON  of  York,  tanner. 

Non-payment  of  money  awarded  by  an  arbitrator.  Mutilated.  York. 

51-52  Thomas  Yarynton  and  others,  churchwardens  of  BISHOP'S  CLEEVE,  v.  William  STILE 
and  Joan  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  Thomas  Pendok. 

Profits  of  a messuage  and  land  in  Gotherington  under  the  will  of  the  said  Pendok.  Gloucester. 

53  Thomas  Skewyngton,  abbot  of  BEAULIEU,  v.  Jane,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Thomas 
LANE. 

Money  received  on  behalf  of  the  said  abbey  from  the  parsonage  of  St.  Keveran.  [Cornwall.] 

54  Roger  BESFORD,  merchant  of  the  Staple  of  Calais,  v.  the  mayor,  lieutenant,  constables, 
and  fellowship  of  the  said  Staple. 

Release  of  Henry  Stokes,  arrested  on  an  action  of  account  by  complainant.  Calais. 


55 


Robert  BOTHBY  of  Hougham,  son  and  heir  of  Robert  Bothby  of  Treswell,  v.  William 


PORTER. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Treswell. 

56  Lawrence  B . . FFOLD  v.  William  GRENEGATE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a messuage  and  land  in  Newark. 


See  File  288,  No.  25. 


Nottingham. 

Nottingham. 


57  John  COWLERD  and  Robert  CLERKSUN  v.  John  and  Harry  KYNG. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands,  rents,  and  services  in  Beckenham  and  Lewisham.  Mutilated. 
See  File  295,  No.  1.  Kent. 

58  Thomas  Thomson,  clerk,  master  of  CHRIST’S  COLLEGE,  CAMBRIDGE  and  the  fellows 
and  scholars  of  the  same,  v.  Richard  [FOX],  bishop  of  Winchester,  William  [SMITH],  bishop 
of  Lincoln,  John  [FISHER],  bishop  of  Rochester,  Hugh  [OLDHAM],  bishop  of  Exeter, 
William  KNYVET,  Charles  SOMERSET  and  others,  knights,  Lord  HERBERT  and  others, 
feoffees  to  uses. 

The  manors  of  Martock,  Kingsbury  Regis,  Queen  Camel,  Sampford  Peverel,  Aller  Peverel,  Maxey, 
Torpel  and  Bassingbournes  in  Fordham,  the  hundreds  of  Bulstone,  Abdick,  Horethorne  and  Hal- 
berton,  the  borough  of  Sampford  Peverel,  lands  in  Fordham  and  Isleham,  etc.,  wherewith  the  said 
college  was  endowed  by  Margaret,  countess  of  Richmond.  Mutilated. 

Somerset,  Devon,  Northampton,  Cambridge. 

59-63  John  Mors  and  John  Joce,  wardens  of  the  gild  of  St.  Anne,  CROSCOMBE,  v.  John  CARTER 
the  elder,  Johanne  his  wife,  and  John  CARTER  the  younger. 

Money  promised  by  William  Champion,  late  warden  of  the  said  gild,  whose  executors  the  two  last- 
named  defendants  are.  Somerset. 


64  Thomas  CASSE  v.  William  MALTBY. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  in  Boston.  Lincoln. 

65  Robert  Wittilbury,  alderman  of  the  gild  of  St.  John,  CROWLAND,  and  the  brethren  of 
the  same,  v.  John  CHEVELEN. 

Money  lent  from  th.  stock  of  the  gild  to  Robert  Elderton,  deceased,  for  which  defendant  became 
surety.  (Complainants,  not  being  a corporation,  cannot  sue  at  common  law.)  Lincoln. 

66  William  Palden,  clerk,  master  of  the  hospital  of  St.  John,  COVENTRY,  v.  Aden  BERYSFORD 
of  Fenny  Bentley. 

Maintenance  of  Elyn  daughter  of  defendant  in  the  said  hospital  during  2\  years’  probation, 
after  which  she  went  out  into  the  world.  See  File  286,  No.  11.  Warwickshire. 


67  Martin  DOCWRA,  William  SYMPULL,  and  Alice  his  wife,  daughter  and  co-heir  of  William 
Betley,  v.  Walter  SHERWOD. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  a mill  and  land  in  Coventry.  Mutilated.  Warwickshire. 

68  John  DALLY,  clerk,  and  John  LAURENCE,  executors  of  John  Baker,  v.  William  GOSTEL- 
LOWE. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  messuages  and  land  in  Ramsey.  Huntingdon. 

69-72  Richard  [FOX],  bishop  of  Winchester,  and  Humphrey  CONYNGESBY,  serjeant-at-law, 
v.  Thomas  [FITZALAN],  earl  of  Arundel,  George  BAYNBRIG,  and  Vincent  FYNCHE. 
Wardship  of  Jane,  daughter  of  Roger  Leukenoure,  knight,  son  of  Thomas  Leukenoure,  knight,  and 
custody  of  her  manors  of  Trayton,  Elsted,  Didling  and  Dempford,  etc.  Mutilated.  Sussex. 

73  William,  abbot  of  St.  Peter’s,  GLOUCESTER,  v.  Hugh  GRENE,  clerk,  and  William  CLERK. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  priory  of  St.  Guthlac,  Hereford.  Hereford. 

74  John  Mohon  and  Thomas  Walsh,  wardens  of  the  goods,  ornaments,  and  ‘ catall  ’ belonging 
to  the  parish  and  parish  house  of  LANTEGLOS,  v.  Thomas  LAMELYN  and  Henry  LETHIBY. 

Rent  due  from  the  parsonage  of  Lanteglos,  leased  to  defendants  by  the  prior  of  St.  John’s,  Bridg- 
water. Cornwall. 


75-76  Thomas  [STANLEY],  earl  of  Derby,  v.  Richard  SUTTON,  John  MORETON,  and  Thomas 
STANLEY,  servant  of  Jane  Lady  Strange,  deceased. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  the  manors  of  Colham,  Holborn,  Wymington,  Bicester,  Millington, 
Goring,  Whichford,  Compton,  Knockyn,  Hampton,  Kinton  in  Great  Ness  (Nestraunge),  Melton, 
Overton  Madoke  and  Mayllors,  Sturminster  Marshall,  Bradworthy  and  Grey  well,  and  Rotherwick, 
late  of  the  said  Lady  Strange. 

Middlesex,  Bedford,  Oxon,  Warwick,  Salop,  Cambridge,  Hunts,  Dorset,  Hants. 


The  archbishop  of  Canterbury. 

[William  Warham,  1503-1515.] 

77  Robert  CRESWELL  v.  John  and  Roger  FENWYK. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  lands,  rents  and  services  called  Bellyngehams  in  Herst,  Neubery 
and  Framlington.  Northumberland. 


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78  Robert,  prior  of  ELSHAM  v.  John  CHALENOR,  recorder  of  London. 

Rent  of  the  parsonage  of  Blyton,  whereon  defendant  promised  a rebate.  Lincoln. 

[The  same  ?] 

79-81  Roger  BELINGEHAM,  knight,  and  Gilbert  WHARTON  of  Kirkburn,  v.  John  HIRTON. 
Bond  given  on  defendant’s  behalf.  Mutilated.  Westmorland. 

After  A.D.  1518. 


Stafford. 


[Cornwall. j 


Lincoln . 


Wilts. 


82  Agnes  HOLDYN,  granddaughter  and  heir  of  Joan  Acton,  v.  William  LENCH,  master  of  the 
gild  of  St.  Martin,  Birmingham. 

Detention  of  deeds  relating  to  a burgage  in  Birmingham.  (1518-1529.)  Warwick. 

83  Thomas  SLATER  of  York,  miller,  v.  Thomas  MAGNUS,  master  of  [St.  Leonard’s?]  hospital, 
[York],  and  Guy  NELSON. 

Lease  of  the  castle  mills,  [York].  Faded.  (1531.)  [York.] 

84  Robert  APRYCE  and  Cassandra  his  wife,  late  the  wife  of  William  Staunton  and  formerly  of 
Adlard  Clemente,  gentleman,  v.  Ralph  RICHARDSON  alias  Evyngton  of  Frampton. 

Land  of  the  demise  of  Ellen  Clony(?).  Mutilated.  (1533-8.)  Lincoln. 

85  . . . v.  [Roger  Watson,  abbot  of  LILLESHALL,  and  Thomas  HOSIER.] 

Grange,  land  and  rent  in  Atyngham  (i.e.  Atcham),  and  tithes  of  the  hamlet  of  Okynton  (i.e. 
Uckington  in  Wroxeter),  of  the  demise  of  James,  late  abbot.  Mutilated.  (1533-8.)  [Salop.; 

86-87  John  HAWKYNS  v.  Agnes  HADERSYCHE,  executrix  and  late  the  wife  of  Nicholas 
Westbrooke. 

(Continuation  of  File  811,  No.  13.)  (1538.) 

88  George  BROUGHTON  v.  William  SMYTH. 

(Continuation  of  File  949,  No.  36.  (1538-1544.) 

89  John  HUTTON  v.  Thomas  POPE. 

(Continuation  of  File  999,  No.  53.)  (1538-1544.) 

90-92  William  JOHNSON  of  Alkborough  v.  John  COUPER  and  John  CRESS1E. 

Messuage  etc.  held  of  the  manor  of  Halton.  Mutilated.  (1538-1544.) 

93  Thomas  SENDE  and  Isabel  his  wife  v.  Stephen  SHARPE. 

Indecent  assault  at  Wilton.  Damaged.  (1538-1544.) 

94-96  Edward  W’OTTON,  knight,  and  others,  v.  John  BRYGES  and  Alice  his  wife. 

(Continuation  of  File  1087,  No.  51?)  (1542.)  [Warwick.] 

97-98  The  wardens  and  scholars  of  ALL  SOULS’  COLLEGE,  Oxford,  v.  John  BROWNE  and 
THOMAS  [ap]  Jenkyn. 

Parsonage  (sic)  of  Langeny th  and  Pennarth.  Bill  wanting.  (After  1542.)  [Glamorgan,  j 

99  John  BOYDELL  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  John  STAPLE  and  Margaret  his  wife. 

Legacy  stated  to  have  been  partly  paid  to  the  late  prioress  of  Amesbury  at  the  said  Joan's  request  in 
order  that  she  might  become  a nun  there.  Replication  only.  (1544-7.) 

100  Gilbert  COWPER  v.  the  bailiffs  of  CAMBRIDGE. 

Continued  imprisonment  and  detention  of  goods  after  acquittal  on  a charge  of  illegal  purchase  of 
corn.  Subpoena.  (1544-7.)  Cambridge. 

101  William  HYTCHCOK  v.  John  GODARD. 

Land  in  Tring,  late  of  John  Hitchcok,  deceased,  grandfather  of  complainant.  Mutilated.  (1544-7.) 

Herts. 

102  Richard  PAYN  v.  James  and  John  LECHERF,  executors  of  John  Lecherf,  priest. 

Tithes  of  St.  Odwyn  (i.e.,  St.  Owen’s,  Hereford?)  Faded.  (1544-7.)  Her[ef.] 

103  . . . v.  William  JUDE,  prebendary  of  Peterborough,  and  others. 

Fishery,  etc.  in  the  manor  of  Peterborough  of  the  demise  of  the  late  abbot  and  convent.  Mutilated. 
(1544-7.)  Northampton. 

104  Robert  CLARKE  v.  John  CADY. 

(Continuation  of  File  1206,  No.  24.)  Answer  wanting.  (1547-1551.)  [Norf.] 

105-106  [William  LOWE?]  v.  William  SPARRY. 

Messuage  and  land  in  Northfield(  ?)  (Cir  1551-3.)  Faded.  Worcester. 

107  Charles  VAUGHAN  and  Jane  his  wife  v.  Robert  PULVERTOFTE. 

(Continuation  of  File  1479,  Nos.  20-22.)  (1556^8.) 


[Dorset.] 


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BUNDLE  1520 


1.  Thomas  ADYNGRAVE  and  Anne  his  [wife],  daughter  of 

Thomas  PAGETT,  v. 

Will  of  Thomas  Pagett.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII; 
Audley . ) 

2.  James  APOTT  of  London,  grocer,  v.  William  NEVELL. 
?Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI; 
Wriothesley . ) 

3.  Nicholas  AWDELEY,  Thomas  COOKE  and  Robert v. 

Walter  WADLOND. 

Bond.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

4.  Richard  AWDELEY  esquire  v. 

Debt  from  lands  in  Sturminster  Marshall  and  Newton 
Peveril.  Bill,  faded.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI; 
Wriothesley. ) 

5.  John  BADLAND  v.  Nicholas  TALBOT. 

Lands  held  by  John  Palmer.  Answer  and  replication, 
mutilated. 

6.  Thomasin  BALLED  and  George  BRYTTEN  v.  Margery 
BRYTTEN. 

Debt.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Edward  VI;  Paulet.) 

7.  Humphrey  BARNEHOUSE  esquire  v.  Sir  Hugh  STUKELEY. 
Lands  in  ?Parnacott.  Bill,  faded.  (Edward  VI; 

Rich.  ) 


8.  Joan  BLAND,  widow  of  William  BLAND  of  London, 

haberdasher,  v. 

Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 


9.  William  BRAFFYN  v 

Lands  in  Bradwell.  Bill,  fragment.  (Edward  VI; 
Rich.  ) 


10. 

Thomas  BROOKE  and  ?Anne 

his  wife 

v.  Richard 

DEVENYSHE. 

Bill, 

fragment . (Edward  VI; 

Paul et . ) 

11. 

John  BROUN  v. 

Bill, 

fragment . (Henry  VIII; 

Audley.  ) 

12. 

John  BROWNE  v.  Nicholas 

ROOKWOOD. 

Answe  r. 

13. 

William  BROWNE  v.  Humphrey  STILE 

esqui re . 

House  formerly  of  Dame  Mawdelyn  Tate  of  London. 
Bill,  faded.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 


MIDDLESEX. 


? LONDON. 


DORSET. 


DEVON. 


LONDON. 


LONDON. 


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14.  William  BURNELL  v.  Thomas  ATKINSON  and  Edward 
PETINGER. 

Indentures  and  leases.  Answer  and  replication. 

15.  BURTON  of  London  v.  the  Mayor  and  Sheriffs 

of  London. 


Lease  of  a house  from  Dr.  Brewrton,  master  of 

St.  Bartholomew's  hospital.  Bill,  faded.  (Henry  VIII; 

Audi ey . ) 

16.  Alice  BYSET  v 

Land,  in  'Kinggrowe'  manor.  Bill,  mutilated. 

(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI;  Wriothesl ey . ) 

17.  Dame  Elizabeth  CONSTABLE,  widow  of  Sir  Marmeduke 

CONSTABLE,  v 

Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

18.  Dr.  ? DAKONS  v.  Richard  bishop  of  Coventry  and 
Lichfield. 

Return  to  writ  of  dedimus  potestatem,  mutilated. 

(Edward  VI;  Rich.) 

19.  Hugh  DANY v.  David  ap  LAWRENS. 

Abduction  of  wife  and  goods.  Bill,  fragment. 

(Edward  VI;  Rich.) 

20.  James  ap  DAVID  of  Bishopston  v 

Lands  late  of  Jevan  ap  Guillum.  Bill,  fragment. 

(Mary;  bishop  of  Winchester.) 

21.  Thomas  DERBYE  v.  William 

Lands  formerly  of  William  Derbye.  Bill,  mutilated. 
(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI;  Wriothesley.  ) 

22.  Bernard  DOBELL  v.  Henry  HARRYS. 

Debt.  Answer,  mutilated. 

23.  of  Surrey  and  Agnes  his  wife  and  Elizabeth 

ELYOT  of  Guildford  v.  John  AUNSELL. 

Lands  called  ‘Lawrences'.  Bill,  fragment. 

(Henry  VIII;  Audley. ) 

24.  John  EYR,  John  BLENARHASS and  Robert 

GOSNOLDE  the  younger,  executors  of  John 
GOSNOLDE  of  Barham,  Suffolk,  v 

Leybourne  and  ‘Coupe’  woods.  Bill,  fragment. 

(Edward  VI;  Paulet.) 

25.  and daughter  of  Thomas  FELLIPPES  v. 


Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Edward  VI;  Rich.) 


? LONDON. 


LONDON. 


LONDON  etc. 


? GLAMORGAN. 


SURREY. 


KENT. 


EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS  - BUNDLE  1520 


26 

John  FYSCH v. 

Arthur 

?Debt . 

Bill,  mut  Hated. 

(Edward  VI;  bishop 

of  Ely 

27. 

Richard  7GRALLE  v. 

Thomas  ? BELCH  . 

Bill, 

faded.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

28. 

John  GROVE  v.  ? William  GROVE. 

Debt . 

Bill,  mutilated. 

( Mary 

; bishop  of  Winchester.) 

29. 

William  HANCOK  of 
BRAYNE. 

Bromsgrove,  tanner,  v. 

John 

Debt . 

Bill , mutilated. 

(Henry  VIII  or  Edward 

VI; 

Wriothesley . ) 

30. 

Bill, 

John  HAWARDE  v. 
fragment.  (Mary; 

bishop  of  Winchester.  ) 

31.  Walter  HENDLE  and  Margery  his  wife  v.  Alice 
COTTON  widow. 

Writ  of  dedimus  potestatem.  (26  Henry  VIII.  ) 

32.  Elizabeth  HETHE  v.  Richard  PARKYNS  and  John 
PARKER. 

Lease  of  houses.  Replication. 

33.  Nicholas  HUDSON  and  ? Dorothy  his  wife  v.  John 
BARTON,  Thomas  ADAM,  John  FORNE,  and  Roger 
NEWTON. 

Lands  in  Wirksworth.  Bill,  faded.  (Henry  VIII; 

Audi ey . ) 

34.  William  HUXLEY  v 

Lands  in  Denbigh.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII; 

Audi ey . ) 

35.  Henry  HYOTT  v.  Edward  BONSTALL,  vicar  of 
Nether  Swell. 

Vicarage  of  Nether  Swell.  Bill,  faded.  (Henry  VIII 
or  Edward  VI;  Wriothesley . ) 

36.  John  INGAT  of  Carlton  v. 

Sale  of  land  at  Winston.  Bill,  fragment. 

(Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

37  . John  KE v. 

Bill,  mutilated.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

38  Bernard  KNYGHT,  a Venetian,  v 

Bill,  fragment.  (Mary;  bishop  of  Winchester.) 

39.  Edward  KYNGDON  v.  William  7ACH0RN  and  others. 

Lands  etc.  of  Thomas  Beare.  Bill,  fragment. 

(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI;  Wriothesley.) 


WORCESTER. 


DERBY . 
DENBIGH. 

GLOUCESTER. 

SUFFOLK. 

SURREY. 


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EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS  - BUNDLE  1520 


40.  Jevan  LECHE  v.  John  ap  DAVID. 

Debt.  Bill.  (Edward  VI;  Rich.) 

41.  of  London,  son  of  Robert  LEGGE,  v 

Lands.  Bill  and  answer,  fragments.  (Henry  VIII; 
Audi ey . ) 

42.  Henry  LEYE  and  Denise  his  wife  and  Matthew  LEYE 


v.  Sir  John  BONHAM. 

Lands  formerly  of  Henry  lord  Brock.  Writ  of  dedimus 
potestatem  and  answer.  (1  & 2 Philip  and  Mary.) 


43.  John  LIEVESO of  Wolverhampton,  merchant  of 

the  staple  of  Calais,  v.  Thomas  MARTEN. 

?Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Edward  VI;  Paulet.  ) 

44.  David  LLOYD  v.  William  ap  MORYS. 

Bill  and  answer,  fragments.  (Edward  VI;  Rich.) 

45.  son  of  John  LOWE  v.  William  LEE. 

Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Edward  VI;  bishop  of  Ely.) 

46.  John  MALL N of  London,  bricklayer,  and 

Margaret  his  wife  v.  Dame  Elizabeth  CONSTABLE, 
wife  of  Sir  Marmaduke  CONSTABLE. 

Debt.  Bill,  faded.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

47.  Henry  MANNOKKES  of  Streatham  v 

Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

48.  Alexander  MARLER  of  London  v 

?Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI; 

Wriothesl ey . ) 

49.  William  MARTEN,  William  HOLMAN  and  Richard  MARTEN 
Robert  GYLLETT  and  Eleanor  his  wife. 


Will  of  William  Rate,  late  husband  of  Eleanor  Gyllett. 

Writ  of  dedimus  potestatem  and  answer.  (34  Henry  VIII.) 

50.  William  7MARTEY  of  Butterwick  v.  Francis 

Lands  in  Freiston,  Butterwick,  Skirbeck,  Toft,  Boston 
and  Friskney.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or 
Edward  VI;  Wriothesley . ) 

51.  John  MASTERS  v.  Harry  FRY. 

Lands  etc.  formerly  of  Margaret  WYTCOMBE.  Answer. 

( Henry  VIII. ) 

52.  Geoffrey  MATHEWE  and  Edith  his  wife  v. 

Thomas 

Writ  of  dedimus  potestatem,  mutilated. 

53.  Richard  MERCER  of  Newport,  Essex,  fletcher,  v 

Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 


SALOP. 


STAFFORD. 


LONDON. 
? SURREY. 


DORSET. 

LINCOLN. 


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EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS  - BUNDLE  1520 


54.  Peter and  Margery  his  wife,  one  of  the 

daughters  of  Robert  FOKEYS  of , Norfolk, 

and  Walter  MOORE  and  Isabel  his  wife,  another  of 
Robert's  daughters,  v.  William  PAGE. 

Messuages.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

55.  Thomas  ap  MORGAN  v.  Matthew  ap  Richard  VAGHAN 

and  Margaret 

Return  to  writ  of  dedimus  potestatum,  mutilated. 

(Mary;  Archbishop  of  York.) 

56.  Geoffrey  M VE  gentleman  and  Edith  his  wife 

v 

Manor  of  Easton  Bassett.  Bill,  fragment. 


(Mary;  Bishop  of  Winchester.) 

57.  William  MYLLEFURT1IE  v 

Will.  Bill,  fragment.  (Edward  VI;  Bishop  of  Ely.) 

58.  William  NALL  v.  Henry  BYROM. 

Debt.  Answer. 

59.  John  7NAYL0R  v.  Thomas  GODDARD  of  Compton, 

Wilts. 

Debt.  Bill,  faded.  (Edward  VI;  Rich.) 

60.  John  PARSON  v 

?Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

61.  Ralph  PILKYNGTON v.  John  GEE  of Chester, 

Lancs.,  clothier. 

Depositions  before  commissioners,  fragment. 

(Edward  VI;  bishop  of  Ely.) 

62.  Anthony  PORTER,  son  and  heir  of  Richard  PORTER, 


v.  John  GRYVELL. 

Grant  by  Sir  William  Compton  to  Sir  Edward  Gryvell. 
Bill,  mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI; 
Wriothesley . ) 

63.  John  PRUST,  clerk,  late  abbot  of  Hartland,  v. 

Edward 

Arrest  and  imprisonment  after  the  Dissolution  for  an 
annuity  granted  before;  Bill,  mutilated. 

(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI;  Wriothesley.) 

64.  Nicholas  RO v.  John  COLLES  of  Langton. 

Lease.  Bill,  fragment.  (Edward  VI;  Paulet.) 

65.  Richard  ap  John  ap  ROGER  and  Roger  JONES  v. 
John  ap  GRYFFITH. 

Lands  of  Gyttyn  ap  Jevan  ap  Eugyon;  whether  held  by 
gavelkind  or  borough  English.  Answer. 


WILTS. 


LANCASHIRE. 


? DEVON. 


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EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS  - BUNDLE  1520 


66.  Thomas  ROLSTON  and  William  WHYTINGTON  v.__ 
Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

67.  RUDER  of  Walkeringham,  Notts,  v. 

Bill,  fragment. 

68.  Ella  SEMSON  v 


Marriage  of  Robert  Semson,  son  of  Ella,  to  Janet 
daughter  of  Thomas  Banke  of  Johnby,  Cumberland, 
husbandman.  Bill,  fragment.  (Mary; 
bishop  of  Winchester.) 

69.  Humphrey  SKYRES  v. 

Will.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI; 
Wriothesley . ) 

70.  George  SMYTH  v.  Agnes 

Writ  of  dedimus  potestatem,  mutilated. 

(37  [Henry  VIII.] ) 

71.  7SNYDFYTH  knight  v. 

?Debt.  Bill,  faded.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

72.  Humphrey  SOMERFORD  v. 

Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

73.  Ellis  STEWARD  v. and  Agnes 

Return  to  writ  of  dedimus  potestatem,  fragment . 

(31  Henry  VIII. ) 

74.  Richard  David  VAUGHAN  v.  Philip  John  David 
VAUGHAN,  Robert  MORGAN  and  Meredith  GRUFFYTHE. 

Lands.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI; 
Wriothesley.  ) 

75.  John  WALSGROVE  of  Bristol  v.  William  SANDYE  of 
Great  Malvern,  husbandman. 

?Debt  and  imprisonment.  Bill,  faded  and  mutilated. 
(Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

76.  John  WARBERLEY  goldsmith  v.  John  HICMAN 
goldsmith. 

Plate  of  William  Rundell.  Rejoinder. 

77.  John  ZOUCHE  knight,  lord  Zouche,  v 

Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI; 
Wriothesley.  ) 

78.  Richard v.  John  BARNARDE  and  Thomas 

MARSHALL. 

Lands.  Bill,  faded.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 


? SALOP. 


STAFFORD. 


RADNOR. 


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EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS  - BUNDLE  1520 

79.  Thomas v. BATEMAN. 

Judgment  requested  in  a previous  Chancery  suit  of  26 
Henry  VIII  concerning  land.  Bill,  fragment. 

(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI;  Wriothesley . ) 

80.  Thtomas] v.  Thomas  BLAKBORN. 

Failure  to  clean  dykes  on  lands  leased  to  defendant  by 
Robert  Pulvertof.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII; 

Audi ey . ) 

81.  Thomas v. BLUMFILD. 

Lands.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI; 
Wriothes 1 ey . ) 

82.  William v.  William  BOCHER. 

Debt.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI; 
Wriothesley. ) 

83.  v.  Robert  BROWNE  of  Crawley  and  Robert 

CHAUNDELER. 

Lands  formerly  of  John  Arnolde,  Henry  Chamsome,  John 
Whitenaye  and  Thomas  Peperliam.  Bill,  fragment. 

(Edward  VI;  Rich.) 

84.  v.  Elizabeth  wife  and  executrix  of  John 

CLOSE. 

Debt.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

85.  v.  David  COLE. 

Lands  and  goods.  Bill  and  answer,  fragments. 

(Henry  VIII;  Audley.  ) 

86.  v.  Robert  CRAYNE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 

Writ  of  dedimus  potestatem,  mutilated. 

(38  [Henry  VIIl] . ) 

87.  v.  Marion  DENNYS. 

Writ  of  dedimus  potestatum,  fragment. 

(36  [Henry  VIIl] . ) 

88.  John v.  Elizabeth  ERDYSWYKE. 

Debt  at  Stafford.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Henry  VIII; 
Audley . ) 

89.  v.  William  FARRE,  John  WATSON  and  John 

HODYNOT. 

Surrender  of  land  in  manorial  court.  Bill,  mutilated. 
(Edward  VI;  Paulet.) 

90.  v.  Humphrey  FORTESCU  and  Mynson  his  wife. 

Writ  of  dedimus  potestatem,  mutilated. 

( 36  [Henry  VIIl] . ) 


PEMBROKE. 


SUFFOLK. 


SURREY. 


DEVON. 


STAFFORD. 


EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS 


BUNDLE  152  0 


91. 


v. 


.John  GOODCHYLD, 


William  DRAPER  and 


Peter  SMYTHEMAN. 

Lands.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI; 
Wriothesl ey . ) 


92.  v.  Richard  HANNF.Y,  late  abbot  of  B_ 

Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

93.  v HARPER. 


Debt:  defendant  imprisoned  at  Chester  but  released 

on  payment  of  bribe.  Bill,  fragment:  writ  to  Mayor 

and  Recorder  of  Chester  to  inquire.  (33  Henry  VIII. ) 


94.  v.  Joan  and  Robert  I1ARRYSON. 

Lands.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

95.  v.  John  JENKYNS  gentleman  and  Elizabeth 

his  wife. 

Lands  in  Watton.  Answer,  fragment. 

96-  Alice v.  ?William  MARTEN  of  Freiston, 

yeoman . 

Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

97.  of  Southampton,  gentleman,  v.  Richard 

MATHEW. 

Lease  of  lands  of  Francis  Palmers  of  Linslade.  Bill, 


mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI;  Wr i othes 1 ey . ) 

98.  Bernard v.  Gryffyn  MEREDYTH. 

Debt  for  provisions  for  soldiers  going  to  France;  case 
previously  held  in  Exeter  city  court.  Bill,  mutilated 
and  faded.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI;  Wr i othes 1 ey . ) 


99  v.  Peter  MYDDELTON  of  co.  York,  gentleman. 

Debt.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

100.  of  Pucklechurch  v.  John  OSBORNE  of 

Marshfield. 

Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

101.  , ?vicar  of  Appledore,  v.  John  PLANE. 

Thefts  from  Appledore  church.  Bill,  faded  and 
mutilated.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

102.  MELL,  citizen  and  haberdasher  of  London,  v. 

Walter  POTTER,  citizen  and  merchant  of  London. 


Imprisonment  for  debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII; 
Audley.  ) 


103.  v.  Hugh  PYBETT. 

Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 


3 3 0 
ESSEX. 


CHESTER. 


LINCOLN. 

BUCKINGHAM. 

DEVON. 

YORK. 

GLOUCESTER. 

KENT. 

LONDON. 


331 


EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS  - BUNDLE  1520 


104.  v.  Francis  ROLLISTONE  esquire. 

Detention  of  household  goods.  Bill,  mutilated. 

(Edward  VI;  Rich. ) 

105.  v.  Robert  SAKEFELLD  gentleman. 

Lease  of  ‘Harvys  Felld’.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII 

or  Edward  VI;  Wriothesl ey . ) BEDFORD. 

106.  v.  Richard  STOKEY. 

Lands  of  Robert  Gaydon.  Bill,  mutilated. 

(Henry  VIII;  Audley.)  


107.  of  Devon,  esquire,  v.  Richard  STRODE  of 

Newnham . 

Debt.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI; 

Wriothesley. ) DEVON. 

108.  of  Surrey  v.  William  TAYLOUR  and  Richard 

STOKTON. 

Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.)  

109.  v.  Robert  TEVEREY. 

Lands  in  Little  Thrompton  and  Long  Eaton.  Bill,  faded. 

(Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI;  Wriothesley.)  DERBY. 

110.  v.  Thomas  TURGES  of  Alton,  Hants. 

Debt.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI; 

Wriothesley. ) LONDON. 

111.  v.  Roger  VALENTYNE  yeoman. 

Sale.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.)  SUFFOLK. 

112.  v.  John  WALKER. 

Deeds.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.)  

113.  John v.  William  WALLYS. 


Lease  obtained  by  fraud.  Bill,  mutilated. 
(Edward  VI;  Rich. ) 


114.  v.  John  WAREN. 

Debt.  Bill  and  answer,  fragments.  (Henry  VIII; 
Audley . ) 


115.  v.  James  WARREYNE. 

Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII; 

116.  v.  Richard  WESTRAM. 

Lands.  Bill,  fragment.  (Edward  VI; 

117.  v.  William  WYLLIAMS. 


Bond  concerning  soap.  Bill,  fragment. 
Audi ey . ) 


Audley. ) BRISTOL. 

bishop  of  Ely.  ) 

(Henry  VIII; 

SOUTHAMPTON. 


118.  V.  ?Thom as  WYLSON. 

Debt.  Bill,  fragment . (Edward  VI;  Rich. ) 


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EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS  - BUNDLE  1520 

119.  v.  Robert  WYOTT. 

Debt  for  board  and  lodgings:  and  trespass.  Bill, 

faded.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

120.  v . Richard  YVE  gentleman. 

Debt  from  the  parsonage  of  West Bill,  fragment. 

(Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 


121. 

Alice  v.  Wi 1 1 i am 

Answe  r, 

fragment . 

122. 

Sir  George  v.  . 

Debt . 

Bill,  fragment . 

(Edward  VI; 

Rich. ) 

123. 

and  Joan 

_v 

Debt . 

Bill,  fragment. 

(Henry  VIII; 

Audi ey 

124. 

Ri  chard v . 

Vicarage  of  Bilsby.  Bill 

, fragment. 

(Henry 

Edward  VI;  Wriothesley. ) 

125.  William v. 

Lands  called  ‘Ingeston'  in  Bishop!s  Frome. 

Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

126.  of  co.  Carmarthen,  gentleman,  v. 

?Shipwreck  during  trade  with  Portugal.  Bill,  fragment . 
(Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 


127.  of  Essex,  draper,  v , his  creditors. 

Debt.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Edward  VI;  bishop  of  Ely.) 

128.  of  London  v. 


Sale  of  a messuage  according  to  the  custom  of  the  manor 
of  Stepney.  Bill,  fragment.  (Edward  VI;  Rich.) 

129.  of  Somerset,  widow,  v.  Thomas and 

Chri sti an 

Land.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

130.  V . Beatrice 

Lands  in  llumberston.  Bill,  fragment.  (Edward  VI; 
Rich. ) 

131.  v.  Sir  Harry and 

Debt.  Bill,  fragment. 

132.  V.  Richard , John and  Robert 

Writ  of  dedimus  potestatem,  fragment. 

133.  v . Robert 

Lands  formerly  of  Gikestas  Francheham.  Bill, 
fragment.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI;  Wriothesley.) 


LONDON. 


LINCOLN. 


HEREFORD. 


MIDDLESEX. 


SOMERSET. 


LINCOLN. 


KENT. 


333 


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134.  v • Stephen 

House  at  Horsham  etc.  Bill,  fragment.  (Edward  VI; 
Bishop  of  Ely . ) 


135. 

v.  Steven 

?Debt . 

Bill,  fragment. 

(Henry 

VIII; 

Audley. ) 

136. 

v . Wi  1 1 i am 

and 

Vv'i  1 1 i am 

Debt . 

Bill,  fragment . 

( Henry 

VIII; 

Audi ey . ) 

137. 

v. 

Lands  of  John  Alen  and  others  in  Droitwich  and  Falsam. 
Bill  and  answer,  fragments.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 


138.  v. 

Rectory  of  Etr Bill,  fragment. 

(Henry  VIII;  Audley. ) 

139.  v 

Land.  Bill,  fragment.  (Edward  VI;  Rich.) 

140.  v 

Lands  in  Stoke  by  Clare.  Bill,  fragment. 
(Henry  VIII;  Audley. ) 


141.  v 

Debt  in  Warwick.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Henry  VIII; 
Audley . ) 

142.  v 

Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Edward  VI;  Bishop  of  Ely.) 

143.  v 

Debt  of  Scotsman  for  lodgings.  Bill,  fragment. 
(Edward  VI;  Bishop  of  Ely.) 

Debt  resulting  from  former  plea  of  plaintiff  v.  John 
Mores  of  Farnham,  esquire,  and  John  Benet,  late 
citizen  and  grocer  of  London.  Bill,  mutilated. 

(Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 


145.  v 

Land  in  Kinver.  Bill,  fragment. 

146.  v 

Debt  re  coal  from  [Newcastle  upon]  Tyne  for  Calais  and 

elsewhere.  Bill,  fragment. 

147.  v 

Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

148.  v 

Rectory  and  church  of  Preston  on  Stour.  Bill, 
fragment.  (Edward  VI;  Rich.) 


SUSSEX. 

DEVON. 

ESSEX. 

WORCESTER. 

NORFOLK . 
? BUCK INGHAM. 

SUFFOLK. 

WARWICK. 


LONDON. 


STAFFORD. 


NORFOLK. 


GLOUCESTER. 


334 


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149.  v 

Seizure  of  wood  at  Ipswich.  Bill,  fragment. 

(Henry  VIII;  Audley.)  SUFFOLK. 


150.  v. 

Lands  descending  to  John  Osborne.  Bill,  fragment. 

(Henry  VIII;  Audley.)  

151.  v. 

Lands  in  Fawley  of  William  lord  Seynt  John.  Bill,  SOUTHAMPTON, 

fragment.  (Henry  VIII;or  Edward  VI;  Wr i o thes 1 ey . ) DORSET. 

152.  v 

?Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Edward  VI;  Bishop  of  Ely.)  LONDON. 

153.  v. 

Debt.  Bill,  fragment.  (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI; 

Wriothesl ey . ) NORFOLK. 

154.  v. 

Manors  of  Silverton  and  Rew  and  lands  therein  and  in 
Newland,  Edge  Barton,  Lustleigh,  Wadham  and  Newcott. 

Bill,  fragment . (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI; 

Wriothesley . ) DEVON. 


155. 

Lease 

v . 

of  a messuage.  Bii 

156- 

v.  _ 

?Debt 

Bill,  fragment . 

157. 

V. 

Land . 

Bill,  fragment. 

158. 

Bill, 

v.__ 

fragment . 

( Edward 

159. 

y.__ 

Bill, 

fragment . 

( Edward 

160. 

v. 

Fragment . 

161. 

V. 

Bill, 

fragment . 

(Henry 

162-164. 

Fragments 

of  bills. 

Wriothesley. ) 

165-166. 

Fragments 

of  bills 

167-169. 

Fragments 

of  bills 

170. 

Fragment 

of  answer. 

Fragments. 


I,  fragment . 

(Edward  VI;  Rich.) 

(Edward  VI;  bishop  of  Ely.  ) 
VI;  Rich.) 

VI;  Bishop  of  Ely.) 

VIII;  Audley.) 

. (Henry  VIII  or  Edward  VI; 

. (Edward  VI;  Rich. ) 


ESSEX. 
? SUFFOLK. 
CORNWALL. 
NORFOLK. 


171-191. 


EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS 


BUNDLE  1521 

1.  Richard  A.  BOROWE  v.  William  RANDALL. 

Plymouth . Bill. 

2.  Richard  ANDELEBY  v.  John  FYLION  alias  KNEBWORTH. 
Estate  of  Eleanor  Andeleby  in  Dunstable  and  Caddington. 
Bill  only. 

3.  William  ARKYLL  v.  Thomas  POOLES  and  Alan  ELAND. 
Title  deeds  of  property  in  Kirton  in  Holland. 

4.  Thomas  ARUNDELL  v.  Jane  and  Richard  CHAMMOND. 

Money  matter.  Bill,  mutilated. 

5.  William  A STED  v.  Wilmot  HILLING  and 

Christopher  BURY. 

Money  matter.  Bill,  mutilated. 

(Philip  and  Mary;  Heath.) 

6.  Walter  BABINGTON,  Agnes  his  wife  and  Mary  TRAVERS 
v.  Robert  DILLON  and  George  MOLES. 

Profits  of  an  enfeoffment  to  users  of  lands  in  Pyll  in 
Tawton  Bishop,  Landkey,  South  Radworthy,  Rockley, 
Whitefield  [in  Manwood] , Barnstaple,  Newton  Bishop, 
Fremington,  Great  and  Little  Torrington.  Bill. 

( Edward  VI . ) 

7.  John  BARNARDESTON  v.  John  BATTE. 

Grafton;  manor.  Bill.  (Philip  and  Mary.) 

8.  Thomas  BATTERELL  (?)  v.  Thomas  WALL  and  Joan  his 
wife. 

Estate  of  Thomas  Russell.  Bill,  mutilated. 

9.  Francis  BAYKER  v.  Thomas  BAWNE. 

Parcel  of  the  manor  of  Skerne.  Rejoinder. 

(Philip  and  Mary. ) 

10.  John  BAWDYN,  John  COLYN,  John  GEDY,  John  PAWLYN 
the  younger  and  William  BLYGHE  v.  John  and  Thomas 
BLACKMOWRE , Robert  WHALE  and  John  HOIGGE. 

Deeds  of  lands  etc.  in  South  Petherwin. 

11.  Thomas  BAWNE  and  Bridget  his  wife  v.  John  SPENCER. 
Title  deeds  of  an  oxgang  of  land  in  Gotham.  Mutilated. 
(Philip  and  Mary. ) 

12.  John  BELLOWE  v.  Francis  BUNTING. 

East  Wykeham.  Bill. 

13.  Hugh  BOSTOCKE  and  John  DAVID  v.  Jevan  DIO. 

Unlawful  arrest.  Bill. 


DEVON . 

BEDFORD  and 
HERTFORD, 
now  BEDFORD. 

LINCOLN. 


DEVON. 

WILTS. 

STAFFORD. 

[YORK]  . 

CORNWALL. 

NOTTINGHAM. 

LINCOLN. 


DENBIGH. 


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EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS  - BUNDLE  1521 


14.  John  BOWRE,  priest  v.  Sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Unlawful  imprisonment  in  the  Counter  and  Newgate. 

Bill,  mutilated.  (Henry  VIII;  Warham.)  MIDDLESEX. 

15.  John  BRAMEFELD  v.  Richard  BOYDEN. 

Debt.  Bill,  mutilated.  CAMBRIDGE. 

16.  Thomas  BRANFORDE  v.  Mayor  and  Sheriffs  of  LONDON. 

Petition  for  writ  of  certiorari  concerning  actions  for 
debt  in  courts  of  City  of  London.  Faded. 

(Henry  VIII;  Wolsey. ) 


17.  John  BROUN  v.  Randolph  BILLINGTON. 

Lease  of  a manor.  Replication,  mutilated. 

18-  John  BRYMESGROVE,  citizen  and  woolpacker  of 

London  v.  Thomas  MARS1IE  and  Agnes  widow  of  Robert 
Byron. 

Petition  for  certiorari.  (Henry  VIII.) 


19.  Thomas  BURTON  and  another  v. 

Parsonage  of  Clipston.  Bill,  mutilated. 

(Philip  and  Mary;  Gardiner.)  NORTHAMPTON. 


20.  Owen  BUTLER  v.  Walter  VAUZGHAN. 

Title  deeds  of  property  with  lordship  of  Ogmore. 


CARMARTHEN 

and 

GLAMORGAN. 


21.  William  BYSSELL  and  Christian  his  wife,  Ralph 

LEY  and  Alice  his  wife,  Mary  HYLL,  William 
BYRDE  and  others  v.  Edward  BROOKE  and  Agnes 
his  wife. 

Title  deeds  of  Solihull,  Dudley,  Langley,  Rowley, 
Tillington  and  Hyll.  Mutilated.  (Edward  VI.) 


WARWICK, 
WORCESTER, 
STAFFORD, 
and  SALOP. 


22.  Thomas  BYXFORD  and  Agnes  his  wife,  daughter  and 
heir  of  William  Markaund  v.  John  WYLDON,  clerk, 

Thomas  COUPERE  and  Cecilia  his  wife,  executors 
of  William  W'yldon. 

Title  deeds  of  a messuage  and  oxgang  in  Helmesley. 

(Henry  VIII. ) YORK. 

23.  Henry  CAPELL,  knight  v.  Thomas  GRIFFYN,  knight. 

Manor  of  Walton  in  Gordano.  (Philip  and  Mary.)  SOMERSET. 

24.  Peter  CHAMPENEYS  v.  William  SCOTE,  clerk  and 
Margaret  his  wife. 

Marriage  settlement  of  lands  in  Honiton  and  Aroliscombe. 

Bill.  DEVON. 


25-26-  Edward  CHURCHELEY  v.  Thomas  MOGGE  and  Thomas 
POWTER. 

Property  of  Thomas  Mogge  deceased.  Mutilated. 
(Henry  VIII. ) 


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27.  William  COKE,  Robert  KEYS  v.  Thomas  KEYS,  Margery 
and  Robert  COWPER  alias  BYNGHAM. 

Title  deeds  of  property  in  Kilbourne,  Horsley  and 
Horsley  Woodhouse.  Mutilated.  (Mary.) 

28.  COLBYN  v.  Henry  and  Alice  CORDEN. 

Pyworthy.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Philip  and  Mary.) 

29.  William  COLE  and  Joan  his  wife,  John  RUNDELL  and 
Thomasyn  his  wife  v.  Thomas  SPRYE  and  Joan  his 
wife,  Hockeday  and  Thomas  TREMLETT. 


Title  deeds  of  lands  at  East  Liddaton  in  Brentor, 
Dringwell  in  Thrusherton,  and  Thorne  in  Broadwoodwidger . 
Bill. 

30.  Elizabeth  COLLYER,  widow  of  Henry  v.  John  STOCKER 
and  Joan  his  wife. 

Estate  of  Henry  Collyer.  Bill.  (Philip  and  Mary.) 

31.  George  COLLYNS  v.  John  CLARKE,  draper. 

Debt . Bill . 

32.  Robert  DANNE  v.  Owyn  HOPTON. 

Property  of  Priory  of  Blythburgh.  Bill,  mutilated. 
(Philip  and  Mary;  Heath.) 

33.  John  DANYS,  parson  of  Gunthorpe  v.  Gregory  DANYS, 
a Counsel. 

Money  matters,  negligence  in  acting  in  plaintiff’s  case. 
Bill. 


34.  Sir  Maurice  DENYS  v.  Sir  Nicholas  POYNTZ. 

Manors  of  Pucklechurch  and  Westerleigh  parcel  of  Bishop 
and  Chapter  of  Bath  and  Wells.  Mutilated. 

(Philip  and  Mary. ) 

35.  [John  DONK ( ? ) ] v. 
wife  ( ? ) ] . 

A messuage,  unspecified. 

(Henry  VIII. ) 

36.  Thomas,  Marquis  of  DORSET,  v.  William  COTTON. 
Custody  of  documents  of  bailiwick  of  Stoke  upon  Tern. 
(Henry  VIII. ) 

37.  Sir  Roger  DOR ER  v.  John  A MORE. 

Refusal  to  carry  out  agreement.  Bill,  faded. 

38.  Walter  EBELL  v.  Richard  STAPYLTON,  Edward  CLERK. 
Estate  of  James  Clerk,  deceased,  parson  of  Borough 
Green . 


[John  INGE  and  Alice  his 
Answer,  mutilated. 


39.  Hugh  EDWARDS  v.  Jennet  WARDE,  wife  of  John. 

Deeds  of  property  within  the  franchise  of  Oswestry. 
(Edward  VI;  Wriothesley. ) 


DERBY. 

DEVON. 

DEVON. 

DORSET. 

LONDON. 

SUFFOLK. 

NORFOLK. 

GLOUCESTER. 


SALOP. 


CAMBRIDGE. 


SALOP. 


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40.  William  ELOND  v.  Richard  SMART. 

A silver  pot.  Faded. 

41.  William  ESTEBROKE  the  younger  v.  John  BROCK. 

Title  deeds  of  messuage  in  [Drewnteignton] . Mutilated. 
(Philip  and  Mary.) 

42.  John  FERRER  alias  BAKER  and  Alice  his  wife  v. 

Sir  John  SYDENHAM. 

Sandhill  near  Dunster.  Bill,  mutilated. 

(Philip  and  Mary.) 

43-47.  Thomas  FITZ  and  others  v.  Elizabeth  FITZ,  widow 

of  William,  and  Thomas  and  Ralph  MILWARD.  

Estate  of  William  Fitz.  Mutilated. 

48.  Thomas  FLOTMAN  v.  Henry  and  Agnes  FLOTMAN. 

Title  deeds  of  premises  in  Starston  and  Needham,  late 
John  Flotman.  Bill. 

49.  John  FOLKERD  and  Jane  his  wife  v.  Thomas  POOLE 
alias  POLLE. 

Ki  rton . 

50.  Thomas  FORSTER  v.  Thomas  MANFIELD. 

Title  deeds  of  premises  in  Northallerton.  Bill. 

51.  Robert  FORTH  v.  William  FORTH. 

Hadleigh,  Layham,  Kersey  and  Monks  Eleigh.  Bill. 

52.  Edmond  FRYER  v.  Edward  GREEN. 

Money  matter.  Bill,  mutilated. 

53.  John  FULLBROKE  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Humfrey 
COLE. 

Deeds  of  lands.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Philip  and  Mary.) 

54.  Thomas  FULLWELL  v.  John  GOODMAN. 

Lease  of  lands  of  the  Sub-Chartership  of  Wells 
•Cathedral.  (Philip  and  Mary.). 

55.  William  FYNCHAM  v . Robert  DRAKE. 

Hockwol d. 

56.  Mark  GLENE  v.  Robert  and  William  SPEDE. 

Title  deeds  of  a copyhold  in  Aylesbury.  Bill. 

(Henry  VIII. ) 

57-  Thomas  GODDARDE  v.  Guthlake  OVERTON. 

Manor  of  Rockley  (Temple  Rockley).  Bill,  faded. 

(Henry  VIII. ) 

58.  Thomas  GRANGER  and  Alice  his  wife  v.  Dunstan 

BRAY. 

Copyhold  of  Wargrave  Manor. 


DEVON. 

SOMERSET. 


NORFOLK. 

LINCOLN. 

YORK. 

SUFFOLK. 


DEVON. 

SOMERSET. 
NORFOLK . 

BUCKINGHAM. 

WILTSHIRE. 


BERKSHIRE. 


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59.  ap  GRUFFYTHES,  apprentice  v.  Thomas  ap 

GRUFFYTHES,  Roger  ap  JOHN. 

Estate  of  William  ap  Gruffythes  in  Dymeirchion.  Bill. 

60.  William  GYE  and  Jane  his  wife  v.  Henry  GYE. 


Marriage  settlement  of  lands  etc.  at  Uphill  in  Gratton. 
in  Newton  Ferrers.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Edward  VI; 

Ely.  ) 


61.  Thomas  HARTE  v.  Ellen  HARTE. 

Custom  of  the  manor  of  Uplyme.  Mutilated. 

(Edward  VI . ) 

62.  John  HASELWOD  and  Katherine  his  wife  v.  Edward 
MARMYON,  clerk,  and  Edith  MARMYON,  widow. 

Title  deeds  of  manors  of  Newton  and  Galby,  lands  in 
Lessingham,  Rippingale  and  Dunsby,  etc.  Bill. 

(Henry  VIII. ) 


63.  Arthur  HEDOAR  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v. 

AKRENE,  John. 

Title  deeds  of  messuage  in  Partney.  Bill. 

64.  William  HEYWARDE  and  his  wife  v.  Anthony 
HUDDELSTON. 

Debt.  Bill,  mutilated. 

65.  Hugh  HILL  v.  Humphrey  HILL. 

Money  matters. 

66.  Robert  HILL  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  William 
ROBIN  and  Humphrey  ARUNDELL. 

Trehudreth  in  Blisland;  manor  late  of  Thomas  Luccomb. 

67.  [HILL]  v.  Sir  Richard  HILL. 

St.  Merryn.  Bill,  mutilated. 

68.  Richard  HOGGE  v.  William  PONTE. 

Dal  1 ingt on . Bill . 

69.  Morgan  HOLLAND  v.  Ryce  DAY. 

Money  matter.  Bill. 

70.  Morgan  HOLLAND  v.  Robert  ap  OWEN. 

Money  matters.  Bill. 

71.  Morgan  HOLLAND  v.  Gryffyth  WEYTH. 

Money  matters.  Bill. 

72.  William  HUDSON  v.  John  JENKYNSON,  John  SKUTT, 
Robert  ROO  and  Richard  SOUTHWARK,  Master  and 
Wardens  of  the  Merchant  Tailors  Company. 

Mews  called  ‘Saresson  hedde  * in  Friday  Street.  Bill . 
(Henry  VIII. ) 


FLINT. 

DEVON. 

DEVON. 

LEICESTER 

and 

LINCOLN. 

LINCOLN. 

GLOUCESTER. 


CORNWALL. 

CORNWALL. 

SUSSEX. 


LONDON. 


EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS 


BUNDLE  1521 


73.  William  HUXLEY  v.  Fulke  SALISBURY. 

A great  brass  pot.  Bill,  mutilated. 

74.  Robert  HYLL,  clerk  v.  Geoffrey  BLYTHE,  Nicholas 
DARYNGTON  and  William  HYLL. 

Advowson  of  the  vicarage  of  St.  Michael  upon  V/yse 

(Wyre?)  by(?) nes  in  co.  Lancaster,  formerly  college 

of  St.  Mary  Magdalene,  Shrewsbury. 

75.  William  JENNYNS  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  Hugh 

SENKELEY  and STAUNTON. 

Copyholding  of  manor  of  Orsett.  Bill. 

76.  Hugh  JONES  v.  Alice  and  Richard  GOBY. 

Estate  of  Marmaduke  Jones.  Bill,  mutilated. 

(Henry  VIII. ) 

77.  John  KAYLWEY  v.  Thomas  GAWEN,  esquire. 

Lands  in  Gussage,  Knowlton  in  Horton,  late  monastery  ol 
Tarrant . 

78.  James  LAWTON  v.  John  DODDE. 

Land  in  High  Hatton  (Hatton  Hyneheth).  Bill. 

79-  Thomas  LEGET  v.  Richard  TURNER  and  Elinor  his 

wife. 

Deeds.  Bill . 

80.  Roger  a LEGH  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  John  SCOTT. 
Wood  called  ‘Therste*  in  Woodmansterne  and  Arbright. 
Mutilated.  (Henry  VII-VIII;  Warham.) 

81.  John  LOCKSMITH  v.  John  PERCIVAL. 

Mudgedown  (Moche  Dene)  and  Avonhall.  Bill,  mutilated. 

82.  John  LUTTRELL,  esquire  v.  David  BROCKWAYE. 
Advowson  of  Cheselbourne , late  abbess  and  convent  of 
Cerne . 


BUNDLE  1522 

1.  William  MARKEHAM  and  Frances  his  wife  v.  Chadd 

COKYN. 

Estate  of  llumfrey  Cokyn.  Bill.  (Henry  VIII.) 


2.  Robert  MARTEN  v.  Thomas  HOLTON,  Margaret  PECOKE, 
Title  deeds  of  land  at  Kirton.  (Philip  and  Mary. ) 

3.  William  and  Richard  MARTEN  and  William  HOLME(?) 
v.  Robert  GYLLETT  and  Elianor  his  wife. 

Money  matter.  Bill. 


ESSEX. 


DORSET. 

SALOP. 

HERTFORD. 

SURREY. 

GLOUCESTER. 

DORSET. 

WARWICK, 
BEDFORD, 
NORTHAMPTON, 
and  LEICESTER. 

SUFFOLK. 


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4.  Clemens  MASON  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v.  William 
DORRYNGTON  the  younger,  William  ARTHUR  and 
another. 

Estate  of  William  Dorryngton  in  They dongarnon . 

(Henry  VIII. ) 

5.  John  MAYNARD  v.  Henry  HAMLYN,  Robert  HOKER, 
William  ROSY, 

Administration  of  the  Guildhall  Court  at  Exeter.  Bill, 

mutilated.  (Henry  VIII.) 

6.  John  MERIIv  V.  David  HOELL. 

Tollhegod.  Bill. 

7.  Joan  MONYNG,  widow  of  Robert  v.  John  ARUNDELL. 

Debt.  Bill  only.  (James  I - Charles  I.) 

8.  Nicholas  MOSTYN,  Robert  LOVELL,  Hugh  CLYFE , 

Hugh  DART  and  others  v.  Katherine  SNYDALL, 

Thomas  DOWRYSH. 

Manor  of  Stockleigh  English.  Bill,  mutilated. 

(Henry  VIII. ) 

9.  MOULTON  and  Margaret  his  wife  v.  William 

POUNDE. 

Lands  on  Hayling  Island,  late  prior  of  Sheen 

Charterhouse,  part  of  estate  of  John  Moulton,  deceased. 

Bill , mut  Hated. 

10.  Christopher  MYGHELL  v.  John  BANYARD. 

North  Walsham.  Bill. 

11.  William  MYLFORTHE  alias  MYLFORDE  v.  Thomas 
COWPER. 

Estate  of  Laurence Bill.  (Henry  VIII.) 

12.  Alice  and  Joan  MYLW'ARD  v. Newerne  in  Lydney. 

Bill,  mutilated.  (Philip  and  Mary;  Heath.) 

13.  Hugh  NORRYS  v.  John  GEORGE,  John  BLAKE,  late 
abbot  of  Cirencester. 

Estate  of  Hugh  Norrys  the  elder.  Bill. 

14.  William  NOTE  and  Joan  his  wife  v.  William  SOPER. 

Annuity  on  property  in  New  Sarum.  Bill. 

15.  Francis  PALMER  v.  Thomas  WHUSON  and  Isabel  his 
wife. 

Whitton.  Bill,  faded.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

16.  John  Palmer  v.  Masters  and  Wardens  of  the 
fellowship  of  COOPERS. 

Tenement  called  ‘The  Swane’  and  others  adjoining. 

Repl ication. 


ESSEX. 

DEVON. 

GLAMORGAN. 

NORTHAMPTON. 

DEVON. 

SOUTHAMPTON. 

NORFOLK. 


GLOUCESTER. 

GLOUCESTER. 

WILTS. 

LINCOLN. 


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EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS  - BUNDLE  1522 

17-  Chedeoke  PAULETT  son  of  Marquess  of  Winchester  v. 

Sir  William  FAYREFAX. 

Manors  of  Bylborough  and  Sandworth  in  City  of  York. 

(Philip  and  Mary.)  YORK 

18.  John  PECOCKE  v 

Petition  for  writ  of  certiorari  to  Mayor  and  Sheriffs  of 

London  concerning  action  brought  by  Thomas  Lane  against 

plaintiff.  Faded.  (Henry  VIII.)  

19.  William  PEGYN  v.  John  and  Richard  PALMER. 


The  deeds  of  land  in  Moreton  in  the  Marsh. 
(Henry  VIII. ) 

GLOUCESTER. 

20-  Edmond  PENFOUNDE  and  Elizabeth  his  wife  v. 

Margaret  BERY. 

Annuity  from  manor  of  Aveton  Gifford.  Bill. 

DEVON. 

21.  John  PENYFORD  v.  Thomas  CLARKE,  Thomas  BURNER AM. 

Title  deeds  of  premises  in  Barton  under  Needwood. 

Bill,  mutil ated. 

STAFFORD. 

22.  Robert  PERKYN  v.  William  LEGH. 

Title  deeds  of  premises  in  Lichfield.  Bill,  mutilated. 

STAFFORD. 

23.  David  PHELIPPS  v.  John  David  LLOID,  R.  ap  HOWELL. 

Title  deeds  of  ‘Elwyn  Vichan*  in  Llanwynia.  Bill. 

CARMARTHEN. 

24.  William  PIGOTT  and  Isabel  his  wife  v.  John 

F’OWKES  the  younger. 

Title  deeds  of  lands  at  Deanshanger.  Bill,  mutilated. 

( Edward  VI ; Ely . ) 

NORTHAMPTON. 

25.  John  PRISTES  v.  Humfre  CROGYNTON  and  others. 

Newton  in  Worfield,  Bill. 

SALOP. 

26.  John  REYNER  v.  George  PARKER. 

Parsonage  of  Pattesley.  Bill.  (Philip  and  Mary.) 

NORFOLK. 

27.  Henry  ROBINSON  v.  John  3ERE,  clerk. 

Church  of  Camborne.  Bill.  (Edward  VI.) 

CORNWALL. 

28.  Rowe  land  RYSCHOLD  v.  Thomas  NIGHTINGALE  and 

Alice  his  wife,  Walter  PATSALL  and  Thomas 
RYSCHOLD. 

Panf i eld.  Bill. 

ESSEX. 

29.  Robert  SAMWELL  and  Ellen  his  wife  v.  Robert 

CRAVENSHANK,  John  BADYLL,  John  REDE- 
Deeds  of  a messuage  in  Great  Stamseys  in  White  Notley. 

ESSEX. 

30,  Robert  SCAPULL  and  Tomasyn  his  wife  v.  John 

WESTOVER. 

Property  called  ‘Baclesford’  in  Chardstock.  Bill. 

(Henry  VIII  ) 

DORSET. 
( now  DEVON ) . 

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EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS  - BUNDLE  1522 


31.  Thomas  SHARMAN  v.  Margaret  VVrenne,  widow. 

Title  deeds  of  property  at  Yaxley  and  Cranston. 


Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII.) 

32.  [ SHERMAN  (?)]  v.  Edward  REDE  and 


another . 

Money  matters,  supply  of  bad  goods.  Bill,  mutilated. 
Also  petition  for  certiorari  to  the  Mayor  and  Sheriffs 
o f Norwich. 

33.  Robert  SMYTHE  v.  William  KOCKE,  James  WATMORE, 
clerk  and  Robert  ALYCOCKE. 

Title  deeds  of  property  in  Normanton.  Bill . 

34.  Edward  SOLE  v.  Francis  PAYRONE  (?). 

Money  matter.  Bill,  mutilated. 

35.  Humphrey  SOMERFORD  v.  Thomas,  Richard  and 
Elizabeth  HICHECOCKES  and  Richard  MARSHALL. 

Edymond;  lands  late  of  William  Glover.  Bill . 

36.  Matthew  STAUNTON  v.  George  TIRRELL. 

Manor  of  Stoke  Hammond.  (Philip  and  Mary.) 

37.  Thomas  STEPHYNS  the  elder  and  Thomas  the  younger 
v.  Sir  John  A3RYGGE. 

Site  of  the  parsonage  of  Chisledon,  with  appurtenances 
in  Chisledon,  Godson  and  Badbury,  late  monastery  of 
Hyde.  Bill,  mutilated.  (Henry  VIII.) 

38.  STEYNTON,  son  of  John  v 

Title  deeds  of  premises  in  Stretton  by  Sugwas.  Bill. 

39.  John  STOKER  v.  William  II 

Crofton.  Answer. 

40-41.  Sir  Nicholas  STRELLEY  v.  Isabel  SANDFORTH. 

Grange  of  Thorpe  Salvin  [Thorpe  Rygnall]  late  prior/  of 
Worksop.  Draft  of  Bill  and  Copy  of  Answer. 

( Phi  lip  and  Mary . ) 

42.  Alice  SYMONS  v.  Paul  SMYTII. 

Title  deeds  to  premises  in  Barnstable.  Bill. 

43.  John  TATHEWELL  v.  William  TRAFURTil. 

Deeds  of  manor  of  Trathwell.  (Henry  VIII;  Audley.) 

44-  John  THRIFT  v.  Robert  HULCOPPE  and  William 

CURTIS. 

Sutton.  Bill. 

45.  Robert  THROKEMORTON  v.  Robert  HILL. 

Park  Manor . Bill . 


SUFFOLK. 

NORFOLK. 

NOTTINGHAM. 


SALOP. 

BUCKINGHAM. 

WILTS. 

HEREFORD. 

DORSET. 

YORK. 
DEVON . 
LINCOLN. 

BERKS. 


COR.WAU 


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EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS  - BUNDLE  1522 

46-  William  TOM SON  and  Agnes  his  wife  v.  William 

BALDWIN  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Bequest  under  Will  of  Gilbert  Wacy.  (Edward  VI.)  

47.  John  TRESAMBALLE,  Pasco  CARPENTER, 

Churchwardens  of  St.  Michael  and  St.  Kebbe  of 
Penkev ill  v.  John  CARMYNOWE,  Thomas  COCKE,  clerk. 

Bequest  of  John  Paule,  clerk.  Bill.  CORNWALL. 

48.  Christofer  TRYMNELL  v.  William  TRYMNELL. 

Property  at  F.rlestoke.  Mutilated.  (Henry  VIII; 

Wolsey.)  WILTS. 

49-50.  Robert  TURBRIDGE  v.  John  ap  ITHELL,  Harry  ap  John 
ap  JENAN,  Margaret  SAYER. 

Deeds  of  a tenement  in  Ruthin.  (Edward  VI.)  DENBIGH. 

51.  Richard  TUXKYSWELL,  Elizabeth  his  wife  and  Alice 
their  daughter  v.  William  HODY. 

Deeds  of  a tenement  called  ‘Wytwell*  in  Fiddington. 

(Henry  VIII. ) SOMERSET. 

52.  Thomas  TYRRELL  v.  John  HOWYS  and  John  WAGE. 

‘Collumbyn  Hall*.  Mutilated.  (Philip  and  Mary.) 

53.  Thomas  VENABLES  v.  Sir  John  SABORGE  and  his  wife, 

Thomas  COTTON. 

Petition  for  procedends,  in  suit  on  lands  in  Kinderton, 

Middlewich,  Sproston,  Eccleston,  Marston,  Barteton, 

Tetten  and  Newton  in  Wirrel  (Newton  beside  Little  Med). 

54.  Richard  VYCARY  v.  John  TOWNSEND,  John  FLEMING, 

Edmond  WORTH  and  John  WHITE. 

Thorveton.  Bill . 

55.  John  WADE  v.  Elizabeth  HOOD,  widow. 

Debt . 

56.  Alice  WALKELATE,  John  HAYLEY  and  Elizabeth  his 
wife,  John  MASSYE  v.  Henry  MORETON  and  Margery 
his  wife. 

Title  deeds  of  lands  in  Bentley  in  Stoke. 

(Philip  and  Mary.  ) STAFFORD. 

57.  John  WALROND  v.  John  and  Richard  HAWKINS. 

Copyholding  of  manor  of  Barrington.  Bill.  SOMERSET. 

58.  Matthew  WARCOPP  v.  Sir  Barnard  KIRKEBRIDE. 

Advowson  of  Ormside.  Bill.  (Mary.)  WESTMORLAND. 

59-60.  William  WARING  v.  William  HYGGYNS  and  Humphret 
OGLE. 

Penance  imposed  by  commissary’s  court  at  Hereford. 

Bill  and  notes  prepared  by  the  commission  with 

memorandum  of  decree,  mutilated.  (Henry  VIII.)  


CHESTER. 


DEVON. 


WARWICK. 


345 


EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS  - BUNDLE  1522 


61.  George  WEBBE  of  Canterbury  v.  John  VERGER. 

Little  Betteshanger,  land  in  Elmstone  and  Preston.  KENT. 

62.  Richard  WHALLEY  v.  William  BOWLES  and  Bonaventure 
BOWLES. 

Failure  to  fulfil  award  on  manor  of  Toton.  Bill. 

(Philip  and  Mary.)  NOTTINGHAM. 


63.  Richard  WHALLEY,  esquire  v.  Francis  HEWETT. 

Wardship  of  Edward  Rye.  Bill.  (Mary.)  YORK. 

64.  John  WHITE  v.  John  LAMBERT  the  elder  and  John  the 
younger,  Thomas  CROCKE,  John  HUSBAND,  John  HILL, 

Thomas  HYNDE,  James  FAVELL,  John  SMYTH,  Thomas 
BYRTWYSSELL,  William  NELSON,  Henry  SARGYSON. 

Lordship  of  Bordley  in  Craven.  YORK. 

65.  John  WHITE  v.  Thomas  TOKER  and  Joan  his  wife. 

Title  deeds  of  ‘The  Close’  in ell. 

Bill,  mutilated.  DEVON. 


66.  John  WHYTE  v.  Richard  and  John  CARLYAN. 

St.  Stephen  by  Launceston. 

67.  William  WHYTTYNGHAM  v.  John  WRYGHT. 

Estate  of  Richard  Whyttyngham.  (Henry  VIII.) 

68.  George  WILLOUGHBY  and  Maude  his  wife  v.  Henry 
SHEMOND,  John  AMORE,  Robert  GEFFREY. 

Rent  from  parcel  of  the  manor  of  Great  Amington. 
(Philip  and  Mary;  Winchester.) 

69.  Geoffrey  WOTTON  and  Margery  his  wife,  John 
STEVEN  and  Isabel  his  wife  v.  Joan  HAWE, 
William  TOMBLYNSON  alias  DOBBEN. 

Lease  of  a messuage.  Mutilated. 


CORNWALL. 

LINCOLN. 


WARWICK. 


STAFFORD. 


70.  John  WRIGHT  v.  Thomas  FULBARNE  and  Christopher 
BOWIS. 

Money  matter.  Bill.  (Philip  and  Mary.) 

71.  William  WYTHYNS  v.  Thomas  CLERK,  Abbot  of  the 
monastery  of  St.  Werburgh  in  Chester. 

Money  matter.  Bill. 


72.  Bartholomew  YONGHUSBAND  v.  Edward  and  Robert 

BARTRAM. 

Quittance  from  debt.  Bill.  NORTHUMBERLAND. 

73-74.  v.  James  BRATBROOKE,  Richard  SPICER 

and  another. 


Parcel  of  manor  (?)  of  Warborough. 
(Philip  and  Mary.) 


OXFORD. 


346 


EARLY  CHANCERY  PROCEEDINGS  - BUNDLE  1522 


75-  v.  Roger  GRENE  and  John  ALDERCHURCHE  and 

Margaret  his  wife. 

Money  matter.  Bill,  mutilated. 

76.  Okker-NYGESON  v.  Thomas  HAYSE. 

Debt.  Bill,  mutilated. 

77.  citizen  and  haberdasher  v.  Roger  HOLT  and 

John  LYON. 

Money  matters,  writ  of  error.  Bill,  mutilated. 

(Mary;  Gardiner.) 

78-  , Abbot  of  monastery  of  v.  John  NONNYE. 

Money  matter.  Bill,  mutilated. 

79.  Henry and  Joan  his  wife  v.  John  OTWEY. 

Potter  Heigham.  Bill. 

80.  v.  Thomas  REDE. 

Title  deeds  of  property  in  Idmiston.  Bill,  mutilated. 


81.  v 

Money  matter,  Nicholas  Sprynge,  Henry  Stapleton,  and 
John  and  Robert  Gordon  mentioned.  Bill,  mutilated. 
(Philip  and  Mary.) 


82 . v • Wini  f red 

Money  matters.  Answer,  fragment. 

83.  John  TAlLlouR  t prdler,  y.  William  MART fN 

MoRTOhl. 


Return  to  Commission 


SUSSEX. 

MIDDLESEX. 


NORFOLK. 

WILTS. 


UNIVERSITY  OF  FLORIDA 


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